Heart attack or anxiety attack? How to tell the difference
When someone suddenly feels chest pain, shortness of breath, or a racing heart, it’s natural to worry about a heart attack. But in many...
Autoimmune diseases linked to higher risk of depression and anxiety
A large UK study has found that people living with autoimmune diseases are nearly twice as likely to experience long-term mental health problems such...
Researchers find a new way to treat ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is often seen as a condition that simply causes restlessness or lack of focus, especially in children. But...
Scientists find new cause of autism and schizophrenia
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an exciting discovery that may help explain how some brain disorders, like autism...
Understanding the symptoms of complex PTSD in adults
Complex PTSD, or C-PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop after long-term or repeated exposure to trauma, especially trauma that involves being...
Effective treatments for severe OCD: What really works
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a serious mental health condition that causes people to experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts (called obsessions) and to perform repetitive...
This electronic tattoo could monitor brain strain and keep workers sharp and safe
A team of researchers has developed a high-tech “electronic tattoo” that sticks to the forehead and tracks mental strain in real time—offering a game-changing...
Spotting the early signs of bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes a person to experience extreme changes in mood, energy, and behavior. These changes go beyond...
Which depression drug has fewest side effects
Antidepressants can be life-changing for people dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. But one of the biggest concerns for many people is...
Some blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study finds
A recent study from St. Michael’s Hospital in Canada has found a possible connection between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a...