Mental Health

Positive childhood relationships linked to better mental health in adulthood

A study from Columbia University, published in JAMA Psychiatry, reveals a significant link between positive relationships in childhood and improved mental health in adulthood. This...

How your blood pressure numbers show your personality trait

High blood pressure isn't just a warning sign for heart diseases; it might also be tied to our emotions and personality. Particularly, scientists are looking...

Promising therapy for heart failure patients with depression

A recent study from Cedars-Sinai has brought new hope to heart failure patients suffering from depression. This groundbreaking research demonstrates that behavioral activation therapy is...

MRI-guided magnetic stimulation can treat severe depression

A major clinical trial has delivered promising news for people suffering from severe depression. The study, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that MRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic...

Mental health screening may help detect heart disease risk

A recent study highlights the efficacy of psychological distress screening as a means to assess a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease. This method, which utilizes...

How gut health can benefit your mental health

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the bacterium Lactobacillus, commonly found in fermented foods and...

Getting help with mental health – a beginner’s guide

TV shows and movies make it look so simple. Characters lie down on couches in cozy-looking rooms and reveal all their personal issues to...

Biofeedback technique using pupil size to control stress

A groundbreaking study suggests that a biofeedback technique focusing on pupil size can effectively lower stress levels. Published in Nature Human Behavior, this research reveals...

Scientists develop new pill for postpartum depression

Postpartum depression, a condition occurring after childbirth, affects many new mothers, causing feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. Zuranolone (commercially known as Zurzuvae) is...

PTSD linked to smaller cerebellum, study finds

A recent study led by Duke University has uncovered a significant link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the cerebellum, a part of the...