Depression severity may predict stroke risk, study finds
Depression is more than just feeling down or having a bad day.
When a sad mood lasts for a long time and interferes with normal,...
Talk therapy could improve mental health in people with dementia
People with dementia may have mood changes, becoming irritable, tearful, anxious, depressed, or agitated.
In a study from University College London, scientists found people living...
Better sleep means better mental health
Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water, but many people don’t get enough sleep.
Insufficient sleep, inadequate quality of sleep,...
Being unhappy and lonely can age you faster than smoking
Several studies have linked tobacco smoking to a range of devastating illnesses including coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancers in...
Five things to know about depression, and symptoms you may be overlooking
If you've struggled with depression, you're not alone.
It's the most common mental health issue facing adults, and, as of 2021, it affects nearly one...
Insomnia could predict depression, thinking problems in older people,
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder.
With insomnia, people may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep.
This happens even if you...
Scientists find a major cause of depression in older people
Depression is a mental health condition including persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing a strong negative impact to daily life.
Possible...
5 signs of depression you shouldn’t ignore
It can be painful to watch a friend struggle with their mental health.
Here are some common symptoms of depression to watch for and ways...
Why ketamine could treat depression fast and effectively
In a study from Inserm, CNRS, Sorbonne University, and elsewhere, scientists identified one of the mechanisms explaining the ketamine effect as an antidepressant.
Ketamine, usually...
These mental diseases may increase dementia risk by 2.5 times
In a study from University College London, scientists found people with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely than those without...