Mental Health

Type 1 and type 2 bipolar disorder: What is the difference?

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, energy, and the ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood swings...

Common blood pressure drugs may be linked to higher suicide risk

A study from Canada has raised concerns about certain blood pressure medications possibly being linked to a higher risk of suicide. The research, led...

How to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults

When most people hear “ADHD,” they often think of hyper kids who can’t sit still or focus in school. But ADHD — Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder...

Heart attack or anxiety attack? How to tell the difference

When someone suddenly feels chest pain, shortness of breath, or a racing heart, it’s natural to worry about a heart attack. But in many...

Autoimmune diseases linked to higher risk of depression and anxiety

A large UK study has found that people living with autoimmune diseases are nearly twice as likely to experience long-term mental health problems such...

Researchers find a new way to treat ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is often seen as a condition that simply causes restlessness or lack of focus, especially in children. But...

Scientists find new cause of autism and schizophrenia

Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an exciting discovery that may help explain how some brain disorders, like autism...

Understanding the symptoms of complex PTSD in adults

Complex PTSD, or C-PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop after long-term or repeated exposure to trauma, especially trauma that involves being...

Effective treatments for severe OCD: What really works

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a serious mental health condition that causes people to experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts (called obsessions) and to perform repetitive...

This electronic tattoo could monitor brain strain and keep workers sharp and safe

A team of researchers has developed a high-tech “electronic tattoo” that sticks to the forehead and tracks mental strain in real time—offering a game-changing...