Mental Health

People with schizophrenia experience emotion differently

In a new study, Vanderbilt University researchers explored how people experience emotion through their bodies and how this process is radically altered in people...

Many psychiatric diseases share the same genetic basis

Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder often run in families. In a recent study, researchers explored the genetic connections between these and other...

In-person social contact may protect you from depression and PTSD

In a new study, researchers found that in-person social contact may offer some protection against depression and PTSD symptoms, but the same is not...

Loneliness could increase dementia risk by 40%, new research shows

In a new study, researchers found that loneliness can take on your health: It increases your risk of dementia by 40 percent. The research was...

Your responses to daily stress could strongly affect your brain health

In a new study, researchers found that taking typical daily annoyances such as a long wait at the doctor's office or a traffic jam...

This anti-seizure drug could strongly reduce symptoms in depression

In a recent study, researchers from Mount Sinai found that patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) could strongly reduce depressive symptoms after being treated...

These 4 things could predict your depression risk

In a new study, researchers found that behavioral risk factors including smoking, obesity, limited physical activity and a less healthy diet strongly predict the...

Scientists discover how inflammation linked to depression treatment resistance

In a recent study, researchers at Emory University found that depressed patients who did not respond to antidepressants showed more inflammation. The finding shows that...

5 lifestyle changes to enhance your mood and mental health

When someone is diagnosed with a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety, first line treatments usually include psychological therapies and medication. What’s not...
Over-the-counter magnesium could help treat depression

Over-the-counter magnesium could help treat depression

Treat depression can be a heavy burden for patients. The traditional treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) not only is expensive but also...