New review calls for biologically grounded approach to psychiatric diagnosis
A comprehensive invited review published today in Brain Medicine confronts one of the most persistent paradoxes in modern…
Woman Became Depressed in 40s, Then Forgotten Passion Changes Everything
A woman from Texas thought she had everything she was supposed to want—elite degrees, a successful career and…
Rural health: How Australian farmer Brendan Cullen swam his way out of depression
Eventually – with the help of antidepressants and swimming – he clambered out of long-term depression. In his…
‘Be prepared to be treated differently’: The perils some face after declaring their mental health conditions at work
Fearing that she would not be given a fair chance if she was upfront about her condition, she…
40%+ of HK ‘Gen Z’ report moderate to severe depression
Over 40 per cent of Hong Kong’s “Generation Z” population report moderate to severe depression, a survey has…
Warning over screen time and chatbots as number of depressed hits record high
One in three Hong Kong adults have moderate to severe symptoms of depression, almost triple the rate from…
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who’s seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to…
Scientists call for integration of physical activity into psychiatric care
People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder die on average ten to 20 years…
Berries, apples, and citrus linked to greater happiness and optimism
A decade-long analysis of over 40,000 women reveals that diets rich in flavonoid-packed foods like berries, apples, and…
Healing From Depression Doesn’t Always Feel Good — 10 Signs You’re Actually Getting Better
You’ve spent the last couple of weeks in hiding; you’ve become a recluse. You spent your days sleeping,…
Dopamine bursts drive faster movement during happy moments
New research by engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why,…
Emerson Hospital’s garden therapy program helps patients bloom
Today, about a half-dozen patients are busy assembling bouquets: a musician, an artist, an activist. All have full…