This common drug boosts motivation in people with depression
Many people with depression find it hard to feel motivated. Even getting out of bed or doing simple tasks can feel like a struggle.
While...
This brain chemical can cause depression and suicide thoughts
Scientists from Columbia University and McGill University have discovered that high levels of a brain chemical called SGK1 may be responsible for depression and...
Your heart might predict if depression drugs will work
A new study has found that your heart’s reaction in the first minute of a brain stimulation treatment might help doctors know if the...
New brain test may predict sexual side effects of depression drugs
Scientists have found that problems like trouble having an erection or reaching orgasm during antidepressant treatment may be linked to serotonin levels in the...
People who tweet on X late night have the worst mental wellness, study finds
Using Twitter (also known as X) late into the night may be damaging your mental health, according to a new study by the University...
What your DNA says about cannabis use and mental health
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, working with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have discovered new links between cannabis...
Study shows deep cause of alcohol addiction
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the most serious mental health problems in the world today.
It affects millions of people and causes a...
Self-diagnosis on the rise: helpful or harmful?
In today’s world, medical and psychological terms that were once used only by professionals are now part of everyday conversations.
It’s not unusual to hear...
Possible link between common blood pressure pills and suicide risk
A new study has raised concerns about a possible link between a widely prescribed blood pressure drug and an increased risk of suicide.
The research,...
Watching uplifting videos may reduce stress like meditation
A new study from the American Psychological Association has found that watching short inspirational videos can be just as effective as meditation in lowering...