Why Ritalin works for some with ADHD and not others
A new study has uncovered why stimulant medications like Ritalin don’t help everyone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
While nearly 16 million adults in...
Doing one new thing a day may boost memory and mood, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that doing just one new thing each day—no matter how small—can significantly improve memory, mood,...
Childhood abuse doubles risk of health and mental issues in adulthood
A new study published in Child Maltreatment reveals that adults who experienced both physical and sexual abuse during childhood are twice as likely to...
Scientists discover a major cause of depression in older adults
A new study from Colorado State University has found that social isolation is the biggest risk factor for depression in middle-aged and older adults....
Study finds what causes OCD in some children
Scientists at Yale University have discovered that the body’s own immune system might play a role in causing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children....
Nearly half of people with depression show treatment-resistant symptoms
A new study has found that nearly half of all people diagnosed with depression may not benefit from common antidepressant treatments, highlighting a major...
What really causes hoarding disorder?
Hoarding disorder is something many people first hear about through reality TV, where extreme cases of clutter and chaos are put on full display....
Study shows in root cause of alcohol addiction in the brain
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the most widespread and serious mental health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and...
Why common depression drugs could prevent infections and sepsis
A new study suggests that fluoxetine, commonly known as Prozac, may do more than treat depression. Researchers at the Salk Institute found that it...
What’s the difference between burnout and depression?
If your summer holiday already feels like a distant memory, you’re not alone. Burnout – a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion following...