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…
Chronic pain in adults linked to increased risk of developing high blood pressure
Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of…
Actor Sarwat Gilani Is Encouraging Mothers with Postpartum Depression to Seek Help
In a society where new mothers are often expected to radiate joy and perfection, actor Sarwat Gilani is…
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,…
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,…
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…