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Antidepressants Can Reduce Depression By Acting on the Gut Alone

By increasing serotonin levels in the gut, scientists observed a big reduction in depression and anxiety without the side effects of common antidepressants.

Dec 16th, 2024

How to Practice Gratitude this Holiday Season

Gratitude benefits us in many ways, but the biggest benefit is how it improves our lives in general. Learn how to practice gratitude this holiday.

Dec 9th, 2024

Schizophrenia Treatment: iTBS over left DLPFC brings new hope to patients

The new schizophrenia treatment is known as Theta burst stimulation (TBS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique for altering human behavior and treating neurological diseases.

Dec 5th, 2024

How to beat winter depression: Seasonal affective disorder treatment

Seasonal affective disorder or winter depression is depression that often becomes apparent during the winter.

Dec 2nd, 2024

Traffic Sounds Increase Stress and Anxiety: Here's What You Can Do

A new study has shown that urban and traffic sounds can increase stress and anxiety. Here's what you can do to improve your wellbeing as a city dweller.

Nov 28th, 2024

How Does Ketamine Work for Depression? Understanding Its Fast Action

The secret to ketamine’s effectiveness in depression lies in how it interacts with the brain. It targets NMDA receptors selectively. This precision is critical because drugs that act indiscriminately on all NMDA receptors usually cause side effects.

Nov 25th, 2024

Psychotic-Like Experiences Linked to Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in Adolescents

A new study has associated psychotic-like experiences in adolescents with depression and suicidal ideation. The strongest link was found in kids who reported paranoia and bizarre thoughts.

Nov 21st, 2024

Common Heart Attack Drug May Make Patients Depressed

Studies show that for heart attack patients who do not suffer from heart failure, beta blockers are unnecessary and could lead to depression in patients.

Nov 14th, 2024

Emotional Contagion Can Put Seniors at Risk of Anxiety and Depression

A recent study provides evidence that seniors with higher emotional contagion are more prone to anxiety and depression.

Nov 11th, 2024

Do I Really Have ADHD? How to Recognize the Signs as an Adult

A recent survey found that 25% of American adults suspect they might have undiagnosed ADHD. Do you really have ADHD?

Nov 7th, 2024

Why Do Some Children Develop Mental Illness After Trauma?

A new study has found that how a child remembers a traumatic event and view themselves is one of the strongest indicators of whether they might develop mental health issues like PTSD, depression, or anxiety.

Nov 4th, 2024

Concussions Linked to Mental Health Issues Among Sport Players

A new study suggests that athletes who suffer concussions are more likely to experience mental health problems. Learn more

Oct 28th, 2024

New Effective and Safe Treatment for Depression Found

Researchers have discovered a new treatment for depression, which is a self-administered device that patients can use at home.

Oct 24th, 2024

Physical Fitness in Childhood Key to Preventing Mental Illness

Engaging in sufficient physical activity from a young age can help prevent mental illness among young adults.

Oct 21st, 2024

Developing Healthy Eating Habits: Parents Are Key

According to a new study, parents' eating behaviors are highly influential in whether their child develops an eating disorder or not.

Oct 14th, 2024

Mental Health App Could Help Prevent Depression in High-Risk People

A new study suggests that a CBT-based app could help prevent depression in young people who are at high risk of developing the disorder.

Oct 11th, 2024

Why do People with Schizophrenia Hear Voices? Auditory Hallucinations

People with schizophrenia often hear voices because they're unable to differentiate between their own internal "sounds" and external voices.

Oct 7th, 2024

The Need to Integrate Mental Health Care into Medical Practices

1 in 9 patients see their medical doctor because of mental health concerns. What does this mean for patients and the future of mental health care?

Oct 3rd, 2024

Serotonin Release, Not Levels, May Be Key to Understanding Depression

Serotonin level is not the primary factor causing depression. The brain's ability to release available serotonin may be a more crucial factor.

Sep 26th, 2024

New Surprising Treatment for PTSD: A Game of Tetris?

By replacing intrusive memories using a visual task like Tetris, you may effectively reduce PTSD symptoms.

Sep 23rd, 2024

Solving the Mindfulness Meditation Problem Among ADHD Patients

How can ADHD patients benefit from mindfulness meditation? Find out in this blog, including what posture to sit to maximize focus and attention.

Sep 19th, 2024

How Much Mindfulness Should You Do a Day?

Just 10 minutes of mindfulness a day can significantly improve mental health and well-being, especially for those dealing with depression and anxiety.

Sep 17th, 2024

Anxiety and Depression Linked to Chronic Pain in Kids

A new study has found that children with chronic pain are 3 times more likely to also experience anxiety or depression.

