Mental Health

Drugs and talk therapy equally effective for treating depression

Spending an hour in talk therapy with a trained counselor costs much more, and takes more time, than swallowing an inexpensive antidepressant pill. But a...

Obesity and addictions may overlap a lot, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that people with obesity behave somewhat like people with addictions to alcohol or drugs. But obesity is also a...

Middle-aged adults with this mental problem may have a heart attack easily

In a new study, researchers found middle-aged adults who show symptoms of borderline personality disorder may be at greater risk for a heart attack. They...

These drugs may effectively and safely reduce depression symptoms

In a new study, researchers found anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin/paracetamol, statins, and antibiotics can safely and effectively curb the symptoms of major depression. And...

PTSD nearly doubles infection risk

In a new study, researchers found people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were 1.8 times as likely to have any infection as those without...

The tendency to hear ‘voices’ in schizophrenia may start in infancy

In a new study, researchers found the propensity to hear 'voices' in schizophrenia may be established by infancy. The research was reported by a team...

Metacognitive therapy may help treat depression effectively

In a new study, researchers found fewer patients relapse after metacognitive therapy for depression. The research was conducted by a team from the Norwegian University...

This method may help you get rid of fearful memories

In a new study, researchers found that mindfulness meditation training could alter how we process fearful memories. Participating in an eight-week mindfulness meditation program appears...

Moderate alcohol drinking linked to less chronic pain, depression

Many people jokingly refer to their occasional glass of wine after work as medicine. A new study hints at there being some truth to the...

Mental disorders may strongly decrease life expectancy

In a new study, researchers found people with mental disorders have a life expectancy up to a decade shorter than the general population. They found...