Mental Health

FDA-approved drug may help treat both alcohol addiction and pain

Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered that a drug already approved by the FDA for treating inflammation might also help people who struggle with...

Certain blood pressure drugs are linked to higher suicide risk

A new study from Canada has raised concerns about a possible link between a type of blood pressure medication and a higher risk of...

How magic mushrooms may rewire the brain and reduce depression

A new international study led by scientists at Cornell University has uncovered fascinating clues about how psilocybin, the active chemical in magic mushrooms, changes...

Low level of this nutrient in the brain may trigger anxiety disorders

New research from UC Davis Health shows that people with anxiety disorders tend to have lower levels of a brain chemical called choline. This discovery...

This single gene can directly cause mental diseases

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in seven people worldwide had a mental illness in 2021. The most common conditions were...

The positive side of mental illness you need to know

Around one in five adults in the United States live with a mental illness. These conditions are usually seen as negative and are often...

Common depression drugs may raise death risk in older adults

A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found that some newer antipsychotic medicines may raise the risk of death in adults...

Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal...

The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are...

Owning a smartphone at age 12 may harm mental and physical health

A large new study has found that owning a smartphone at a young age may be linked to several health problems in early adolescence,...

Birth control pills may harm women’s mental health

A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen reveals a concerning link between adolescent use of the contraceptive pill and increased risk of depression...