Kids acting as parents: how parentification affects mental health
Sometimes, kids take on roles that are usually meant for adults. Imagine a child looking after their younger siblings, managing bills, or comforting a...
Changing social media use may lower depression, study finds
In today's fast-paced world, social media is more than just sharing photos or catching up with old friends. For some, it becomes an obsession,...
Hoarding disorder and brain health: What to know
Hoarding is when people collect and keep a lot of items, even things that aren't valuable or needed. Over time, these items can fill...
Diet can influence mood, behavior and more – a neuroscientist explains
During the long seafaring voyages of the 15th and 16th centuries, a period known as the Age of Discovery, sailors reported experiencing visions of...
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...