Depression and anxiety spiked after COVID-19 lockdown announcement
In a new UK study, researchers found that there was a spike in the number of people reporting strong levels of depression and anxiety...
COVID-19 could lead to an epidemic of clinical depression
Isolation, social distancing and extreme changes in daily life are hard now, but the United States also needs to be prepared for what may...
How stress and loneliness could make you more likely to get COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that stress, loneliness and lack of sleep are all factors that can weaken the immune system and make...
Common gut disease linked to substance use disorders
In a new study, researchers found that one in six persons with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience a substance use disorder in their lifetime.
The...
Scientists find an important cause of social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety can be a highly debilitating psychiatric disorder with negative impacts on the individual’s relationships and working life.
In a recent study from Uppsala...
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...