Brain & Mind
AI may help match depression patients to the right treatment faster
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and live their daily lives.
Many...
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...
Popular Reports
Common causes of depression everyone should know
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It goes beyond feeling sad or having a bad day; it’s a...
PTSD linked to high risks of heart disease, cancer
In a new study, researchers found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was linked to cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as the metabolic syndrome.
In the...
Oral contraceptive pills are linked to lower depression risk
A recent study led by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and elsewhere has yielded surprising findings regarding the relationship between oral contraceptive pill...
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...
New ultrasound helmet can safely reach deep brain areas without surgery
A new ultrasound device that can reach deep areas of the brain without surgery has been developed by researchers from University College London (UCL)...