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...
Common anti-inflammatory drugs could reduce depression effectively
Around a third of people who are clinically depressed don’t respond well to the current drug and talking therapies, and drug side effects are...
Diet could strongly influence your mental health and wellbeing
In a new study, researchers confirm that diet can strongly influence mental health and wellbeing.
They found that there is increasing evidence of a link...
Depression drugs work better if young patients have inflammation
In a new study, researchers found that children and teens with bipolar depression responded better to an antipsychotic medicine if they had increased markers...
Many people with arthritis suffer from depression, mental distress
In a new study, researchers found that many adults with arthritis suffer from depression, mental distress.
The prevalence of mental distress is 16.8% and the...
This common bowel problem may increase depression risk
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions in which the intestines become inflamed (red and swollen).
Two major types of IBD are Crohn’s...