Brain & Mind
Parkinson’s drug shows promise for hard-to-treat depression
A drug commonly used for Parkinson’s disease, called pramipexole, has shown strong results in helping people with depression that hasn’t improved with standard treatments....
Healing the mind: mental health support for cancer patients
Cancer is more than just a physical illness. For many people, the emotional and mental toll of cancer can be just as heavy as...
Warning signs of depression in women
Clinical depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. While it can happen to...
Mind over fingers: New brain tech lets users control robotic hand by thought
Imagine moving a robotic hand just by thinking. Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have taken a big step toward making that a reality—without the...
How your brain secretly maps friendships to spread gossip safely
Have you ever wondered how people manage to gossip without getting caught?
A new study by cognitive neuroscientists at Brown University reveals that our brains...
How to live with high-functioning anxiety
High-functioning anxiety is a term used to describe people who appear successful and calm on the outside but often feel very anxious, overwhelmed, or...
Common mental health issues in older adults
Mental health is just as important in older adults as it is in younger people, but it often doesn’t get enough attention. As people...
Common medications for mood disorder treatment
Mood disorders, like depression and bipolar disorder, affect how people feel, think, and function in everyday life. They are medical conditions, not personal weaknesses,...
Study uncovers genetic link between cannabis abuse and mental illness
Cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed, is now used by millions of people around the world—both for medical reasons and recreational enjoyment.
In recent...
Type 1 and type 2 bipolar disorder: What is the difference?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, energy, and the ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood swings...
Common blood pressure drugs may be linked to higher suicide risk
A study from Canada has raised concerns about certain blood pressure medications possibly being linked to a higher risk of suicide. The research, led...
Can narcissism be treated?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or NPD, is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and relates to others. People with NPD...
Popular Reports
How to treat seasonal mood disorder this winter
Is the long, cold winter getting you down? For people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the change in seasons brings on a form of...
Why is a messy house such an anxiety trigger for me and what can...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the sight of clutter and mess in your home? Have you walked in the door only to feel...
Depression drugs may affect gut health
In a new study, researchers found that antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs can change the quantity and composition of gut bacteria.
These results raise questions...
Choosing the best candidate may not always be just
A recent study published by the American Psychological Association has unveiled an intriguing insight into how people's perceptions of merit-based hiring change once they...
Better sleep means better mental health
Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water, but many people don’t get enough sleep.
Insufficient sleep, inadequate quality of sleep,...