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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 you view stressful situations may influence your health and wellbeing

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 are multiple diagnoses common with mental disorders?

Subsets of mental disorders—including depression and anxiety; bipolar and schizophrenia; OCD and anorexia nervosa—share a common genetic architecture

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

Reducing Crash Risk for Teens with ADHD: A Promising Training Program

ADHD has been linked to an increased risk of accidents on the road. Recent studies have shown that teens and older adults with ADHD are two times more likely to be involved in car crashes than their age mates.

Oct 18th, 2023

Why is depression after traumatic brain injury so difficult to treat?

Traumatic brain injury is distinct from regular major depression, and that's why it's resistant to conventional antidepressants.

Oct 15th, 2023

Lithium for Bipolar Disorder: All You Need to Know

Lithium is widely used to reduce the frequency and severity of manic episodes in bipolar disorder. It may also reduce the risk of dementia in patients with bipolar as well as scale down suicidal ideation.

Oct 11th, 2023

Does Depression Increase Your Risk of Other Illnesses?

Depression is associated with an increased risk of health issues like heart disease, stroke, hypertension, cancer, addiction, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Oct 10th, 2023

Drivers with ADHD 2X more likely to be involved in car crashes

A new study shows that older adults with ADHD are two times more likely to be involved in car crashes than their age mates without ADHD.

Oct 7th, 2023

How Childhood Trauma and Contrast Avoidance Influence Anxiety

A recent study conducted in Iran involving 457 participants with GAD revealed some interesting findings. It turns out that childhood traumas, problems in relationships with others, and contrast avoidance are all linked to GAD symptoms.

Oct 4th, 2023

Social media intensity, social connection, and wellbeing: The link

While heavy passive social media use weakened social connection, heavy active social media use was associated with a higher sense of social connection and well-being.

Sep 30th, 2023

Healthy lifestyle can prevent depression: Recent research proves why

New research shows that healthy lifestyle habits like frequent social connection, regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, moderate alcohol consumption, healthy diet, zero smoking, and minimal sedentary behavior reduce the risk of depression.

Sep 28th, 2023

Is ADHD real? Insights into the roots of all mental health issues

Like all other mental health conditions, ADHD is real. However, there's something underlying in all mental health disorders that has eluded researchers for eons.

Sep 28th, 2023

Social media addiction linked with anxiety and depression in young adults

Young adults with higher levels of social media addiction had stronger symptoms of anxiety and depression and worse relationships with their parents.

Sep 21st, 2023

Emotion-Focused Therapy Vs. CBT: Which is More Effective?

One study has shown that emotion-focused therapy (EFT) may be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating generalized anxiety disorder.

Sep 17th, 2023

Negative social comparison linked with suicidal ideation and social media use

A study in Psychology of Popular Media shows that young people who feel bad about themselves after comparing themselves with others on social media are more likely to consider suicide.

Sep 14th, 2023

The Power of Positivity in Battling Depression

A new study has found that people who recovered from major depression tend to focus more on negativity than positivity, which puts them at risk of relapse.

Sep 7th, 2023

Safe Prescription Best Practices to Reduce Addiction Risk

Drug addiction from psychiatric medication has been a problem for quite some time. This is so because mental healthcare providers often prescribe addictive meds when something less risky could have done the job.

Sep 3rd, 2023

Bipolar disorder: Antidepressants may prevent relapse in patients

Continuing long-term treatment with modern antidepressants may help reduce the risk of relapsing into depression in patients with bipolar disorder.

Aug 24th, 2023

Anxious people use a different part of their brain to control emotion

Research shows that anxious people use a less suitable part of their brain to control emotions and make decisions in socially difficult situations than non-anxious people. And such decisions usually lead to social avoidance.

Aug 21st, 2023

Lithium dosage: how much lithium do you need to treat mental illness?

Use lithium in as low a dosage as does the job. For most people, using subtherapeutic doses of lithium, i.e., below 0.6 mmol/L, can be substantially effective in treating psychiatric issues while reducing the risks of adverse effects.

