Depression can look starkly different for everyone — but 6 symptoms could increase dementia risk
Deborah Brunswick We often discuss depression and dementia separately, although scientists have long observed a connection between the…
Hormonal contraceptives show differing heart risks among stressed women
Antonia Seligowski, PhD, of the Neurocardiac Effects of Stress & Trauma Laboratory within the Department of Psychiatry at…
My psychosis got so bad I started thinking I was a God
After the mania came the madness (Picture: Cal Speet) When the medical team collected me from my mother’s house in…
Controversial diet may help drug-resistant depression: study
Down in the dumps? Help might be hiding in your fridge. A new, first-of-its-kind study suggests a controversial…
Trazodone linked to safer delirium outcomes in older adults
A large U.S. study suggests that older adults hospitalized with delirium may experience better outcomes when treated with…
Blood gene signals reveal Parkinson’s risk years before diagnosis
Blood-based DNA repair and stress-response signals reveal a brief molecular window preceding Parkinson’s diagnosis. Study: Longitudinal assessment of…
Makoko demolition may trigger mental disorders, say experts
Seasoned psychiatrists have warned that the ongoing demolition of homes in Makoko could trigger severe emotional distress, mental…
First-of-its-kind clinical guidance on psychedelic medicine released
Unbound Medicine and Johns Hopkins Medicine today announced a significant expansion of the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry POC-IT Guide,…
Microdosing for Depression Appears to Work About as Well as Drinking Coffee
About a decade ago, many media outlets—including WIRED—zeroed in on a weird trend at the intersection of mental…
Research reveals dual impact of brain stimulation on people with depression and anxiety
Research investigating the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on individuals with depression and comorbid anxiety reveals…
Neighborhood disadvantage accelerates biological aging through emotional distress
While scientists have long known that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with biological symptoms of accelerated…
Eating melatonin-rich foods is linked to lower obesity and depression rates
A large cohort study suggests that melatonin from everyday foods may mark dietary patterns associated with lower rates…