Mental Health

Half of the world population have mental problems by 75, study finds

Researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School have co-led a global study, revealing that one out of every two people might...

Research shows strong link between personal trauma and diabetes

In a new research project, scientists have discovered something alarming. People who go through personal violence or child abuse are more likely to get diabetes...

Mindfulness courses can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms

According to a new analysis pooling data from 13 studies, adults who participate in mindfulness courses voluntarily are less likely to experience symptoms of...

AI can detect depression risk from your facial reactions

People who work in caring jobs, like social workers, psychologists, and psychoeducators, often deal with others' negative feelings. These feelings can rub off on them,...

1 in 4 doctors with autism try to suicide, study finds

A new study reveals alarming suicide rates and self-harm behaviors among autistic doctors. The study, led by Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University,...

Scientists compare near-death experiences and psychedelic drug trips

A recent study has explored the similarities and disparities between near-death experiences (NDEs) and the effects of a powerful psychedelic drug, 5-Methoxy-DMT (5MeO-DMT). While both...

Early intervention can break the cycle of mental illness

Imagine a family where one parent often feels very sad, angry, or has strange thoughts. These are signs of serious mental health problems like...

Loneliness can lead to nursing home stays in older people

Feeling lonely can make older people more likely to end up in a nursing home. This was the finding of a study that was...

Depression drugs may not help with chronic pain

Do you know someone who takes antidepressants for chronic pain? It's actually a pretty common practice. But, a recent study has found that most antidepressants...

More than half of people with autoimmune diseases have depression, study finds

Living with an auto-immune condition can be hard. These are diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause a lot of pain. But now,...