Mental Health

Binge alcohol drinking may lead to this mental problem

In a recent study from the University of South Australia, researchers found that when people binge on more than a few, they could be...

More people report anxiety, depression during COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found more than 88,000 additional people have developed anxiety or depression as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition,...

Scientists find new way to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder

In a new study, researchers have further refined the use of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of the obsessive-compulsive disorder. By accurately localizing electrode...

Cannabis could offer immediate relief from depression, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that cannabis could provide immediate relief from depression symptoms. The research was conducted by a team at The University...

Why stress can worsen diabetes, depression, anxiety, and more

In a new study, researchers examined what triggers the damaging side-effects caused by psychological stress, and they found an answer by doing a fat...

Healthy food is a key to cognitive health, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that midlife and older people (aged 45-85) who consumed more vegetables and fruits and more nuts and pulses...

Cannabis addiction may increase risks of many mental health problems

More than 1% of Canadians have been dependent on cannabis at some point in their lives. Despite the fact that marijuana use is expected to...

Stanford scientists rapidly reduce depression with this treatment

A recent study at the Stanford University School of Medicine found that a new form of magnetic brain stimulation rapidly relieved symptoms of severe...

How to stay safe, healthy and cool this summer despite COVID-19 threat

With the arrival of warm weather, and as states begin to loosen months of lockdown restrictions from the coronavirus pandemic, it's only natural that...

What can you do about the opioid crisis? Get a free naloxone kit and...

Who needs a free naloxone kit? Just about anyone who might come across an opioid overdose, according to a range of University of Alberta experts. Alberta...