Mental Health

Scientists find 4 genes linked to higher suicide risk

Suicide is the cause of over 700,000 deaths annually and is the fourth-leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 29 years old. In...

Some blood pressure drugs may help reduce depression

None of the 41 most common high blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, while 9 medications appeared to lower it.

Common depression drug may help treat blinding eye disease

A recent study from the University of Virginia found an antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness...

Mental health chatbots may help treat depression

Mental health chatbots are able to effectively engage people with depression in empathetic conversations and assist in the treatment of their symptoms.

7 tips for managing your mental health during holidays

The holidays can be a time for joy and connecting with friends and loved ones, but they can also bring stress and sadness.

Loneliness increases risk of early death in people with heart disease, stroke

In a study from the University of Limerick and elsewhere, scientists found that loneliness, social isolation, and living alone is associated with premature death...

People with hard-to-treat depression may have higher death risk

Depression is the leading cause of functional disability the world over. The most common treatments are antidepressants or psychotherapy. Many sufferers need care for months...

How to maintain a healthy mind and keep stress at bay during the holidays

Some practical tips that can help minimize holiday stress.

Fingerprints could help predict schizophrenia, study finds

Scientists found fingerprint images have the potential as predictors of schizophrenia.

Feeling stressed? It can show in your skin, hair and nails

Stress can also be a trigger for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, causing the conditions to flare-up.