Depression

A new study finds that brain stimulation using electrical currents can help reduce depression symptoms. But not all methods work the same way, and the results depend on the type…

Depression is more than just sadness. It’s a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. If your girlfriend is experiencing depression, she may seem distant,…

Anxiety is a mental health condition that causes intense, excessive, and prolonged worry and fear. It can affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, and even physical health. Everyone feels anxious sometimes,…

Postpartum anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects many women after giving birth. Unlike the more commonly known postpartum depression, anxiety can show up as constant worry, fear,…

Before sunrise on a Saturday, a small group gathers at Socialite Bar on the outskirts of Zimbabwe’s capital. Instead of nursing hangovers, they sit cross-legged on the bare floor, eyes…

A popular pain medication, gabapentin, often used as a safer alternative to opioids, is now being linked to a higher risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to…

South Asia is facing a growing health crisis, as anaemia continues to affect millions of adolescent girls and women. A new report from UN agencies and the South Asian Association…

The 4-H program encourages youth to pledge their “health to better living,” highlighting the importance of supporting young people’s overall wellbeing. While physical health often takes center stage, mental health…

Donkeys and mules working in harsh environments may suffer from complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD), learned helplessness, and depression. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the…

Dogs, like humans, can suffer from stress and depression. This fact was highlighted by Professor Ronny Rachman Noor, an ecological genetics expert at IPB University. In recent years, veterinarians have…

A new global study has found that women with alopecia areata (AA)—a condition that causes hair loss—are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. The research, which focused on…

Anxiety doesn’t just affect women. Even though studies show women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, experts say men are far from immune. Researchers aren’t…

A recent study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology shows that just 30 days of guided mindfulness meditation can significantly improve important aspects of attention—particularly how quickly and…

A commonly used class of antidepressants could enhance the immune system’s ability to combat cancer, according to new research from UCLA published in *Cell*. The study found that selective serotonin…

A public hospital in Erbil is now offering painless natural childbirth free of charge, helping reduce the number of cesarean section (C-section) deliveries. The service, launched on April 24 at…

A UK charity is preparing a legal challenge after the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire temporarily halted ADHD referrals for adults over the age of 25. The decision has raised…

Postnatal depression affects up to 15% of new mothers, and experts warn this number may grow due to the emotional pressure caused by social media. However, new advancements in health…

A new treatment for depression, known as SAINT (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy), is showing remarkable promise in helping patients recover rapidly—sometimes within just five days. Unlike traditional approaches that…

A recent national survey in China reveals that anxiety and depression are common among older adults living with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, lung disease, and cancer.…

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily life. It can lead to sadness, loss of interest, tiredness, and even physical…