Depression

Talking about mental health can be hard, but films can help start that conversation. Millions of people worldwide deal with mental illness, and stories told through cinema can offer both…

Patients relying only on public health insurance are far less likely to receive addiction treatment services than those with more robust or multiple insurance types, according to a new Rutgers…

A new study shows that teenage girls and gender-diverse teens in Australia are more likely to suffer from mental health problems during high school. Those from poorer families are especially…

A drug commonly used for Parkinson’s disease has shown strong potential in treating people with depression that does not respond to typical medications, according to a new study led by…

Magnesium has become a trending health topic on social media. Influencers and even some medical professionals claim it can fix everything from poor sleep to brain fog. But experts say…

We all have random, strange, or even unsettling thoughts from time to time. But for some people, these thoughts aren’t fleeting—they’re persistent, distressing, and deeply unwanted. These are called intrusive…

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…

As new diet trends come and go, one practice remains a staple in health and nutrition: calorie awareness. While not everyone counts every calorie, knowing your body’s energy needs can…

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…

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…

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…

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…