Mental Health

A team of researchers led by Nanjing University’s School of Life Sciences has discovered a specific brain circuit that may significantly reduce depressive-like behaviors associated with postpartum depression. Collaborating with…

Not all workouts are equal when it comes to supporting mental well-being, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. While exercise is widely praised for its physical…

A new study suggests that insomnia may be the key factor linking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits to lower life satisfaction in adults. The research, led by the University…

A mother from Swansea says she was left with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-natal depression after what she calls a “traumatic” and “painful” birth that separated her from her…

A new U.S. study has found that people with poor chewing ability and symptoms of depression are more likely to experience constipation. When these two conditions occur together, the risk…

A rare but serious elbow condition called osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is drawing new attention from sports medicine specialists at the Cleveland Clinic. The condition, which affects young athletes like baseball…

A new study from the University of Adelaide has uncovered a genetic tool that could help predict how well patients with bipolar disorder (BD) respond to lithium treatment. The research…

A new study has uncovered troubling trends in how antipsychotic drugs are prescribed and monitored for children and young people in England. Published in BMJ Mental Health, the research found…

Long dismissed as stereotypes or punchlines, so-called “mummy’s boys” and “daddy’s girls” are gaining newfound recognition as examples of healthy child development, according to a groundbreaking study by the Marriage…

Bird-watching, a popular nature-based pastime, may offer unique mental health benefits for college students, according to a new U.S. study. It found that engaging with nature improves psychological well-being, and…

High-functioning anxiety, though not a clinical diagnosis, has become a vital descriptor in modern mental health discourse, borrowing “high-functioning” from terms like “high-functioning autism” to emphasize social and professional capability.…

Bipolar disorder carries one of the highest suicide risks among mental illnesses, says Professor Dr. Tania Gergel from UCL Psychiatry. In a recent article, she explores why suicide is so…

At the Southern California Psychiatry Conference in Huntington Beach, Dr. Gerald Maguire stressed the importance of distinguishing bipolar depression from major depressive disorder (MDD). This difference is crucial but can…

People in Watertown, South Dakota now have access to a cutting-edge, drug-free treatment for depression and other mental health concerns. Root Function Wellness has become the first and only provider…

Singer Anne-Marie has spoken honestly about her battle with postnatal depression following the birth of her second child. The 34-year-old artist, known for hits like Rockabye and Ciao Adios, welcomed…

For the first time, researchers have found clear biological evidence of the so-called “Monday anxiety.” This stress is not linked to whether someone is working or retired and does not…

More than 55 million people around the world live with dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form. Alzheimer’s is a progressive condition that damages brain cells, leading to…

An anxiety disorder is a mental health condition marked by intense fear or worry, affecting millions of Americans. For instance, 15 million U.S. adults live with social anxiety disorder, while…

“Independence” is often celebrated as a mark of strength, self-reliance, and maturity. Yet a pattern psychologists call “extreme independence” is harming more people—especially in a culture that glorifies individualism and…

A new study has found that half of older adults who develop depression or bipolar disorder may already have abnormal brain proteins linked to dementia. Researchers say this could mean…