Sep 13th, 2024

A Unique Type of CBT Can Help in Treatment-Resistant Depression

CBT focusing on problem-solving reduces depression in up to 32% of patients. Antidepressants have only 17% success rate for the same patients.

Sep 9th, 2024

Deep Brain Scanning Shows Some People Are Pre-Wired for Depression

Researchers found that in most of the participants with clinical depression, a brain feature known as the salience network is almost two times bigger than in healthy individuals.

Sep 5th, 2024

Can Inflammation Result in Mental Illness? What Studies Show

A new study has found that children who suffer heavy inflammation are more at risk of developing serious mental disorders like depression and schizophrenia in early adulthood. Read more

Sep 2nd, 2024

Nondeceptive Placebos May Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Depression

Can placebo help with anxiety? Does the placebo effect work on mental health? New research finds something shocking.

Aug 26th, 2024

Mental Illness in Stroke Survivors: Nurses Could Be Key to Recovery

Findings show that 16-85% of stroke survivors develop at least one psychosocial problem, including depression and anxiety. Nurses can help.

Aug 19th, 2024

Faster Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Brings New Hope for Patients

Many patients with bipolar disorder are resistant to treatment. A faster and even more effective treatment has been found. Learn more.

Aug 15th, 2024

People With Chronic Pain Not Getting Mental Health Care: Seek Help Now

Anxiety and depression usually coexist with chronic pain. Unfortunately, patients do not get the mental health care they need.

Aug 12th, 2024

Sleep: A Crucial Element in Treating PTSD?

How does sleep help PTSD patients? New findings suggest that sleep can help enhance the efficacy of exposure therapy in treating PTSD.

Aug 9th, 2024

Is Schizophrenia Genetic or Environmental?

Is schizophrenia genetic or environmental? Schizophrenia is typically genetic, but it can also be significantly influenced by environmental factors.

Aug 5th, 2024

How Physical Exercise Works Against Depression

Why and how does physical exercise work in reducing depression? Researchers have discovered new insights into the mechanism. Learn more

Aug 1st, 2024

The Connection Between Alzheimer's Disease and Depression

New research has found that mental health problems like depression and anxiety can also result from Alzheimer's. More interesting is the fact that depression can occur even before cognitive issues show up.

Jul 26th, 2024

Moving During Childhood Can Increase Depression Risk

Does moving during childhood affect a child mentally? Yes, it can increase their risk of developing depression later in life. Learn more.

Jul 19th, 2024

New Self-Administered Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder Found?

How do you treat binge eating disorder? Therapy and medication are usually recommended. But a self-administered treatment may be possible, new study finds. Learn more.

Jul 15th, 2024

Does Binge Eating Disorder Come and Go?

Binge-eating disorder comes and goes like episodes. Researchers have found that the condition can last over 5 years for many people. Relapse is also common.

Jul 12th, 2024

Cause of Postpartum Depression Found?

What causes postpartum depression? There have been many studies on it. A new study has found that the absence or defect of a particular gene can cause PPD.

Jul 8th, 2024

Which Antidepressants Are Less Likely to Cause Weight Gain?

Which antidepressants are less likely to cause weight gain? Research shows bupropion is less likely to cause weight gain than other common antidepressants.

Jul 6th, 2024

A Pervasive Misconception About Depression Diagnosis

This article discusses the misconception surrounding depression diagnosis as a causal explanation for low mood rather than a descriptive diagnosis. Learn more.

Jul 2nd, 2024

A High-Fat Diet May Be Fueling Your Anxiety

Your diet can cause or fuel your anxiety. In this blog, you'll learn how it works and what kinds of fats to eat to prevent anxiety while promoting good health.

Jun 29th, 2024

What Causes Mood Bias in People with Bipolar Disorder?

People with bipolar disorder are more prone to mood bias, where their good mood causes them to perceive an experience as more exciting as it really is, drawing them into a vicious cycle of mania.

Jun 25th, 2024

Perinatal Depression Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Diseases

A new study has found that women who experience depression during or after pregnancy have a 36% higher risk of cardiovascular disease than other women.

Jun 21st, 2024

The Horrible Effects of Long-Term Depression

Knowing the effects of long-term depression, you don't want to live with the blues for too long. Because the impact might outlast even the depression itself.

Jun 15th, 2024

Parental Burnout Can Lead to Mental Health Issues in Children

Researchers have found that the pressure to be a "perfect parent" can cause parental burnout and negatively impact the mental health of parents and their children.

Jun 10th, 2024

New Coating Can Prevent Weight Gain from Antipsychotic Drugs

Researchers from the University of South Australia have been working on coating antipsychotics to prevent weight gain while boosting serotonin levels. The coatings are strategically engineered to target the gut microbiome to improve drug absorption.

