Cognitive behavioral therapy can benefit people after weight loss surgery
Many people undergo a specific operation known as bariatric surgery to lose weight.
This type of surgery changes the way the stomach and small intestine...
Scientists find a cause of mental illnesses induced by childhood abuse
When kids go through tough times like neglect or abuse, it can cause a lot of stress. This stress can change how their brains...
Unhappy family or trauma in childhood can harm health in older age
Most of us are aware that a rough childhood can cause many health problems for a person when they become a young or middle-aged...
What you need to know about bipolar disorder
More than 10 million people in the United States live with bipolar disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Bipolar disorder is...
Scientists find new way to treat bipolar disorder depression
Researchers from the University of British Columbia have made a discovery that might change the way we deal with bipolar disorder.
They found that modern...
As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most...
July 2023 marks the one-year anniversary of the national launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Currently, more than 200 call centers throughout...
Men and women have big differences in depression, study finds
Have you ever wondered why some people respond to certain medicines while others don't? Some years ago, scientists noticed that a lot of their...
Taking an antidepressant? Mixing it with other medicines – including some cold and flu...
The stigma that surrounds people living in larger bodies is pervasive and deeply affects the people it’s directed at. It’s been described as one...
How hoarding parents affect their children’s health
Hoarder parents, or parents who excessively gather and store items, have a unique impact on their children.
Their habits can shape not only the physical...
Half of the world population have mental problems by 75, study finds
Researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School have co-led a global study, revealing that one out of every two people might...