Mental Health

Smart dental floss can track stress easier

Stress affects nearly everyone at some point, but when it becomes chronic, it can cause serious health problems. Long-term stress can lead to high blood...

Scientists find big cause and promising drug for PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It often develops after someone has gone through...

Chronic pain and mental health: a hidden crisis affecting millions

A major new study has shown just how closely linked chronic pain is with mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Researchers from Johns Hopkins...

Even brief anger can hurt your heart, study finds

A short burst of anger—especially one triggered by painful memories—might be more harmful to your heart than you think. According to a new study published...

How self-compassion and perfectionism affect chronic pain

A little self-compassion can go a long way for people living with chronic pain, according to a new study from Murdoch University. The research shows...

Brain stimulation shows fast and lasting effects on depression

Depression is a common mental health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It can make daily life difficult by causing sadness, lack...

Magic mushrooms can provide 5-year relief for depression

Magic mushrooms may do more than just create strange visions. A new study shows that a treatment using a compound from these mushrooms, called psilocybin,...

Heavy drinking can cause long-term brain damage

Scientists have discovered new evidence showing how heavy alcohol use can cause long-term damage to the brain and behavior. For the first time, researchers have...

Early depression and loneliness may predict later pain in older adults

A new study by UCL (University College London) researchers has found that people over 50 who experience pain are more likely to have had...

Multiple mental health disorders greatly increase dementia risk

New research has found that the risk of developing dementia rises sharply with the number of mental health disorders a person has, with the...