Mental Health

This stuff in blood may show early warning sign of depression

In a recent study from Fujita Health University, researchers found that high levels of anthranilic acid in the blood may serve as a marker...

This mood function is low or even absent in people with depression

In a new study, researchers found that periods of lockdown during the COVID-19 situation likely to exacerbate problems with mood regulation. The mood varies from...

Marijuana addiction linked to many mental health problems

In a new study, researchers found that people with a history of cannabis dependence are much less likely to be in excellent mental health. They...

Tai Chi mindfulness training could reduce ADHD symptoms

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting between 8-10% of school-age children. In a new study, researchers found that a mindful movement...

Single dose of this drug may help reduce anxiety and depression for a long...

According to statistics from several sources, close to 40 percent of the global population will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, with a...

COVID-19 social distancing may strongly affect your mental health

In a new study, researchers found social distancing and isolation is having significant impacts on people's mental health and emotional wellbeing. They found that social...

In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a crashing wave of brain and mental health problems?

In a new paper, researchers suggest that in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus pandemic, a host of neuropsychiatric challenges may remain—or emerge—for those...

How to connect with others in the age of social distancing

Humans are social creatures. Our cerebral cortex, an area of the brain linked to social complexity, is three times larger than that of chimpanzees, the...

How to improve your mental health, well-being during COVID-19 lockdown

Coping with a public health emergency can be stressful as people try to manage the uncertainty about the future, health concerns, financial instability, access...

Getting through COVID-19 pandemic when you have a mental health condition

Practical tips and online support can help people with depression, anxiety and other conditions cope. Living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other mental...