Mental Health

Mixing marijuana with opioids for pain relief linked to anxiety, depression

In a new study, researchers found that people who mix prescription opioids and marijuana for severe pain are more likely to have increased anxiety,...

Why stress and anxiety are not always bad

In a new scientific presentation, researchers found that stress and anxiety are not always bad. They often play a helpful, not harmful, role in...

Exercise could be effective medicine for depression

In a new study, researchers found exercise training and increased physical activity are effective for both the prevention and treatment of depression. The research was...

New brain stimulation may help treat depression, PTSD

In a new study, researchers found that closed-loop brain stimulator, based on sweat response, can be developed not only for PTSD patients but also...

New way to predict success of Cognitive Behavioral therapy in depression

In a new study, researchers found brain activity could help predict the success of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in depression. They found that brain activity...

Going to church linked to less depression symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that older people who go to church have better mental health. The finding uncovers some of the links between...

Why people born in winter more likely to have mental diseases

In a new study, researchers found stress hormone cortisol is higher in women who give birth in the autumn and winter than those who...

‘Gold standard’ psychological treatments may not be the best

In a new study, researchers question much of the scientific evidence underpinning therapies designated as "Empirically Supported Treatments," or ESTs. The research was led by...

Ketamine can treat depression in a unique way

In a new study, researchers found that ketamine is not an opioid and the medicine is incredibly effective for many patients with treatment-resistant depression. The...

Trees may boost your mental well-being

In a new study, researchers found that people who live on tree-lined streets may have better mental well-being. These people reported less psychological distress and...