Can cannabis increase your risk of psychosis?
Cannabis use is changing—and so are its potential effects on mental health.
A new article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal highlights growing concerns about...
This drug can help people with PTSD forget trauma
For many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the most difficult part of recovery is not the initial trauma — it’s the way the...
Scientists discover a rapid-acting depression drug with low side effect
Depression is a growing health problem affecting millions of people around the world.
Although there are many medications available, they often take weeks to work...
Hidden stress may speed up memory loss in older people
Stress that people keep inside may be quietly damaging brain health in older Chinese Americans, according to new research from Rutgers Health.
The study found...
Long-Term antidepressant use linked to more severe withdrawal symptoms
People who have taken antidepressants for more than two years are much more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop, according to a...
This blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a potential link between a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of...
Long-term use of depression drugs may raise risk of deadly heart problem
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. It’s a tragic and unexpected event that often comes with no warning.
In younger...
Dangerous depression drug withdrawal symptoms you need to know
A new study has found that about one in six people may feel withdrawal symptoms after they stop taking antidepressants.
These symptoms, also called discontinuation...
Loving life’s ups and downs may boost mental health in midlife
Middle age can bring a mix of highs and lows—career changes, raising children, caring for aging parents, losing loved ones, and becoming more aware...
Long-term use of this anxiety and sleep drug may harm brain, study finds
Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems. They work well in the short term and are commonly prescribed by doctors.
But...