Depression
Global Misery Worst Since Records Began
Global happiness has been on the wane since 2014, according to Gallup.
Tropical System Behind Florence Might Become Storm
The chances the system will form into a tropical depression by Saturday is 70 percent.
40-Foot-Wide Depression Opens Up Between Two Homes
The two families were able to evacuate safely and declined help from the American Red Cross, officials said.
We Might Be Heading for a Crash as Bad as 1929
The U.S. economy crashes when it becomes too top heavy—the rich don't spend nearly as much of their income as the middle class and the poor.
Vaccine for Acne Could Be One Step Closer
At present, medications for acne are often insufficient and have been linked to serious side effects.
Ketamine Appears to Work Like an Opioid
Growing evidence suggests ketamine could be used to ease treatment-resistant depression. And researchers at Stanford University were surprised to find out why that could be.
FDA Approves Magic Mushrooms Depression Drug Trial
Trial participants will take the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms while having psychological therapy.
Can Too Much Exercise Affect Your Mental Health?
Exercise is known to benefit people's mental health, but scientists recently discovered that too much exercise may have a negative effect on it.
Ketamine Shows Promise as Teen Depression Treatment
Ketamine is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most promising ways to rapidly treat acute depression.
Tipped Service Industry Jobs Are Linked to Depression
Service workers' mental health could be negatively impacted by "the customer is always right" mentality, researchers said.
Depression Linked to Low Levels of Brain Molecule
The discovery could help researchers create a blood test to diagnose depression.
Michelle Williams Seeks Help for Depression
"I recently listened to the same advice I have given to thousands around the world and sought help from a great team of healthcare professionals."
Immigrant Children Sue Trump Over Detention Conditions
The lawsuit alleges cruel treatment, including administration of psychotropic drugs against their will.
Border Separation Could Lead to Depression and Disease
A huge amount of data have shown that traumatic events like this pose clear risks to the mental and physical health of children.
Sleep Patterns May Influence Depression Risk In Women
Sleep patterns may contribute to depression risk.
U.K. Youth Mental Health "Epidemic" Blamed on Facebook
U.K. health officials want to hold social media companies accountable for growing rates of mental illness and obesity in children and teens.
Scientists Are Looking at LSD's Medical Potential
This finding further upholds the drug's potential use in treating a number of mental health conditions such as depression and addiction.
Over 200 Common Drugs Linked to Depression
One-third of adults in the U.S. may be unwittingly taking prescription drugs linked to depression and suicide, according to a new study.
Psychedelics May Physically Alter Brain Structure
Findings suggest that psychedelics could be used to treat a host of mood and anxiety disorders, such as depression, anxiety, addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.
'New Type of Depression' May Have Been Discovered
Currently, most anti-depressants are based on one hypothesis of how the mental disorder arises.
After Kate Spade's Death, Ivanka Trump Offers Advice
"If you are struggling with depression and contemplating suicide, please, please seek help," Ivanka Trump tweeted.
Study Shows When Shock Therapy Is Best for Depression
It may be time to end the stigma against the approach.
Depression Speeds Up Brain Aging According to New Study
The findings highlight the importance of catching symptoms of cognitive decline early, experts said.
New Study Uncovers Wiring of Transgender Brains
Being transgender is a trait comparable to being left-handed, according to an expert.
Childhood Pets May Make People Mentally Healthier
If you're looking for a good reason to adopt a shelter animal, maybe consider this one.
Anxiety in Middle Age Linked to Dementia in New Study
Researchers have investigated whether anxiety is a precursor or risk factor of dementia.
Depression Linked to 44 Genes in Major New Study
Over 200 researchers worked on the largest study yet into the potential genetic risk factors of the disease which is linked to almost 1 million suicides worldwide each year.
New Study Links PMS to Drinking Alcohol
Women with PMS experience an average of 3,000 days of debilitating symptoms during their reproductive lives.
What Was Verne Troyer's Cause of Death?
"Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible."
Ketamine Can Rapidly Treat Depression, New Study Says
Ketamine is perhaps best known for being a popular recreational drug.