Brain & Mind
Medicinal cannabis may not reduce anxiety, depression, ADHD
A major new study has raised concerns about the use of medicinal cannabis for treating mental health conditions.
The research suggests that cannabis-based medicines may...
Why some people develop depression in chronic pain while others don’t
Chronic pain is a long-lasting condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can come from many causes, such as nerve damage,...
A surprising arthritis drug may help restore motivation in depression
Many people who live with depression say that the hardest part is not just feeling sad, but feeling stuck. Simple tasks like getting out...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
In recent years, scientists around the world have been trying to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions...
Diabetes drugs may also improve mental health, study finds
Medications that are commonly used to treat diabetes and help with weight loss may also have unexpected benefits for mental health, according to a...
‘Magic mushroom’ therapy for depression: what to know
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and function in...
Your blood pressure may affect your emotion health
When we think about blood pressure, we usually focus on heart health and numbers on a monitor. However, new research suggests that blood pressure,...
Study finds big cause for both delusions and low motivation in schizophrenia
Scientists have known for many years that dopamine plays an important role in how the brain learns from rewards. Dopamine is a chemical messenger...
Are psychedelic drugs better than antidepressants?
In recent years, psychedelic-assisted therapy has gained a lot of attention as a possible breakthrough treatment for depression.
Substances like psilocybin, often called “magic mushrooms,”...
One simple conversation could help prevent another suicide attempt, study finds
A new international study has found that even a short and simple conversation after a suicide attempt can make a meaningful difference.
Researchers discovered that...
Women with no kids more likely to have this mental health issue
A new study from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has found a worrying trend. More women in their late 20s and 30s...
Depression drugs may cause weight gain, study finds
Antidepressants are widely used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. For many people, these medicines are life-changing and help them feel better,...
Popular Reports
Scientists discover a surprising cause of autism, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia
In recent years, scientists around the world have been working hard to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These...
When sadness lingers: Understanding and treating depression
It’s normal to feel sad, down, or low at times. But these feelings can sometimes linger. They can get worse, too, eventually making it...
Healthy lifestyle is a key to combating depression
A new study published in Nature Mental Health, conducted by an international team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University, has...
How stress can keep mental illness going
Researchers from the United States and Canada joined forces to explore how stress and mental health are connected. They wanted to find out if...
More social media use linked to higher depression risk
In a new study, researchers found that social media use is linked to the development of depression.
The research was conducted by a team at...