Living close to nature linked to lower risk of mental diseases
Spending time in green spaces like parks, gardens, or forests may do more than just lift your mood—it could actually protect your mental health.
A...
New schizophrenia drug shows promise for some, but not all
Every year, around 100,000 people in the U.S. experience psychosis—a serious mental health condition that can deeply disrupt how they think, feel, and understand...
Depression drugs may increase weight gain and obesity risk
A new study from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over...
New depression treatment targets the brain, not just the symptoms
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the world. It affects how people feel, think, sleep, and make decisions.
Some people...
Gambling addiction may increase suicide risk, study finds
A new study from the UK has found that people with gambling problems are more likely to die by suicide than those without, and...
Can AI chatbots save you from a mental health crisis?
Imagine someone sitting alone late at night, feeling hopeless and thinking about ending their life.
Instead of calling a friend or a helpline, they open...
Mindfulness meditation could ease chronic jaw pain in women
Living with constant pain can wear down both body and mind.
For women suffering from temporomandibular disorder (TMD)—a condition that affects the jaw joint and...
Scientists discover a big cause of OCD
Scientists at Yale University have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we think about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children.
Their research suggests...
Ketamine for severe depression and PTSD: what you need to know
Combining psychotherapy with low doses of ketamine is becoming a more common option for treating severe depression and post-traumatic stress, especially for people who...
This depression drug could reduce sadness and suicidal thoughts within 2 weeks
One of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants, sertraline, may begin to relieve some key symptoms of depression and anxiety within just two weeks, according...