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Over-the-counter (OTC) products like St John’s Wort and omega-3s have long been touted for helping with depression, but new research reveals that 64 different OTC products have been tested in clinical trials, with…
FRIDAY, July 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Relatives bereaved by natural death with high and sustained grief symptoms have ...
Too often, that is the message received by mothers during and after pregnancy, even as anxiety, depression or intrusive thoughts ...
We’ve never been more connected, yet so many of us feel deeply alone. In a world filled with social media, video calls, and ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (STATELINE) - Across the nation, Medicaid is the single largest payer for mental health care, and in rural ...
Digital technologies can facilitate comprehensive mental health assessment of an individual’s treatment needs, while also enabling data aggregation and analysis at the population or service level. The Service Needs Index…
Background Safe Spaces offer a person-centred, non-clinical and welcoming place for adults experiencing a mental health crisis to seek support as an alternative to presenting to the Emergency Department (ED). The aim of…
Background Undiagnosed depressive and anxiety disorders may be widespread. The study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of undiagnosed depressive and/or anxiety disorders (DAD) among women in two…
A massive European study has uncovered a powerful connection between hearing loss, loneliness, and memory decline. Researchers at the University of Geneva found that older adults with hearing impairments who also feel…
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Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)…
Premature menopause isn t just a hormonal issue it s a deeply emotional one for many women. A new study reveals that almost 30% experience depression, and it s not just about hormone loss but also grief, identity, and…
Struggling to sleep might be the hidden reason why adults with ADHD traits often feel less satisfied with life. New research reveals a strong link between insomnia and reduced well-being in people with ADHD symptoms…
University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma ...
In a society increasingly built on individuality and reliant on technology instead of face-to-face connection, it’s no surprise that people are feeling lonelier. The so-called “loneliness epidemic” ...
Suicide is more than a mental health problem. It’s a public health problem for society at large, and everyone has a role to ...
What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a hidden brain circuit that gives pain its emotional punch—essentially transforming ordinary discomfort into…
July 10 (UPI) --Loneliness dramatically increases a person's risk of depression and poor health, a new study says. Half of folks ...
Although the mind and body are often viewed as being separate, mental and physical health are actually closely related.
Rural areas face a serious mental healthcare gap, with similar rates of mental illness as urban areas but nearly double the ...
When you're mentally exhausted, your brain might be doing more behind the scenes than you think. In a new study using functional MRI, researchers uncovered two key brain regions that activate when people feel cognitively…
Feeling jittery as the week kicks off isn’t just a mood—it leaves a biochemical footprint. Researchers tracked thousands of older adults and found those who dread Mondays carry elevated cortisol in their hair for months…
June marked Men’s Mental Health Month, a time not only for awareness but for reminding ourselves about the growing impact of ...
Depression frequently co-occurs with other mental health conditions like anxiety, substance use disorder, obsessive-compulsive ...
Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key brain cells, restoring vital dopamine communication and neuroprotective signals in a mouse model…
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) allocate a disproportionately small fraction of their healthcare budgets to mental health, leading to a treatment gap exceeding 75%. To address this disparity, the World Health…
Researchers reviewing nearly 300 top-tier ADHD drug trials found that half skipped the rigorous, expert-led evaluations needed to rule out other conditions like depression or schizophrenia. With diagnoses often made by…
New research has found that loneliness is affecting 16 to 25-year-olds’ mental health more than any other age group. There’s ...
This column is part of a series of occasional columns regarding mental health in Minnesota, chronicling ongoing struggles ...
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a meeting on June 25-26, 2025.
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