Mental Health

Study links some blood pressure drugs to higher suicide risk

A new study from St. Michael’s Hospital has raised concerns about a possible link between a commonly used blood pressure medicine and a higher...

New antipsychotic drugs may increase death risk in depressed adults

A recent study by researchers from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found a serious health risk linked to newer antipsychotic medications in adults...

Low-calorie diets may increase depression risk, especially in men

Following a low-calorie diet may be linked to a higher risk of depression, according to a new study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health....

Chronic pain linked to high rates of depression and anxiety, global study shows

A major new study has revealed just how closely chronic pain is linked to mental health struggles like depression and anxiety — and the...

How blood pressure may affect your personality and mental health

High blood pressure is usually thought of as a problem for the heart, but new research shows it might also affect the way people...

Hearing aids and implants may improve mental health and life span

A new study has shown that hearing aids and cochlear implants don’t just improve hearing—they also help people feel more socially connected and less...

Parkinson’s drug shows promise for hard-to-treat depression

A drug commonly used for Parkinson’s disease, called pramipexole, has shown strong results in helping people with depression that hasn’t improved with standard treatments....

Healing the mind: mental health support for cancer patients

Cancer is more than just a physical illness. For many people, the emotional and mental toll of cancer can be just as heavy as...

Warning signs of depression in women

Clinical depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. While it can happen to...

How to live with high-functioning anxiety

High-functioning anxiety is a term used to describe people who appear successful and calm on the outside but often feel very anxious, overwhelmed, or...