Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
New $2 saliva test can tell you if you’re depressed
A new way to quickly detect depression is causing a literal spit take. Trusting a depressed brain to…
Higher autism risk tied to parental postpartum depression
A massive population study reveals that postpartum depression in either parent, especially in both, may signal a substantially…
Record surge in mental health claims as NHS backlogs grow | UK | News
Britain is in the grip of a mental-health crisis, with record numbers of people turning to private medical…
Microdosing this psychedelic can ease major depression
This trip might just be worth taking. New research suggests that microdosing a popular psychedelic may provide relief…
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…