Kids Who Prefer to Play Alone May Be Happier Than Adults Realize
A child sitting alone during recess does not necessarily need rescuing from loneliness.
Some children simply enjoy spending time by themselves—and new research suggests they...
A Common Depression Drug May Protect Mental Health After Traumatic Injury
The days after a serious injury may offer doctors an opportunity to protect a patient’s mental health as well as repair physical damage.
A small...
Could a Fingertip Sensor Track Your Mental Health?
Could a future wearable device notice signs of emotional strain by looking at circulation in your fingertip?
New research suggests the idea may be possible,...
AI May Spot Hidden Signs of Depression and Suicide Risk in the Brain, Eyes...
Depression and suicidal thoughts are usually identified through conversations, questionnaires and a clinician’s judgment.
These methods are essential, but researchers at the University of Southern...
Could Prozac After a Serious Injury Help Prevent Lasting PTSD Symptoms?
A medicine best known for treating depression may also help protect mental health after a serious physical injury.
In a small early study, trauma patients...
Depression Changes a Key Memory Brain Area in Older People
Depression may be linked to subtle differences in a part of the brain that helps people form and retrieve memories, according to a large...
Free Healthy Groceries Help People with Type 2 Diabetes Lower Blood Sugar
Managing type 2 diabetes is about much more than taking medicine. Healthy food is one of the most important parts of controlling blood sugar,...
Your Fingertip May Reveal Hidden Signs of Stress and Anxiety
Your fingertip may reveal more about stress and emotional health than scientists once realized.
An international team of researchers has found that tiny changes in...
Depression May Change a Key Memory Area of the Brain
Depression may be connected with subtle differences in a part of the brain that helps people form and retrieve memories, according to a large...
The Biggest Warning Sign for Depression in Older Adults
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in older adults, but it is much more than feeling sad.
It can affect sleep,...