Mental Health

Scientists find new way to help night owl teens beat depression

Not Laziness, but Biology Teenagers who stay up late and struggle with early school schedules—commonly known as "night owls"—are more prone to depression. The common stereotype...

Scientists find link between wildfire smoke and rising suicide rates in rural areas

We all know that air pollution can hurt our lungs and hearts, but what about our minds? New research is shedding light on a...

Night owls more prone to anxiety due to altered fear learning, study suggests

Do you find yourself most productive at night or in the early morning? A new study has found that people who are naturally inclined...

Hobbies can protect older people from depression, study finds

Most of us love our hobbies, whether it's reading a good book, knitting, or playing chess. But did you know that having a hobby can...

Depression drugs may reduce negative memories while improving overall memory

New Discoveries from Rice University Researchers at Rice University have recently published a study that shines a new light on the potential benefits of antidepressants,...

Your iPhone will soon be able to track your mental health with iOS 17,...

When Apple’s latest software updates drop this month, users will have access to mental health and wellness features unlike anything currently available in a...

Common causes of hoarding disorder, according to science

Hoarding disorder has often been sensationalized on reality TV, but it's far more complicated than just being overly messy. What's going on beneath the surface...

Study finds depression drugs equally effective for people with physical health problems

Researchers from Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Aarhus University have recently published a study in JAMA Psychiatry that addresses a critical question: Are antidepressants effective and...

If anxiety is in my brain, why is my heart pounding? A psychiatrist explains...

Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut feeling. These are all phrases many people use to describe fear and anxiety. You have...

ADHD linked to higher risk of other mental health problems, study finds

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a condition often first diagnosed in children that can continue into adulthood. It's not just about being hyper...