These personality traits may be linked higher depression risk
Researchers from several prominent institutions, including The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, the University of Cambridge, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine,...
The connection between high blood pressure and depression
When we talk about high blood pressure and depression, it might seem at first like we're discussing two very different health issues.
One deals with...
Study shows antipsychotic drugs reduce marijuana-related psychosis
In a significant discovery, researchers are finding more evidence that too much marijuana use can lead to severe psychotic episodes.
These episodes are not just...
Anxiety, depression linked to this stomach disease
A recent study reveals a fascinating connection between our mental health and stomach problems, specifically gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Researchers, including Qian Li from The...
Wildfire has strong impacts on mental health
In recent years, residents of Seattle and other areas affected by wildfires have grown accustomed to checking air quality indexes and retreating indoors to...
The silent impact of nighttime gunshots on community health
In many American cities, the sound of a gunshot at night is not uncommon.
A recent study has shed light on just how frequent—and how...
More women get mental problems during and after pregnancy
Over the last decade, recognizing and treating mental health issues during pregnancy and the first year of a baby's life has gotten much better.
However,...
How our moods swing from dawn till dusk
Have you ever noticed how some days you wake up feeling a bit off, even before the day really begins?
Well, researchers from the University...
Anxiety and brain fog: Is there a connection?
In today's fast-paced world, feeling anxious has almost become a common experience for many.
But when anxiety brings along a companion known as "brain fog,"...
Long-term depression in stroke survivors
Recent research has brought to light a concerning trend among stroke survivors: a high likelihood of experiencing depression, with 60% facing this challenge within...