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Background Lithium has long been considered to reduce suicidal behaviour in patients with affective disorders, but evidence from large real-world populations remains limited. Objective To estimate the effects of lithium…
Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing.
T he Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released the latest edition of its National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which is the source ...
Can we teach children to be kinder? A recent study suggests the answer is yes—and that the effects reach beyond kindness itself.
Depression could cost Morocco more than $21 billion (around MAD 191 billion) by 2050, according to a new international study, with most of the economic losses expected to come from lower workforce ...
A recent study indicates that loneliness alters how we perceive internal physical signals. Lonely individuals tend to distrust their bodily sensations and show reduced brain responses to their heartbeats, offering a…
Are psychiatrists aware that susceptible people can absorb dark emotions from others when times are tough? The post Absorbing Dark Emotions: Emotional Contagion appeared first on Mad In America.
Here are some of the behaviours that scientists believe will keep your head in the game ...
Conveying Clinical Wisdom Is Not Giving Advice. Here is a little secret that some patients (and psychotherapists) might find surprising: Clinical wisdom is not about advice-giving ...
When we think about mental health, we often picture counseling offices, psychiatric medications, or hospitals. Yet one of the strongest predictors of anxiety, depression, chronic stress, substance use ...
Previous mental health coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Kettering Health system has launched the first mental health intensive outpatient program in Montgomery County for expectant and new ...
HAMDEN, Ohio (WSYX) — Attorneys for Elizabeth Siders have filed a motion asking a Vinton County judge to order a mental health ...
The question is no longer whether young people are using AI for mental health care, but the soundness of the advice they receive, health officials say.
why experts believe a radical shift in our perception of sleep is essential for mental wellbeing, as poor rest is linked to rising anxiety and depression levels. Learn practical tips to improve your ...
People exposed to less sugar in their first 1,000 days of life experienced lower risks of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia, as well as anxiety and depression, according to a study in npj ...
Learn how family-based treatment supports children and adolescents with eating disorders through parental empowerment, nutritional recovery, and phased care.
Psychology says people who give huge importance to their house help aren't necessarily arrogant or dependent. The behaviour can reflect empathy, gratitude, emotional intelligence and an egalitarian ...
LGBTQ+ young people are set to benefit from a significant expansion of community-based counselling and talk therapy services following the announcement of a €3 million investment in Budget 2026 by ...
Humans are the only animals whose faces redden with embarrassment. Should we see that as an affliction, or as a blessing?‘Blushing is the most peculiar and most human of all expressions,” Charles Darwin once wrote, and…
August is National Wellness Month, making it an ideal time to check in on your mental health as summer winds down and back-to-school schedules approach. Jaimie Clayton, President and CEO of Oakland ...
Posted August 4, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Our minds constantly build maps of our relationships, and enemies seem to make a stronger impression than friends. We remember who trusts whom, who competes for…
Yes, they’ve heard all the poop jokes. Public health staffers are painstakingly tracing the sources of this massive outbreak, combing through fast-food orders and lettuce purchases as they listen to people’s lengthy…
Ahead of Medicaid work requirements, a health plan in California hopes to stanch the number of people losing coverage by using an AI program to schedule appointments and remind enrollees to fill out paperwork. The plan…
Uncertainty about money can create more anxiety than financial setbacks. Know why the unknown affects mental health and practical ways to manage financial stress.
What works best in the long run, psychotherapy or medication for social anxiety disorder (SAD)? And what does the gut microbiome have to do with SAD?
Michigan has announced the first two deaths related to an outbreak of illnesses caused by the Cyclospora parasite.
As Nigeria continues efforts to improve maternal healthcare outcomes, increasing attention is being given not only to safe pregnancy and childbirth but also to postpartum recovery, maternal mental ...
Ben Affleck shares how he overcame his alcohol addiction. Says it is not “overpriced rehabs”. “I hate to say it but the cure for addiction and the only cure I’ve seen is not these overpriced rehabs or ...
Across Nigeria, conversations about motherhood have traditionally centered on pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and the sacrifices expected of women. While these aspects of motherhood remain important ...
Opinion - Across Nigeria, conversations about motherhood have traditionally centered on pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and the sacrifices expected of women. While these aspects of motherhood remain ...