Mental Health

In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety affect millions, and many are searching for simple, effective ways to find relief. While therapy dogs have long been recognized for their calming…

After months of navigating the exhausting early days of motherhood, I was surprised to find myself struggling with depression nine months after giving birth. Symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, sudden…

A recent study has highlighted the severe emotional and social challenges faced by people living with vitiligo, a skin condition marked by loss of pigmentation and white patches. Beyond its…

A recent report has found that one in five people in Britain are experiencing common mental health conditions, marking the highest levels on record. Experts attribute this rise to the…

A recent survey by the NHS shows that one in four young people aged 16 to 24 in England now have a common mental health condition. The study reveals a…

West Virginia has the highest rates of both diabetes-related deaths and adult depression in the U.S., according to the CDC. In 2020, 27.5% of West Virginians reported depression—far above the…

When anxiety creeps in before bedtime, falling asleep can feel nearly impossible. If breathing exercises and relaxing music aren’t helping, your next remedy might be in the kitchen. Experts now…

A new Japanese study suggests that the traditional washoku diet—rich in vegetables, fish, and soy products—could help lower the risk of depression, providing a potential path toward healthier living and…

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It plays a critical role in human relationships, allowing people to connect emotionally, communicate effectively, and care for…

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Yet many people still struggle to get the help they need. Sometimes, outpatient therapy isn’t enough. In more serious cases, someone…

Mental health has become one of the most urgent public health challenges in the United States. In 2025, more Americans than ever are living with mental illnesses—ranging from anxiety and…

Finding moments of calm can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. For many adults and teenagers in the UAE, guided journals and mindfulness tools are becoming essential for managing stress,…

Living with an autoimmune disease may almost double a person’s chance of developing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, according to new research from the University…

A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that millions of people across Europe are experiencing serious health risks due to noise pollution—an often ignored but growing environmental…

Dogs with behavioural problems are increasingly being prescribed anti-anxiety medications like fluoxetine (Prozac), but experts question whether all of them truly need these drugs. Mabel, a two-and-a-half-year-old rescue terrier, is…

Recent research highlights the important role the gut microbiome—the trillions of microorganisms living in our digestive system—plays in managing stress. The gut and brain communicate through the vagus nerve and…

Miley Cyrus credits a specialized therapy called EMDR with helping her overcome severe stage fright and improve her mental health. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a therapeutic…

Remote work has often been seen as a dream scenario — the chance to work comfortably from home and avoid the daily office grind. However, fresh data from meQ’s Summer…

Compass Pathways has announced encouraging results from the first phase 3 trial of their synthetic psilocybin drug, COMP360, designed to treat treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled COMP005 study…

Social media exposes users—especially young people—to distressing content like violence, cyberbullying, and self-harm discussions. Unlike traditional media, this exposure is constant, personal, and unfiltered, which can harm mental health. Secondary…