Pulling an all-nighter might leave you exhausted — but it could also be a temporary mood-booster. Researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois studied the effects of sleep deprivation in mice and published their findings in the journal Neuron earlier this month. They
While rising rates of depression and anxiety among American teens have gotten attention, young adults may be struggling even more with those conditions, according to a new report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Approximately 36% of young adults said they
We’ve all heard about the “runner’s high” — but could that exercise-induced euphoria be as effective as antidepressants? A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam compared the effects of antidepressants and running on anxiety, depression and overall health during a 16-week
That bag of chips or slice of frozen pizza might make you happy while you’re eating it — but it could make you more susceptible to sadness long after the last bite. A new study published in the journal JAMA Open Network
People who struggle with depression could face a higher risk of diabetes, according to new research from Diabetes U.K., a British charity that aims to improve the care and treatment of people with diabetes. The researchers discovered that people with a history
Depression rates are higher than ever, with nearly 30% of U.S. adults reporting a diagnosis at some point in their lives. While many factors come into play, there are some healthy steps people can take to reduce their risk of slipping into
AI chatbot aims to provide support for women with postpartum depression: 'A tool, not a replacement'
About one in every eight women experiences symptoms of postpartum depression, also known as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), per CDC data — and with a national shortage of mental health providers, many may find it difficult to get care. Researchers
Depression and anxiety have been the biggest driver of the increase in Britons who say they are too ill to work, closely followed by a category which includes long-term COVID-19 symptoms, official figures showed on Wednesday. Britain has been slower to recover
Australia has officially become the world’s first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe patients psychedelic substances. Patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder could be prescribed doses of MDMA, also known as ecstasy. Psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, can also be
“I can’t do anything right.” “I do not enjoy life.” “My life is not useful.” The share of teens who agree with these phrases has doubled over the past decade, according to an annual poll conducted by the University of Michigan —