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...
Stress, PTSD may increase your risk of life-threatening infections
In a new study, researchers found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other stress-related disorders are associated with a subsequent risk of life-threatening infections such...
Mindfulness meditation enhances positive effects of “magic mushrooms”
In a new study, researchers found that mindfulness meditation can enhance the positive long-term effects of a single dose of psilocybin, which is found...
People with anxiety or OCD may have unique brain cells
In a new study, researchers found a new lineage of brain cells called Hoxb8-lineage microglia and established a link between the brain cells and...
Could depression drugs ease obsessive behaviors in autism? Maybe not
In a new study, researchers found the commonly used antidepressant Prozac doesn't appear to help reduce obsessive-compulsive behavior in children and teens with autism.
The...