Hair loss drug finasteride causing psychological side effects in some men
WARNING: This story discusses depression, suicide and suicidal ideation. Two months ago, at his best friend’s wedding, Andre…
Can AI treat mental health? Millions of young Americans are turning to chatbots for help
Millions of young people in the U.S. are using AI chatbots to address mental health issues Researchers found…
The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments
Perhaps the most intriguing implication of recent breakthrough research lies in an unexpected connection: the most rigorous mechanistic…
Banned Kenyan athletes struggling with depression, experts call for help
One official of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak), who has worked at the agency for five years,…
Listening to slow-tempo music may boost sleep quality for people over 50
A new meta-analysis finds that listening to soothing, slow-tempo music can meaningfully enhance sleep quality in older adults,…
Mental health care should be primary care
For the first time, the United Nations has formally placed mental health on equal footing with chronic diseases…
Adults diagnosed with concussion face elevated risk of a traffic crash
Adults diagnosed with a concussion may be at about 50 per cent higher risk of a subsequent traffic…
Seasonal Depression May Have ‘Overlooked’ Cause
As the days become shorter and nights get longer, many brace for the winter blues. But what actually causes them?  For decades,…
Opioid receptors caught in motion offering clues for safer painkillers
Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called…
People with traumatic spinal cord injuries at higher risk of developing chronic health problems
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI)…
Man’s Tattoo Regret Is Making Him Severely Depressed
Maybe it’s the butterfly tattoo you got in college, or the name of a former lover. The truth…
Sadness and depression are not the same
Have you ever felt so sad, not just momentarily, but persistently – that even the simplest things feel…