Smoking may increase your risk of schizophrenia, depression
In a new study, researchers have found that tobacco smoking may increase your risk of developing depression and schizophrenia.
The research was led by University...
Owning a dog may strongly benefit your mental wellbeing
In a new study, researchers found that new dog owners had a big reduction in loneliness within three months of acquiring their pets.
The study...
These 10 drugs linked to higher suicide risk
In a new study, researchers found 10 prescription drugs are linked to an increased rate of suicide attempts.
The 10 drugs include the opioid painkiller...
Fish oil supplements cannot help treat depression and anxiety
In a new study, researchers found that omega-3 fats have little or no effect on anxiety and depression.
The research was conducted by a team...
New way to predict who will get depression under stress
In a new study, researchers found a tool that uses a range of genetic information to predict a person’s chance of developing depression when...
Schizophrenia could be detected in human hair
In a new study, researchers have found that biomarkers for schizophrenia can be detected in human hair.
They discovered that a subtype of schizophrenia is...
No solid evidence cannabis could improve mental health
In a new study, researchers found that people with mental disorders cannot get real health benefits from cannabis.
They reviewed 83 previous studies on medical...
This personality trait may protect you from depression
In a new study, researchers found people who have grandiose narcissistic traits are more likely to be 'mentally tough', feel less stressed and are...
Scientists develop new drug for depression treatment
More than 14 million Americans suffer from clinical depression, yet one in three doesn't experience relief from approved antidepressant drugs.
In a new study, researchers...
People with mood, anxiety disorders share same abnormalities in brain
In a new study, researchers found for the first time that patients with mood and anxiety disorders share the same abnormalities in regions of...