Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study ...

ABOUT ONE IN 10 men experience depression or anxiety. But only about half ever receive treatment, often because men can feel a stigma related to having a mental health condition. “We've all been ...

Depression is a debilitating mental health disorder that is estimated to affect approximately 5% of people worldwide. It is ...

Scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells that behave differently in people with depression, offering a ...

For decades, depression has been explained to patients as a “chemical imbalance” in the brain, a vague phrase that never ...

Postpartum depression isn’t just the “baby blues.” It’s a serious mental illness that leaves new moms extremely sad, ...

My neighbour glared at me when, recently, I suggested that she might like to join me in a litter pick being organised to help clear up our local park. “I have depression,” she said icily, fixing me ...

Teen depression duration varies significantly, with untreated episodes lasting weeks to years, while professional treatment can reduce symptoms within 4-6 weeks and achieve meaningful recovery in 3-12 ...

Researchers say that thanks to new imaging they have discovered six “biotypes” of depression. The new study was published in Nature Medicine and found that brain imaging could be used to better ...

Studies have linked excessive screen time to mental health problems like depression in adolescents. New research now suggests that this link may be driven by shorter sleep and worse organization of ...

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