Mental Health

Schizophrenia drug combined with radiation may help treat deadly brain tumors

In a new study, researchers have found that adding a drug once commonly used to treat schizophrenia to traditional radiation therapy helped improve overall...

Persistent insomnia could mean persistent depression in older people

In a new study, researchers found older people with depression may be at a much higher risk of remaining depressed if they are experiencing...

This study discovers genetic cause of schizophrenia

In a recent study from Columbia University and elsewhere, researchers conduct the first genetic analysis of schizophrenia in an ancestral African population, the South...

Scientists find new way to treat binge drinking

In a new study, researchers have found that deactivating a brain area known for motivation and emotion-related behaviors decreases binge drinking. The study pinpoints a...

Stress, sleep and the coronavirus: What you can do

With the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and self-isolation, many people are experiencing increased stress. Whether it’s financial strain, loss of control or worries...

This stuff in blood may show early warning sign of depression

In a recent study from Fujita Health University, researchers found that high levels of anthranilic acid in the blood may serve as a marker...

This mood function is low or even absent in people with depression

In a new study, researchers found that periods of lockdown during the COVID-19 situation likely to exacerbate problems with mood regulation. The mood varies from...

Marijuana addiction linked to many mental health problems

In a new study, researchers found that people with a history of cannabis dependence are much less likely to be in excellent mental health. They...

Tai Chi mindfulness training could reduce ADHD symptoms

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting between 8-10% of school-age children. In a new study, researchers found that a mindful movement...

Single dose of this drug may help reduce anxiety and depression for a long...

According to statistics from several sources, close to 40 percent of the global population will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, with a...