08 Nov
The latest CDC data shows anxiety and depression hitting U.S. adults harder, especially those 18-29 years old.
07 Oct
A new study finds using bright light therapy in addition to medication helps ease symptoms of major depressive disorder and bipolar depression.
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Researchers find no link between semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, and depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviors in patients with no prior history of the conditions.
If you are middle-aged or older, you may often feel lonely and isolated as you deal with the strains of daily life.
Now, a new survey suggests you are far from alone: More than one-third of middle-aged and senior Americans feel that way.
The good news? That means ...
Access to psychotherapy has increased substantially among Americans, particularly young adults, a new study has found.
About 12% of young adults received psychotherapy in 2021, followed by 8% of the middle-aged and 5% of seniors, researchers found.
Overall, the per...
A cancer diagnosis can bring overwhelming stress and depression to women, but new research suggests yoga can help ease that emotional toll.
“A wellness intervention that integrates yoga and psychological tools may strengthen the connections among the mind, body an...
When people whose parents died by suicide reach that same age, their own risk often spikes, Danish researchers warn.
Reporting in the journal Suicide and Life-Threatening Behaviors, the re...
For many, the holidays are a time when you connect with others and share time with loved ones. But for some, the holidays are a painful exercise in loneliness.
Having achy, painful joints isn't just a physical woe: Coupled with depression, it could also degrade an older person's brain function over time.
That's the conclusion of a study of almost 5,000 older Britons tracked for 12 years. People who had both chronic joint pain a...
Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows.
While about 1 in every 10 new moms (9.4%) suffered postpartum depression in 2010, that number rose to almost 1 in every 5 (19%) by 2021, report a tea...
A dose of green may be just what school kids with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues need, new research shows.
Canadian investigators found that a school program that let 10- to 12-year-olds spend a little time each week in nature paid dividends in improv...
Therapy provided via telehealth can reduce a person’s risk of suicide, a new study reports.
Cognitive behavior therapy reduces suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts even if delivered for a short time via telehealth, according to results published Nov. 12 in the jo...
Beta blockers are go-to meds for many people who've survived a heart attack.
However, new Swedish research has found that they might not be needed for
Many Americans experience a “winter funk” as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports.
Two-fifths of Americans (41%) said their mood declines during the winter months, according to the APA's
Women who’ve had concussions are more likely to suffer severe mental health problems following childbirth, a new study shows...
Half of young Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 spend at least four hours each day on their smartphones, computers or televisions, a new survey shows.
"As technology has become more integrated into teenagers’ lives, the time spent in front of screens has cont...
At-home brain stimulation therapy can safely and effectively treat severe to moderate depression, a new clinical trial shows.
Rates of treatment response and d...
Depression can make it tougher for athletes to recover from a concussion, and vice versa, a new study finds.
Student athlete...
A young Israeli researcher who lost a sibling in the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians said the tragedy has spurred her to study the unique aspects of grief at the sudden loss of a brother or sister.
The research by Master of Arts student Masada Buchris, of ...
A study tracking almost 10,000 9- and 10-year olds for two years finds a link between time spent watching TV and other screens with a higher odds for ADHD and depression.
“Screen use may replace time spent engaging in physical activity, sleep, socializing in-p...
"Black Box” warnings added to antidepressants might have contributed to an increase in suicide attempts and deaths among young people, ...
Light therapy: It's long been a go-to therapy for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a kind of depression that can beset some people when winter looms and days shorten.
But new research is suggesting that time spent in front of light box might ease other forms of
Whether abusive parents, drug addiction or gun violence are to blame, the fallout from childhood traumas can reverberate until a person's final days of life, new research shows.
"We found that early-life trauma in particular, especially physical abuse by parents, was str...
In a finding that illustrates the damage that laws targeting transgender people can cause, new research shows that trans and nonbinary youth in states with such laws are more likely to attempt suicide.
How much more likely? The study authors found the laws triggered up t...
More and more, primary care doctors routinely ask patients a question that may come as a surprise: Do you ever have suicidal thoughts?
Now, new research shows it's a simple intervention that can save lives.
When suicide care was made a routine part of primary care ...
U.S. suicide rates are ticking back upward again after a dip during the pandemic, new statistics show.
