Mental Health

More than 5.5 million US adults use hallucinogens, study finds

In a study from Columbia University, scientists found hallucinogen use has increased since 2015, overall and particularly among adults 26 and older, while use...

Two years after COVID infection, survivors still have higher risks of brain and mental...

In a study from the University of Oxford and elsewhere, scientists found an increased risk of some brain and mental disorders remains two years...

People with COVID-19 have 25% higher risk of mental disease months after infection

Scientists from Oregon State University found that COVID-19 patients had a roughly 25% increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the four months...

Depression linked to rapid kidney function decline

Scientists from Southern Medical University found in adults with normal kidney function, those who had frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to later experience...

Antidepressants may work better than exercise for older people with depression

In a study from Albacete Zone VIII Health Center, scientists found antidepressants may be more effective than exercise for seniors with depression. They assigned 347...

Depression is hard to treat in older people with metabolic syndrome

Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that having Metabolic Syndrome makes it harder for older adults to respond to therapies for depression. Metabolic...

People with arthritis may have higher risks of dementia and depression

In a study from Odense University Hospital, scientists found higher risks of dementia and depression in people with arthritis. They used data from the DANBIO...

Vitamin D may reduce depression symptoms in adults

Scientists from Finnish, Australia, and the U.S. found that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Depressive symptoms cause a big...

Scientists find new way to detect late-life depression in older people

Scientists from the University of Connecticut found a new biomarker to detect late-life depression in older people. Major depression in older adults is very common,...

New eye simulation method could reduce depression and dementia symptoms

Scientists from The University of Hong Kong and elsewhere found that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface could reduce depression-like symptoms and improve...