Researchers find major cause of depression in middle-aged adults
Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and it’s especially common among middle-aged and older adults. This serious mental health condition can lead to deep...
How legal weed impacts mental health medication use
Legal access to cannabis may be affecting how people use mental health medications, according to recent research from Georgia Tech.
This study looked at prescription...
Feeling SAD? Identifying and treating seasonal affective disorder
Many people get the “winter blues,” a mild sadness as the days get colder and shorter.
But some people experience clinical depression with the seasons....
Depression drugs may not reduce chronic pain effectively
A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread prescription of antidepressants for chronic pain, warning that many of these drugs are being recommended...
Psychopaths could suffer from these two emotional problems
A recent study by Matthias Burghart, a researcher at the Max Planck Institute in Freiburg, suggests that people with psychopathic traits may struggle with...
Gaming can boost your thinking skills while exercise improves mental health, study finds
A recent large-scale study has uncovered an interesting connection between video games, exercise, and brain health.
The study found that playing video games may enhance...
One in six people shows antidepressant withdrawal symptoms
Researchers have found that one in every six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also known as discontinuation symptoms.
These symptoms can...
Why long-term use of anxiety drugs may harm the brain
Anxiety and sleep problems are common issues, and doctors often prescribe medications called benzodiazepines to help people cope. These drugs are quite effective in...
People can treat depression with home-based brain stimulation
Researchers have found that a device delivering direct brain stimulation, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), is a safe and effective way to...
This vitamin can help manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Managing it can be...