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Therapists say mindfulness can be the perfect entry point when you don't know where to begin in therapy—no meditation experience required, just a willingness...
Depression has no single cause—it's a complex mix of genetics, brain chemistry, life stress, and hormones.
Medical and health sciences students report alarmingly high rates of depression, anxiety, and stress, but stigma and cost barriers prevent most from seeking...
New AI research shows computers can spot depression, anxiety, and stress from simple questionnaires with remarkable accuracy, potentially transforming how mental health screening works.
New research reveals that young e-cigarette users concerned about vaping's impact on anxiety and depression are 5x more likely to have already quit.
New research shows that academic pressure at age 15 increases depression risk by 25% and self-harm by 8%—effects that persist into early adulthood.
Stanford researchers are scaling an innovative therapy designed to help youth ages 8-18 recover from trauma, with a new mobile game app and school programs reaching kids globally.
A major Canadian study of nearly 20,000 people shows that struggling to pay bills nearly doubles your risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
New research explores how mindfulness-based stress reduction could help patients with functional neurological disorder, a condition that mimics serious neurological diseases but has no clear physical cause.
New research shows smartphone-based mental health monitoring captures real-time stress and discrimination that traditional surveys miss, offering hope for personalized care.
A major review of 22 studies shows ashwagandha significantly reduces anxiety, stress, and depression—but dosage and duration matter more than you'd think.
New research reveals that hospital readmissions after liver transplant significantly worsen depression and anxiety, especially in women, signaling a critical gap in post-transplant mental health care.
New research reveals specific inflammatory markers are directly linked to depression symptoms like anhedonia, offering hope for targeted treatments.
A groundbreaking study shows firefighters using a trauma-focused app had significantly lower depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms than those using basic mood tracking.
New German study reveals 85% of people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome face severe mental health challenges, yet many remain underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Two groundbreaking studies reveal how computer-based training programs can significantly reduce stress, depression, and PTSD symptoms in just weeks.
A groundbreaking study in Kenya shows community health workers can successfully deliver mental health support to pregnant women, with 54.5% attending sessions.
Scientists found a protein called Reelin that repairs gut damage from stress and produces antidepressant effects—opening new treatment possibilities.
New research reveals people with both depression and anxiety face 32% higher risk of heart attacks and strokes—here's the science behind it.
New research from Mali reveals 98.2% of healthcare workers show PTSD symptoms, with nearly 60% experiencing anxiety and depression during COVID-19.
The 'most depressing day of the year' was invented for a travel ad, but January's real challenges can still affect your mood.
New research reveals that air pollution exposure significantly increases depression, anxiety, and stress—with highly polluted cities showing rates 20% higher than cleaner areas.
A Texas researcher's hurricane birth experience revealed how natural disasters create lasting mental health impacts that trap communities in cycles of trauma and economic decline.
Scientists are exploring how technology affects mental health, with new studies examining digital interventions and brain patterns in depression.
New research reveals how social support dramatically reduces depression and anxiety in parents caring for children with intellectual disabilities.
New research reveals older women with both depression and anxiety face dramatically higher long COVID risk, even when infection rates stay the same.
New research shows 30% of college students face elevated mental health symptoms, revealing how different brain systems work together during stress.
New research reveals that depression, anxiety, and social isolation drive higher suicide rates in older autistic adults—but targeted interventions can help.
New study of 312,000 Americans finds skin cancer patients report more poor mental health days, revealing an overlooked connection between dermatology and psychology.
New research reveals 30% of kids visiting the ER for stomach pain also show signs of depression—often going undetected during medical visits.
New research reveals which specific anxiety and depression symptoms create the strongest connections in teen mental health networks.
Hoarding disorder is a distinct mental health condition—not just messiness. Here's what you need to know about recognizing it and getting help.
New research shows 5-minute mindfulness sessions can reduce depression by 19% and anxiety by 12.6%, making mental wellness more accessible than ever.
New research reveals combining physical exercise with mindfulness practices delivers the strongest mental health benefits—but you have options.
New global data reveals anxiety cases will hit 515 million and depression cases 466 million by 2040, with young people and developing nations hardest hit.
New research reveals how internet addiction creates a chain reaction that weakens resilience and hope, making college students more vulnerable to depression.
New research shows how teens feel about their health matters more than their actual diagnosis when it comes to mental wellness.
New research on Kurdish chemical attack survivors reveals 79% still have PTSD decades later, showing how trauma embeds itself in both mind and body.
New research reveals teens who catch up on sleep over weekends have a 41% lower risk of depression symptoms.
New research reveals Pilates delivers statistically large reductions in anxiety and depression while boosting energy levels.
A groundbreaking study of 500+ Kurdish survivors reveals 79% still have PTSD symptoms decades after chemical attacks—challenging the myth that trauma heals with time.
Chronic stress doesn't just make you tired—it physically changes how your brain processes emotions and threats, creating a cycle that's harder to break.
Chronic stress keeps your nervous system stuck in high alert, rewiring your brain and triggering a cascade of mental and physical health problems.
New research reveals effective alternatives to traditional therapy that can significantly improve mental health without the barriers of cost or accessibility.
Sleep anxiety creates a vicious cycle where worrying about not sleeping actually prevents sleep, but proven techniques can break the pattern.
New data reveals 66% of employees feel burned out, while anxiety affects 28% of workers—but companies with mental health support see dramatically better outcomes.
A major review of 73 studies shows exercise reduces depression symptoms just as effectively as therapy or medication—no gym membership required.
38% of Americans plan mental health resolutions this year, while breakthrough anxiety treatments using psychedelics and nasal sprays enter final trials.
The FDA just approved the first at-home brain stimulation device for depression, showing 58% improvement in symptoms after 10 weeks of daily use.
New research proves that even single mindfulness sessions can significantly reduce stress levels, with some exercises showing effects comparable to longer programs.
