Mental Health

AI chatbot shows promise in depression treatment recommendations, study finds

A recent study published in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health suggests that an AI language model, ChatGPT, may outperform primary care doctors...

Adults with ADHD at higher risk for dementia, shows Rutgers study

A recent study conducted by Rutgers University has shed light on a concerning link between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and dementia risk in adults. The study,...

Can depression drugs help treat chronic pain?

Antidepressants, typically associated with treating depression, are gaining recognition for their potential to alleviate chronic pain conditions. Chronic pain affects a substantial portion of the...

Wealth, smoking, and exercise may reduce death risk in depression

Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta have conducted a comprehensive study to investigate the relationship between depressive...

Research shows a big cause of mental diseases related to childhood abuse

Understanding the Impact of Stress on Kids Childhood can often bring joy and wonder, but for some kids, it's sadly also a time of stress,...

The surprising impact of anxiety drugs on pancreatic cancer survival

Benzodiazepines are drugs commonly used to help people with anxiety and sleep problems. People with cancer often take them to relieve anxiety caused by their...

Schizophrenia and heart disease share common genetic risk factors, study finds

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. While we often discuss its impact on mental health, there's...

Scientists find how to predict suicide risks in older people with depression

Older adults contending with late-life depression are thrust into a hazardous battle with suicidal thoughts, plans, and actions, making them a demographic with a...

How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world

If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or...

FDA raises alert on unregulated use of ketamine for mental problems

In a straightforward term, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging folks to tread cautiously with a drug called ketamine. Not all versions...