Enlarged prostate may increase risk of depression and anxiety
A new study has found that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, are more likely to experience depression...
Keto diet can reduce depression symptoms
A major new study led by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has taken a close look at how ketogenic diets may affect...
This common drug could help people with depression feel motivated again
Many people with depression struggle with a deep lack of motivation. This lack of drive can make it hard to do everyday tasks, enjoy...
The brain’s hidden switches that control anxiety
Anxiety affects about one out of every five people in the United States, making it one of the most common mental health problems.
Even though...
Study finds big shared cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have learned a lot about mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They have discovered many genetic changes and...
Genetic causes of schizophrenia: What to know
Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder that affects how people feel, think, and behave. It impacts approximately 1% of the population, or about 3.5...
New depression drug can offer faster relief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new use for a medicine called Caplyta, also known by its scientific name lumateperone.
This...
This single gene may cause mental illness
A groundbreaking international study led by the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Leipzig Medical Center has demonstrated that changes in a...
These people face higher suicide risk from genetic depression, study finds
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects people of all ages, but a new study has found that when depression begins early in...
Why some people don’t get better from depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and many people find relief through medications or therapy.
But for some individuals, even after...