Mental Health

Depression isn’t just sadness – it’s often a loss of pleasure

It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t realise is...

What will it take to make mental health coverage and care better?

Your brain is definitely a part of your body. So why do tens of millions of Americans find it so hard to get help for...

This health problem in women linked to depression, anxiety, eating disorders

A large study conducted by researchers from Yale School of Medicine and published in JAMA Network Open, has discovered that endometriosis is not confined...

Scientists find a simple way to improve learning and mental health

Researchers from Duke discovered that adopting a curious mindset, rather than an urgent one, can enhance memory recall. Alyssa Sinclair, a postdoctoral researcher, and her...

How men and women react differently to stress

In 2020, the pandemic shut everything down. Shops, schools, and travel were halted. Although many have moved on, that time caused a lot of...

Scientists find 4 types of ADHD

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is usually diagnosed based on the symptoms a person has. But this method might not be giving the full...

Eating fruit may help reduce depression, study finds

Ever feel like having a snack but can't decide between an apple or some crisps? You might want to think about your mood. Happier with...

Why social media harms youth mental health

It’s the height of summer break, and as students decompress from the school year, they also have more time for scrolling social media. What effect...

Longer screen time linked to anxiety, depression in kids

Do your kids spend a lot of time in front of screens? You're not alone. A new study from the Faculty of Education has found...

Brain stimulation plus training shows promise in treating ADHD

Researchers from the University of Surrey and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have made a breakthrough in ADHD treatment for kids. Using a combination of...