Suicide deaths per 100,000 people had fallen from 14.2 recorded in the pre-pandemic year of 2018 to 13.5 in 2020.
However, by 2022, the latest year for which sta...
Brain damage that veterans suffered from flying shrapnel has provided a major clue that could lead to better treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study says.
Veterans who suffered shrapnel damage connected to their amygdala, the fear center of the b...
In a move that could mean more Americans in crisis get help and get it quickly, federal officials announced Tuesday that major cellphone carriers now have the technology to direct 988 callers to local mental health services based on their location instead of their area code.
One in three former NFL players believe they have football-related brain damage that’s doing untold harm to their lives, a new study finds.
Unfortunately, their fears might be harming their mental health on top of whatever risks they face from
Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, appears to ease depression symptoms at least as well as one of the most commonly used antidepressants, a new clinical...
Having a husband or boyfriend with adult ADHD can harm a woman's mental stability, a new study suggests.
About 3 in 5 women (59%) with male partners with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had symptoms of
Antidepressants have the potential to improve memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests.
Some patients experienced a boost on brain tests after taking the SSR...
Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of health care workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows.
The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and
Deprivation, neglect and abuse during childhood can increase a person’s long-term risk of health problems, a new study warns.
“Stress is implicated in nine of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States today,” said senior researcher
Over 5 million Americans could benefit if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the "magic mushroom" psychedelic psilocybin as a treatment for depression, researchers estimate.
“While our analysis is a crucial first step, we've only scratched the surface i...
An analysis of where suicides are occurring in the United States shows that, tragically, location matters.
People living in poorer areas with fewer resources are significantly more likely to fall victim to suicide versus those living in more affluent areas, new data from...
New research uncovers a possible reason why teenaged girls struggled so mightily with their mental health during the pandemic: Scans showed their brains aged far faster than expected during that stressful time, even faster than the brains of their male peers.
In the stud...
A distinct brain pattern appears to make some people more likely to develop depression, a new study indicates.
“Deep” functional MRI brain scans revealed that a brai...
Ketamine is becoming a popular depression drug, but doctors aren’t keeping in mind the danger it can pose to a pregnancy, a new study warns.
Ketamine can be ...
The booming popularity of the weight-loss drug semaglutide has prompted increasing concerns about potential side effects from taking Ozempic or
A survey of Australian adolescents finds those who are experiencing depressive symptoms have double the risk of taking up vaping.
“In the short term, nicotine may reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, and young people may be reaching for vapes as a coping mechanis...
In some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
"Our findings provide additional support for depressive symptoms as an early feature of preclini...
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- There's a strong association between a state's policies and laws around the rights of transgender people and the mental health of transgender residents, a new study shows.
"Trans individuals who were worried about having their r...
People stricken with a severe case of COVID-19 have a higher risk of mental illness in the year following their infection, a new study warns.
However, vaccination appears to ward off these effects on mental health, researchers reported Aug. 21 in the journal
Suicide rates among female doctors are significantly higher than those of the general population, a new study finds.
Female doctors hav...
Kids considering suicide after receiving mental health care at a hospital can be helped by automated text messages that help them feel hopeful and supported, a new study finds.
Children receiving the texts as part of a program called Caring Contacts said they felt more p...
Black employees in a toxic workplace are more susceptible to depression and sleep loss than whites are, according to new research.
Black workers being mistreated by emp...
Pregnant women and new moms have better access to treatment for mood disorders, thanks to Obamacare, a new study finds.
As Americans sweat through another scorching summer, one expert warns that while extreme heat can cause physical harm it can also wreak havoc with your mental health.
Sizzling temperatures can make anyone irritable, but it can be far worse for some, especially those with...
There's a hint of good news for parents concerned about teen mental health: After 57% of U.S. teen girls surveyed in 2021 said they felt "persistent sadness," that number declined somewhat by 2023, to 53%, new government data shows.
In the latest biennial poll of over 20...
Three out of four police officers have experienced at least one concussion, increasing their risk of mental health issues, a new s...
Depression can lower a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer, a new study reports.
Women with breast cancer and depression are more than three times as like...
Hospitalization for a heart-related emergency can have profound effects on a person’s mental health, a new study finds.
People hospitalized for heart at...