Aquatic therapy eases back pain and improves mental health, study finds
A new study from Concordia University suggests that aquatic therapy may offer more than just physical relief for people with chronic low back pain—it...
Some depression drugs are linked to higher death risk
A recent study has found that adults with depression who start treatment with newer antipsychotic drugs may face a higher risk of death compared...
When reality fails: What to know about psychosis
Hearing voices. Seeing imaginary people and animals. Feeling paranoid. Thinking others can hear their thoughts.
A teen or young adult experiencing these sensations might get...
Personalized brain stimulation may treat depression effectively
Medical researchers at QIMR Berghofer in Australia have made a major breakthrough in treating depression using a personalized form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)....
Study shows a major cause of OCD in children
Scientists at Yale University have made an exciting discovery that could change how we think about and treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children. They...
Statins do not help treat depression, study finds
A new clinical trial from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has found no evidence that statins—commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs—offer additional benefits for treating depression. The...
Mental health drugs may increase ALS risk and faster disease progression
A new Swedish study has found that people who take common psychiatric medications—such as antidepressants, anxiety drugs, and sleeping pills—may have a higher chance...
Once-a-week pill may treat schizophrenia effectively
For many people living with schizophrenia, taking medication every day can be difficult. Forgetting doses, side effects, or simply not wanting to take a...
How childhood stress cause mental disease in adulthood
When children face difficult experiences like neglect, abuse, or long periods of stress, it can deeply affect how their brains grow and function. These...
Cannabis use disorder increases risk of mental health diseases
Cannabis—also known as pot, weed, Mary Jane, or dope—has become increasingly accepted in the U.S., with many states legalizing it for medical or recreational...