Aug 12th, 2023

Risk of Developing Schizophrenia: New Insights Revealed

Researchers from Georgia State University's TReNDS Center have found that age-related changes in the brain's patterns could be linked to the risk of developing schizophrenia.

Aug 3rd, 2023

When Should You Stop Using Lithium? 5 Reasons to Quit Lithium

Top reasons to quit lithium include the inability to cope with the side effects like diarrhea and tremor, lithium toxicity, or when the drug interferes with other medication. You may also quit lithium when you get well.

Jul 27th, 2023

Early Signs That May Help Predict ADHD Risk

Recent research conducted by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences suggests that certain factors known at birth, such as maternal drug use, smoking, and pregnancy complications, may help predict the likelihood of ADHD symptoms in the child.

Jul 13th, 2023

Possible Cure for OCD Found at Last?

Scientists have recently made an exciting breakthrough in understanding OCD by uncovering a chemical imbalance in specific regions of the brain associated with decision-making and habits. This finding not only sheds light on the underlying cause of OCD...

Jul 6th, 2023

New Type of Depression Found

A recent study conducted by scientists at Stanford Medicine has shed light on a new type of depression known as the cognitive biotype. This specific subtype, accounting for 27% of depressed patients, is characterized by difficulties in planning ahead...

Jun 29th, 2023

Reducing social media use to 30 minutes daily can reduce depression

Cutting it down to 30 minutes daily can significantly reduce your anxiety and depression. This is according to a new study by the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General.

Jun 24th, 2023

Reversing Brain Signals: New Key for Treating Depression?

A new study by Stanford Medicine scientists discovered that TMS works simply because of how depression affects the brain.

Jun 18th, 2023

Does the pill increase a woman's risk of depression?

Women who started using the pill as teenagers had a 130% higher chance of developing depression, while those who started as adults had a 92% chance, according to a new study.

Jun 15th, 2023

Is schizophrenia an autoimmune disease? What new study suggests

Several past studies have identified a link between autoimmunity and schizophrenia. Schizophrenia also shows many similarities with auto immune diseases that it could be considered an autoimmune disease itself. Well, a new study has shed even more light

Jun 11th, 2023

Brain mechanism behind anxiety and OCD found at last

Researchers have always thought that only neurons, the major type of brain cells, control behavior. But a minor type of brain cells known as microglia also influences behavior -- specifically anxiety-related behaviors.

Jun 10th, 2023

Battling loneliness? Here's how to fight it in today's world

Loneliness is a pervasive problem affecting people of all ages and backgrounds globally. Perhaps you're feeling lonely right now. It's easy to mistake loneliness for depression, but they're different.

May 10th, 2023

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Lithium Toxicity?

Lithium toxicity is a serious condition in which there's too much lithium in your blood. The question is, how do you know you have lithium toxicity? This article highlights signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity

May 3rd, 2023

Can stress during pregnancy lead to postpartum depression?

Can stress during pregnancy lead to postpartum depression? This question is fundamental as it can help us uncover risk factors for postpartum depression, consequently allowing us to buffer against it before it gets the chance to occur after childbirth.

Apr 27th, 2023

ADHD stimulant abuse common among teens: how to protect your child

Abuse of opioids and other hard drugs is pretty common, but it's interesting to know that prescription stimulants for ADHD are being abused just as much. Interestingly, this misuse doesn't only happen among adults but teens as well

Apr 20th, 2023

How changing your posture and movement can improve depression

A depressed person usually moves around differently from a healthy person. Slumped shoulders, slower gait, and the like. It all suggests that a link exists between depression and one's motor movement and posture.

Apr 8th, 2023

Is Moderate Alcohol Good for You? Debunking the Myth

Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with decreased risk for depression, but the research doesn't exactly prove causality

Mar 30th, 2023

Anxiety can alter the immune system of pregnant women

New research shows that anxiety during pregnancy can alter the patient's immune system.

Mar 23rd, 2023

Depression and gut bacteria: how gut health affects your mood

Researchers have recently discovered how gut health can impact mental health. There is an intestinal immune cell that impacts the gut microbiota (total microorganism in the gut), which consequently affects brain functions associated with stress-induced beh

Mar 22nd, 2023