Challenging myths: a new understanding of eating disorders
Health experts are debunking the long-held myth that only skinny, white, affluent girls develop eating disorders, emphasizing that this stereotype is preventing many sufferers...
Childhood trauma is linked to chronic pain in adulthood
Recent research has brought to light a disturbing link: experiences of abuse or neglect in childhood can lead to chronic pain and disabilities in...
Loneliness linked to firearm purchases among U.S. veterans
Recent research from UTHealth Houston has uncovered a significant relationship between loneliness and firearm acquisition among low-income U.S. veterans.
This study, led by Alexander Testa,...
AI can help detect suicide risk in young people
In a troubling trend, studies indicate that 1 in 6 young people in 59 low- and middle-income countries have attempted suicide, signaling an urgent...
Spinal cord stimulation shows promise for treating depression
In a pioneering clinical trial, researchers at the University of Cincinnati's Lindner Center of HOPE have uncovered promising results using electrical stimulation of the...
Sleep loss can increase anxiety, 50-year study confirms
A comprehensive study led by Cara Palmer, Ph.D., from Montana State University, and co-lead Joanne Bower, Ph.D., from East Anglia University, reveals the extensive...
Study highlights mental health struggles in stroke patient families
A recent study led by Michigan Medicine has unveiled a critical yet often overlooked aspect of stroke care: caregivers' mental health.
This study, published in...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of depression and anxiety
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals a concerning link between long-term exposure to air pollutants and an increased risk of developing depression...
‘Magic mushrooms’ shows promise for cancer patients with depression
A recent Phase II clinical trial suggests that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical in certain Psilocybe mushrooms, might offer significant benefits to cancer patients suffering...
Healthy lifestyle is a key to combating depression
A new study published in Nature Mental Health, conducted by an international team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University, has...