Depression

Women have broken barriers like never before. From running companies to leading innovation in science, medicine, and tech, today’s women are in charge of their careers and lives. But while…

Silentó, the rapper famous for the viral dance hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to charges related…

Mental health parity rules, which require insurance companies to cover mental health care on par with physical health care, are currently at risk of being weakened by the Trump administration’s…

People often experience better mental health after weight-loss surgery, but new research shows that the key factor may not be the weight loss itself—it’s the reduction in weight stigma that…

If you’re someone who regularly stays up past midnight and wakes up late the next morning, it might be time to rethink your routine. New research published in PLOS One…

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that mental wellness is just as important as physical health—especially for men, who are often taught to stay silent…

Nearly one in ten men in the U.S. face anxiety or depression, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Despite this, experts say many men suffer in silence—often…

A comprehensive study from the Netherlands reveals a consistent connection between chronic low-grade inflammation and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and subtle cognitive impairments, particularly in memory and attention. Using both…

A new study published in BMC Psychiatry reveals that people with higher abdominal fat levels are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, and depression may partly explain the connection.…

Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep. It is often used as a supplement to help with sleep problems. But can it also affect depression? This article explores the relationship…

Men in the UK live on average four years less than women, a disparity driven by a complex mix of biological, behavioral, and social factors. In response, the UK government…

An analysis by Investopedia reveals that Hawaii offers the most affordable health insurance in the United States, followed by Oregon, Idaho, California, and North Dakota. These states share characteristics such…

New research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals that the brain’s structural connections at just three months old can predict an infant’s emotional growth over the next six months. Using…

Hundreds of state patients—those declared mentally unfit to stand trial—are being held in prisons instead of psychiatric hospitals. This number has risen sharply over the past year amid disputes between…

A recent study published in Nature Mental Health explores the genetic connections and cause-effect relationships between cannabis use, cannabis use disorder (CanUD), and various psychiatric disorders. In the United States,…

John Brenkus, the renowned host of ESPN’s “Sport Science,” has passed away after a prolonged struggle with depression, according to a statement from Brinx TV, the production company he founded.…

A large-scale study involving 2.5 million people has found that depression experienced in midlife significantly increases the risk of developing dementia later on. Researchers discovered that feelings of unhappiness and…

You might think your wild 20s are the decade that defines your health—but new research says it’s actually the years between 36 and 46 that matter most. A new study…

Aches and pains in middle-aged and older adults are often blamed on aging. However, new research suggests that mental health issues like depression and loneliness might be the real cause.…

Researchers at McGill University have discovered nine molecules in the blood that are linked to depression in teenagers. These molecules, called microRNAs, were found at higher levels in teens diagnosed…