Jun 8th, 2024

Social media use and depression: a case of causation?

It is not that social media use causes depression. It's that people who are depressed tend to use social media more.

Jun 3rd, 2024

Green spaces slash mental illness rate by 60%, new data reveals

People in locations with higher NatureScores were less likely to have mental health problems or visit a psychiatrist. In areas with NatureScores above 60, mental health encounters were 50% lower.

May 28th, 2024

Social media can affect how you view mental illness

A new study has found that social media can affect how people view mental illness. When young people read positive posts conveying a “growth mindset" towards mental illness, they tend to become more willing to seek treatment.

May 26th, 2024

Consuming a particular omega-6 fatty acid may prevent bipolar disorder

A new study has found that arachidonic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, may reduce the risk of bipolar disorder. This polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid is present in eggs, poultry, and seafood.

May 23rd, 2024

Findings reveal people with autism are predisposed to PTSD

Researchers have found a deeper but worrying relationship between autism spectrum disorder and PTSD. Mild stress in autistic individuals is enough to trigger PTSD.

May 21st, 2024

New depression care guidelines emphasize the need for personalized treatments

The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) has published a new standard to help psychiatric and mental health professionals manage major depression. These guidelines emphasize the need for treatments to be more patient-centered.

May 18th, 2024

Childhood maltreatment may cause up to 40% of mental illnesses

Results from a new study suggest that childhood maltreatment may cause up to 40% of mental health conditions. Eliminating childhood maltreatment can drastically reduce the number of mentally ill people in the world.

May 13th, 2024

Teens who view their homes as chaotic at risk of mental health problems

Teens who perceive their homes as more chaotic or hectic than their siblings go on to develop more mental health issues in early adulthood.

May 9th, 2024

Positive and Negative Spirituality and Effects on Mental Health

According to a study by University of Missouri researchers, people who blame divinity for their misfortune tend to have worse physical and mental health outcomes.

May 6th, 2024

Do spirituality and religion benefit mental health?

A growing number of studies show that spirituality is beneficial to our mental health. A 2020 review found that people who engage in religious activities and those who consider religion important enjoy better mental health than others who do not.

Apr 29th, 2024

Early life stress may raise risks of postpartum depression

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine recently revealed their findings suggesting that social stress during teenage may increase one's risk of postpartum depression

Apr 23rd, 2024

Myths about anxiety disorder you need to discard

”Anxiety disorder is nothing to worry about" Many people think anxiety disorder isn't a big deal because everyone feels anxious at some point. Fear, some anxiety right before an interview or presentation. But that's not an anxiety disorder.

Apr 20th, 2024

How Does Physical Activity Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease?

Researchers have found that physical activity reduces the risks of heart disease partly by lowering stress-related brain activity.

Apr 19th, 2024

Schizophrenia: What Causes the Cognitive Decline?

Researchers have discovered that the biological pathway causing cognitive decline in both schizophrenia patients and aging adults may be the same.

Apr 14th, 2024

Stress Can Make Young People Look and Feel Older

Research findings show that young people looked and felt older, especially on days when they experienced higher levels of stress and felt they had less control over their lives.

Apr 9th, 2024

ADHD Patients on Stimulants More Likely to Suffer Heart Damage

A new study by the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session has found that stimulant use in ADHD patients can increase the risks of a heart problem known as cardiomyopathy.

Apr 7th, 2024

Younger Women with Mental Health Issues Prone to Heart Disease

Past studies reveal that women are naturally less likely to suffer from heart disease than men. However, for young women living with mental illnesses like anxiety and depression, their heart disease risk increases and becomes similar to men’s.

Apr 4th, 2024

How Parents Can Help Prevent ADHD Development in Their Kids

This new study found that exuberant temperament (such as high excitement, curiosity, and positive responses to unfamiliar people and contexts) and parenting style can significantly influence the development of ADHD.

Feb 19th, 2024

How can stress be beneficial? Changing your mindset about stress

Researchers have found a link between how people view stressful situations and their mental health outcomes. People who view stressful situations as a challenge rather than a threat are more likely to report better mental health and physical well-being

Feb 12th, 2024

Stress Can Cause Depression: Here's How

Researchers have discovered that chronic stress causes a particular enzyme in the immune system to enter the brain, affecting neurons and causing depression.

Feb 8th, 2024

Over-the-Phone Care Effective for Combating Depression

According to the study led by researchers in the UK, loneliness and depression can significantly be reduced by delivering care over the phone, with the effects even greater than antidepressants.

Feb 5th, 2024

PTSD linked with a smaller cerebellum: But which comes first?

Researchers have found that people with PTSD have smaller cerebellum. But is it that a smaller cerebellum makes one susceptible to PTSD, or does PTSD cause the cerebellum to shrink?

