Mental Health

Scientists find 4 types of ADHD

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is usually diagnosed based on the symptoms a person has. But this method might not be giving the full...

Eating fruit may help reduce depression, study finds

Ever feel like having a snack but can't decide between an apple or some crisps? You might want to think about your mood. Happier with...

Why social media harms youth mental health

It’s the height of summer break, and as students decompress from the school year, they also have more time for scrolling social media. What effect...

Longer screen time linked to anxiety, depression in kids

Do your kids spend a lot of time in front of screens? You're not alone. A new study from the Faculty of Education has found...

Brain stimulation plus training shows promise in treating ADHD

Researchers from the University of Surrey and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have made a breakthrough in ADHD treatment for kids. Using a combination of...

Is social media use a big risk factor for your wellbeing?

Despite the assumption that using multiple social media platforms negatively affects users' well-being, a study by researchers Sophie Lohmann and Emilio Zagheni from the...

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...