This mental health problem can be an early warning sign of dementia
Cerebral small vessel disease may occur in one out of three elderly people, causes about a quarter of all strokes, and is the most...
More than 25% of US people have depression during COVID-19 pandemic
In a new study, researchers found more than a quarter of American adults are experiencing COVID-related symptoms of depression.
Though 8.5% of adults were experiencing...
COVID-19 has tripled depression rate in US
In a new study, researchers found 27.8% of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of mid-April, compared to 8.5% before the COVID-19 pandemic.
They also...
Schizophrenia: Nurture cannot overcome nature
In a new study, researchers found that too much of a certain amino acid in utero could cause schizophrenia in mice despite the quality...
Can’t be away from your phone? It may be a sign of strong obsession-compulsion
In a new study, researchers found feelings of panic when a person is away from their smartphone could be connected to general feelings of...
Yale study shows why ‘one day at a time’ works for recovering alcoholics
"One day at a time" is a mantra for recovering alcoholics, for whom each day without a drink builds the strength to go on...
One dose of this drug may reduce anxiety and depression for 5 years
A recent study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that a one-time, single-dose treatment of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, combined with...
This mental health drug may actually harm your brain health
A recent study found that a commonly used antipsychotic medication was linked to adverse changes in brain structure.
They found that the use of drug...
New finding may help with earlier diagnosis of bipolar disorder and psychoses
In a new study, researchers found genetic risk factors for developing bipolar disorder and psychoses among people with depression.
In the longer term, the results...
New evidence shows exercise could help reduce depression
In a new study, researchers found aerobic exercise clearly benefits young adults with major depression.
They suggest it may be possible to predict those who...