How diet may help reduce the risk of depression and Alzheimer’s
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests that what we eat could play a role in reducing the risk of both depression and...
Scientists discover root cause of alcohol addiction in brain
A recent study led by researchers at the University of Warwick has identified a brain network involved in alcohol addiction. The findings suggest that...
How to safely use ketamine to treat mental health diseases
Ketamine, a drug originally developed for anesthesia, is gaining attention as a potential breakthrough for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treatment-resistant depression, and other...
Depression linked to faster development of physical health problems
A new study has found that adults with a history of depression develop long-term physical health conditions about 30% faster than those without depression....
VR meditation offers greater relief for depression and anxiety
A new study from Texas A&M University suggests that meditation in virtual reality (VR) may be more effective in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms...
Scientists discover big cause of OCD in children
A recent study from Yale University suggests that the immune system may play a role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children. Researchers found that...
Smartwatches provide clues to mental illnesses, study finds
A recent study published in Cell highlights how smartwatches can be powerful tools in biomedicine, particularly for studying psychiatric illnesses and their genetic underpinnings.
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Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to...
A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness,...
Heavy cannabis use may increase risk of anxiety disorder
A new study suggests that people who visit the emergency department (ED) due to cannabis use may have a much higher risk of developing...
Certain depression drugs may increase dementia risk
A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that long-term use of certain antidepressants may increase the risk of dementia, even if taken up to...