The link between sleep and mental health
Have you ever heard someone say they woke up on the wrong side of the bed?
Well, there’s actually some truth to that idea.
Struggling to...
Study finds big cause of hearing voices in schizophrenia
A new study led by psychologists from UNSW Sydney has provided the strongest evidence yet that hearing voices in schizophrenia may happen because the...
Depression doubles risk of death, large study confirms
A major new study from the University of Hong Kong has found that people living with depression are twice as likely to die early...
Fulfilling a final wish can bring peace and healing at life’s end
When people near the end of their lives get the chance to fulfill a “bucket list” wish—whether that means visiting Disneyland, enjoying a favorite...
Why some people can’t stop self-destructive habits
We are taught from a young age that our actions have consequences. Most people can easily connect what they do with what happens next.
But...
Sugary drinks may increase depression risk, especially in women
Sugary drinks like soda and lemonade may do more harm than just causing weight gain. A new study shows that these drinks could also...
Transplanting gut bacteria may help reduce depression, study finds
A new study suggests that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—a procedure that introduces healthy bacteria from a donor’s stool into a patient’s gut—might help reduce...
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...