Bipolar disorder isn’t the same for everyone. So people should have more say in...
Imagine you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One drug is prescribed, but you have heard another drug is better.
What are...
Phone-based therapy boosts mental health after weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeries like bariatric procedures are increasingly becoming a last-resort solution for people struggling with obesity.
While the surgeries often work well for losing...
Psychologist offers tips for overcoming driving anxiety
Feeling anxious behind the wheel is common, especially among those who live in cities with heavy traffic and little public transportation.
A Baylor College of...
Smoking increases risk of mental illness by 250%, study finds
The Connection Between Smoking and Mental Illness
While it's common knowledge that smoking adversely affects physical health, a new study led by Doug Speed from...
Medication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist...
There is mounting recognition in the scientific community that combining different treatment approaches for mental health conditions can create a benefit greater than the...
New study links genetic risk of depression to other mental problems
A groundbreaking study led by Aarhus University, Denmark, has discovered a significant genetic correlation between depression and other psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,...
Scientists develop soft ball to boost mental health
Alexz Farrall, a Ph.D. student from the University of Bath's Department of Computer Science, has invented a shape-shifting soft ball designed to personify breathing...
New study links genetic risk of depression to other mental problems
A groundbreaking study led by Aarhus University, Denmark, has discovered a significant genetic correlation between depression and other psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,...
Transcranial magnetic stimulation: An emerging therapy for depression and beyond
Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before.
A new...
Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide.
While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as...