New depression drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have revealed a key missing piece of the Alzheimer's disease puzzle.
They found an existing drug that dramatically reduced Alzheimer's...
How to treat seasonal mood disorder this winter
Is the long, cold winter getting you down? For people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the change in seasons brings on a form of...
Here are some surprisingly good news about anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common type of psychiatric illness, yet researchers know very little about factors linked to recovery.
In a new study, researchers...
Air pollution in childhood may increase schizophrenia risk
Air pollution affects physical health, and new research results now conclude that it also affects our psychological health.
In a new study, researchers found that...
Cigarette smoking may damage mental health, increase depression
For decades, doctors have warned about the health risks of smoking.
However, their warnings focused on the physical risks that cigarettes pose to health, such...
Many people in LA jails could be diverted into mental health treatment
In a new study, researchers found that more than 3,300 people in the mental health population of the Los Angeles County jail are appropriate...
Even $1 dollar increase in minimum wage may prevent suicide
In a new study, researchers found that a US$1 increase in the minimum wage is linked to a fall in the suicide rate of...
Scientists discover genetic basis for anxiety
In a new study, researchers conducted a massive genome-wide analysis of approximately 200,000 military veterans.
They identified six genetic variants linked to anxiety.
Some of the...
Pursuing happiness may cause depression—if you are from the UK or USA
In a new study, researchers found that focusing too much on the need to enjoy experiences may be contributing to depressive symptoms.
They suggest that...
These 5 nutrients may improve your mood in winter
Though winter may bring you down, the food you eat can play a significant role in how you feel emotionally, dietitians say.
If you tend...