depression
Clinical trials by Janssen Pharmaceuticals showed troubling results.
Bastet was the daughter of the sun. The ancient Egyptian goddess was originally a fierce lioness warrior—a strong woman with the head of a big cat. Over time, her image […]
We must rethink the “chemical imbalance” theory of mental health.
Just before I turned 60, I discovered that sharing my story by drawing could be an effective way to both alleviate my symptoms and combat that stigma.
According to the analysis, the more yoga sessions a person did each week, the less they struggled with depressive symptoms.
There are countless studies that prove ecotherapy (often referred to as nature therapy) is beneficial for your physical and mental health.
A Penn State study finds today’s middle-aged are experiencing much higher stress levels than 30 years ago.
Attending religious service once a week found to lower risk of suicide and other “deaths of despair”
In late April, the news hit us hard: Lorna Breen, an emergency room doctor in a Manhattan hospital flooded with coronavirus patients, committed suicide. According to her father, the emotional […]
Some hold that mental disorders are brain diseases. Others argue that they’re social constructs used to medicalise aberrant behaviour.
Being aware of this issue is a big first step in helping vulnerable communities (such as those struggling with addiction) combat relapse during this pandemic.
One woman’s viral roadmap from fear to learning to growth.
A thorough understanding of anxious personality traits could lead to targeted therapies.
Sheltering at home is anti-instinctual behavior. Yet doing so saves lives.
An overabundance of this particular protein make mice anxious and is found in human OCD patients.
Your fear of anxiety could be preventing you from treating your anxiety, according to new Penn State research.
Johann Hari knows that mental health is really a social issue.
The health care system isn’t ready for that, either.
Music, journaling, and spending time with your pets are all science-backed ways to boost mental health during stressful times.
Nostalgia is also proven to decrease loneliness and increase resiliency.
Retail therapy has been proven to make us happier, but is there a catch?
Social distancing won’t be easy, but science shows us how to make it more manageable.
Stress and anxiety therapist Dr. Amelia Aldao suggests waiting 60 seconds before reacting to a stressor, giving your rational mind time to catch up to your emotions.
The path to sobriety isn’t one that can be traveled alone, studies suggest.
Is obsessive shopping a compulsion, an addiction, or both?
OCD sufferers cannot trust past experiences, making the future even harder to manage.
A deeper look at what happens in the first 2 years after experiencing sexual trauma.
Scientists often find that they cannot replicate prior findings.
Smoking is not just habit-based but is deeply entwined with emotions.
A therapist explains acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Researcher discovers a universal slump in life satisfaction.