This drug treatment could relieve major depression fast
In a new study, researchers found that two doses of the psychedelic substance psilocybin, given with supportive psychotherapy, produced rapid and large reductions in...
This mental problem could be an early marker of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that delirium accompanied by a fever could be an early symptom of COVID-19.
The finding highlights the fact that...
Where you get depression care matters, study finds
In the United States, more than half of people living with a mental health disorder do not receive treatment, according to the National Institute...
Why scary movies are helping some people cope with the pandemic
If you’re dealing with anxiety in 2020, could watching a horror movie make you feel better?
University of Chicago graduate student Coltan Scrivner says the...
26 things you can do to go through this pandemic
Living through historic times isn’t easy.
And with major world and national events coming at us fast, you might be feeling helpless or distressed because...
Depressive symptoms linked to high stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found that people with multiple depressive symptoms have an increased risk of stroke.
They showed that individuals who scored higher...
Social isolation puts women at higher risk of high blood pressure
It's no secret that loneliness and social isolation have a negative impact on the mental and physical health of older adults.
Now, researchers at the...
How to take care of your mental health this election season
Regardless of political party, elections weigh on many Americans, and with long-lasting coverage, it can be difficult to escape the political noise.
A Baylor College...
Scientists find a cause for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
In a new study, researchers found a cause for the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children.
They identify antibodies that bind to...
More sleep time after trauma could ease ill effects, study says
Increasing the amount of time spent asleep immediately after a traumatic experience may ease any negative consequences, suggests a new study conducted by researchers...