Explainer | How can Hongkongers seek help for depression, and what treatment is available?
Hong Kong was shocked on Sunday by a suspected murder-suicide case in which a father with a history…
Joe Pantoliano reveals mental health battles almost ‘destroyed’ his life
Joe Pantoliano confesses that his mental health struggles with clinical depression nearly “destroyed” his life and wrecked his…
Which GLP-1 meds have the most side effects? Study of 60,000 Facebook posts gives answers
A deep dive into public Facebook posts uncovers the real-world side effect patterns of GLP-1 medications, revealing what…
FDA Panel Casts Doubt on Safety of SSRI Use in Pregnancy
On Monday, July 21, a 10-member panel headed by Marty Makary, MD, MPH, commissioner of the FDA convened…
EMA OKs Oral Treatment for Postnatal Depression
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive…
Creatine may enhance neuroprotection through energy pathways
Scientists reveal how creatine could do more than build muscle, fueling brain resilience, enhancing mood, and supporting cognitive…
Increased Anxiety, Depression in Women With PCOS
TOPLINE: Compared with control women, those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) had a higher risk for anxiety and…
How to tell the difference between a low mood and depression? What you need to know (and how to help your kids)
The other day, my friend’s 16-year-old daughter messaged her to ask: ‘Mum, do I ever seem narcissistic? I…
Most Mental Illnesses Arise Without Family History
Summary: A massive Danish study shows that most mental illnesses—like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression—occur in people with…
Footie tickets to be prescribed on NHS in bid to stop over-use of antidepressant pills
FREE tickets to football matches will be dished out on the NHS to people with depression under a…
Overuse injuries spark lasting pain and mood changes through inflammation, rat study finds
New research uncovers how repetitive strain injuries ignite an inflammatory storm, driving both pain and social withdrawal, offering…
More Than Serotonin: How Psychedelics Engage the Whole Brain
Summary: Classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are known for activating the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, but a…