Cannabis and psychedelics show promise for this mental disease
An international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics—such as magic mushrooms and LSD—were rated most helpful in...
ADHD drugs may change blood pressure and heart rate
A large study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications used to treat ADHD cause only small changes in blood pressure...
What triggers major depressive disorder?
Major depressive disorder, also known simply as depression, is a serious mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and act.
It can lead...
Nearly half of depression cases are treatment-resistant, study finds
A new study has found that almost half of people diagnosed with depression do not get better even after trying several different antidepressant medications.
This...
Depression may appear years before pain, study finds
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that many middle-aged and older adults who experience pain may have had...
Understanding depression in women with premature menopause
Premature menopause can be a life-changing diagnosis, bringing with it serious physical, emotional, and social effects.
A new study published in the journal Menopause explores...
ADHD and insomnia can be a vicious circle
People with traits of ADHD often report feeling less satisfied with their lives, and a new study suggests that insomnia might be one of...
High diastolic blood pressure may harm your mood health
Most people know that high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, but new research shows it might also affect your personality.
A study published...
Dogs are helping people regulate stress even more than expected
In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents reported that on most days, they feel "completely overwhelmed" by stress.
At...
Childhood trauma leaves a lifelong mark, especially for black Americans
A new study from the University of Georgia reveals that negative experiences during childhood—such as living in unsafe communities or facing discrimination—can have lasting...