Low level of this nutrient in the brain may trigger anxiety disorders

New research from UC Davis Health shows that people with anxiety disorders tend to have lower levels of a brain chemical called choline. This discovery...

This single gene can directly cause mental diseases

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in seven people worldwide had a mental illness in 2021. The most common conditions were...

The positive side of mental illness you need to know

Around one in five adults in the United States live with a mental illness. These conditions are usually seen as negative and are often...

Common depression drugs may raise death risk in older adults

A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found that some newer antipsychotic medicines may raise the risk of death in adults...

Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal...

The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are...

Owning a smartphone at age 12 may harm mental and physical health

A large new study has found that owning a smartphone at a young age may be linked to several health problems in early adolescence,...

Birth control pills may harm women’s mental health

A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen reveals a concerning link between adolescent use of the contraceptive pill and increased risk of depression...

Vitamin D may help lower the risk of suicide

A study from the Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention and collaborating institutions has found that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements may...

Vegetarian diet may increase your depression risk, study finds

Scientists from Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences report that following a vegetarian diet may be linked to a higher risk of depression. Depression is more...

Real causes of depression everyone needs to know

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...