Older people need to stay in touch to avoid loneliness during COVID-19 pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S., social distancing is now the byword for prevention.
But for older adults who may already be experiencing...
Stress could trigger a second heart attack
Stress can be caused by financial woes, work pressures, relationship issues, illness or even natural disasters or health crises like the emerging coronavirus.
In a...
Gratitude treatments cannot help reduce depression, anxiety
In a new study, researchers found that a gratitude intervention will not help people feel less depressed or anxious.
The research was conducted by a...
This new medication could ease side effects of depression drugs
In a new study, researchers found a new drug that can ease the side effects of medications for severe depression.
The research was conducted by...
Single dose of cannabis THC may cause psychotic, depressive, and anxiety symptoms
In a new study, researchers found that a single dose of the main psychoactive component in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can induce a range of...
6 phrases to help your child’s emotional development
Emotional competence is an important life skill. Children with a high level of emotional competence, tend to have more friends, do better at school,...
Stanford study finds the most effective path to alcohol abstinence
In a new study, researchers found that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the worldwide fellowship of sobriety seekers, is the most effective path to alcohol abstinence.
After...
Scientists find a main cause of mood swings in bipolar disorder
People with bipolar disorder experience dramatic shifts in mood, oscillating between often debilitating periods of mania and depression.
While a third of people with bipolar...
This depression drug may help fight prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers found that an antidepressant in use for decades, repurposed to fight prostate cancer, shows promise in helping patients whose...
Quarantine may have long-lasting impacts on mental health
In a new study, researchers found that quarantine produces negative psychological effects including post-traumatic stress symptoms, confusion, and anger.
They find that these psychological impacts...