Breaking the vicious cycle of stress and depression
A groundbreaking study has shed new light on how mental disorders and stress are interlinked.
Published in the Psychological Bulletin, this research has found that...
This blood pressure drug is linked to higher suicide risk
Once, there was a team of scientists from St. Michael’s Hospital who were curious about the effects of certain blood pressure medications on people's...
Why some gun shooting survivors don’t seek mental health support
New research published in JAMA Network Open sheds light on the challenges faced by survivors of gun violence in accessing mental health services.
This study,...
Loneliness may increase death risk, study finds
A recent study has highlighted a concerning link between loneliness experienced at various times in life and an increased risk of serious illness and...
How blood pressure drugs beta-blockers affect your mental health
A comprehensive study from the Berlin Institute of Health, recently published in Hypertension, has provided new insights into the psychological effects of beta-blockers, a...
This common drug for anxiety and sleep loss may lead to addiction
Once upon a time, at Yale University, some researchers were studying a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
These drugs are used to help people who...
Challenging myths: a new understanding of eating disorders
Health experts are debunking the long-held myth that only skinny, white, affluent girls develop eating disorders, emphasizing that this stereotype is preventing many sufferers...
Childhood trauma is linked to chronic pain in adulthood
Recent research has brought to light a disturbing link: experiences of abuse or neglect in childhood can lead to chronic pain and disabilities in...
Loneliness linked to firearm purchases among U.S. veterans
Recent research from UTHealth Houston has uncovered a significant relationship between loneliness and firearm acquisition among low-income U.S. veterans.
This study, led by Alexander Testa,...
AI can help detect suicide risk in young people
In a troubling trend, studies indicate that 1 in 6 young people in 59 low- and middle-income countries have attempted suicide, signaling an urgent...