Why skin problems may signal higher suicide and depression risks
Scientists have found that people with mental health conditions who also have skin problems may face worse mental health outcomes, including a higher risk...
Study finds a new cause of depression in the brain
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects more than 280 million people around the world.
It causes a wide range of symptoms, including...
Antidepressants: physical side-effects vary depending on the drug type – new research
Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants. While these drugs can be very effective in treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, they...
Too much social media may hurt kids’ thinking and memory skills
Spending too much time on social media might be hurting how children think, remember, and learn.
A new study published in the journal JAMA found...
This is the top cause of depression in older adults
A major study from Colorado State University has revealed new insights into what causes depression in older adults.
Depression is more than just feeling sad—it’s...
Fitness apps may harm your mental health, study shows
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) and Loughborough University has found that some users of popular fitness and calorie-tracking...
The link between sleep and mental health
Have you ever heard someone say they woke up on the wrong side of the bed?
Well, there’s actually some truth to that idea.
Struggling to...
Study finds big cause of hearing voices in schizophrenia
A new study led by psychologists from UNSW Sydney has provided the strongest evidence yet that hearing voices in schizophrenia may happen because the...
Depression doubles risk of death, large study confirms
A major new study from the University of Hong Kong has found that people living with depression are twice as likely to die early...
Fulfilling a final wish can bring peace and healing at life’s end
When people near the end of their lives get the chance to fulfill a “bucket list” wish—whether that means visiting Disneyland, enjoying a favorite...