Daily Cannabis Use May Greatly Harm Mental Health

Cannabis has become more widely accepted in many parts of the world in recent years. Some countries and regions have legalized its use for medical...

Could Exercise Be the Best Natural Treatment for Depression and Anxiety?

Depression and anxiety are among the most common health conditions in modern society. Millions of people around the world live with these problems every...

Could an Arthritis Drug Help Fight Depression?

Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation. Simple tasks that...

Can Probiotics Help Reduce Depression in Older People?

Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people experience sadness, loss...

Feeling Lonely May Age the Brain Faster and Shorten Your Life

Many older adults spend a lot of time by themselves. Some live alone after their children move away. Others lose a spouse or close...

Study Finds How to Switch Anxiety and Social Withdrawal On and Off

Scientists have discovered that a very small group of brain cells deep inside the brain may play a major role in anxiety, depression, and...

This Common Drug May Reduce Depression in Just Two Weeks

For many people living with depression and anxiety, one of the hardest parts of treatment is waiting to feel better. Antidepressants are often prescribed to...

Scientists Find Big Cause of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Scientists have developed an innovative way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny brain-like structures in the laboratory. Although these miniature brains are...

Parkinson’s Drug May Help Treat Tough Depression

Depression is often described as persistent sadness, but for many people the illness goes much deeper than feeling unhappy. One of the most painful...

Childhood Inflammation May Cause Autism and Schizophrenia

Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing for many years after birth. During this time, billions of brain cells grow, connect,...