Jan 29th, 2024

Managing stress may be key to solving serious health challenges

A new study has found that stress significantly contributes to metabolic syndrome, meaning that simply managing stress can be key to a host of health issues.

Jan 25th, 2024

By just how much does bipolar disorder increase one’s risk of death?

By just how much does bipolar disorder independently increase a patient's risk of death? To have clarity, researchers have been studying 1,128 people since 2006, out of which 847 have bipolar disorder.

Jan 22nd, 2024

Just having enough sunlight can help ward off depression

During the winter months in Finland, where the sun barely rises above the horizon, more people tend to develop depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders

Jan 18th, 2024

Over 200 Genes Linked with Major Depression

A new study into the genetics of major depression has identified over 200 genes linked to the disorder. This study is the largest of its kind, including participants from all over the world.

Jan 12th, 2024

Mental health for older adults: How being around nature can help

By choosing retirement homes around nature, older adults can protect their mental health and make the most of their final years

Jan 8th, 2024

Combining mindfulness and exercising key to a healthier, happier you

By combining mindfulness with exercising, you become more in tune with your body and are able to acknowledge the benefits of exercising, allowing you to persist and reap those benefits for your own good

Jan 4th, 2024

trending mental health topics for discussion

Reasons why people quit therapy

About half of people who begin therapy drop out before ever meeting their mental health goals. The therapist can often be the reason why a client stops treatment.

Dec 28th, 2023

Weight linked to high rate of depression among teens

A new study has found that high body mass index (BMI) — or in simple terms, being overweight — in childhood is often a precursor to depression in teenage, especially among girls.

Dec 23rd, 2023

Mindfulness may help cardiac arrest survivors with PTSD

A groundbreaking study just found a promising way to help survivors of sudden cardiac arrest deal with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using mindfulness-based interventions.

Dec 15th, 2023

Antidepressants may reduce negative memories in depressed patients

Antidepressants may reduce negative memories in depressed patients and even improve their memory function. This only happens when the antidepressant is effective.

Dec 12th, 2023

How Your Beliefs and Perceptions Influence Your Depression Treatment

Can your subjective beliefs influence your depression treatment outcome? Is there a chance you can get well even when using placebo antidepressants? This study throws light on that critical question...

Dec 9th, 2023

How psychological distress during pregnancy may affect the child

Women who experience high levels of psychological distress (depression, stress, and anxiety) during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children with aggressive behaviors and ADHD.

Dec 5th, 2023

The Effects of Childhood Stress in Adulthood

Stress can cause even more change in the brain than a bump to the head. While it's intuitive to imagine traumatic brain injury causing more changes in a child's brain, a new study suggests that stress can have an even more significant impact.

Nov 30th, 2023

PTSD: Why are some people more at risk than others?

A new study has revealed that the onset of PTSD is influenced by glucocorticoid levels, hormones that help our bodies respond to stress.

Nov 26th, 2023

Why Do Multiple Mental Illnesses Overlap?

More than 50% of people diagnosed with one mental illness will later be diagnosed with another one or two. Having multiple mental illnesses is very common.

Nov 24th, 2023

Genetic testing improves depression treatment outcomes and saves costs

Pharmacogenetic testing can lead to significant cost savings by facilitating better treatment outcomes and quicker recoveries, new research finds

Nov 17th, 2023

Youngest pupils with ADHD likely to retain diagnosis as older peers

Children diagnosed with ADHD who are the youngest in their class are just as likely to retain the symptoms into adulthood as their older peers.

Nov 13th, 2023

Postpartum depression more heritable than we thought

New research shows that postpartum depression is more hereditary than we have always thought. Postpartum depression (PPD) is even more heritable than major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric conditions

Nov 6th, 2023

Anxiety and depression may be early signs of multiple sclerosis

New research shows that mental illness, including depression and anxiety, may be early signs of multiple sclerosis and can be key to early detection and treatment of the condition.

Nov 1st, 2023

One's traumatic childhood may influence their descendant's behavior

A new study shows that for people who experienced traumatic experiences like abuse, neglect, and domestic violence during childhood, their own children are at a higher risk of criminal convictions.

Oct 27th, 2023

Consistent sleep deprivation linked with future risk of depression

Does depression make you lose sleep, or does lack of sleep increase your risk of depression? While many experts regard lack of sleep as a symptom of depression, this new study shows evidence that the reverse might be the case.

Oct 24th, 2023

Mental Health Challenges High among Minority College Students

According to a recent study from the University of Georgia, depression and anxiety are increasingly concerning issues among college students, particularly when it comes to students who don't belong to the same racial group as the majority of their peers

Oct 20th, 2023