Exercise Linked to Fewer Depression Signs in Seniors, Study Finds
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology examined how regular physical activity influences depressive symptoms among older adults. Researchers surveyed
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Childhood Adversity Linked to Poor Mental Health Outcomes in Young Adults
Emerging adults around age 19 who reported four or more adverse childhood experiences showed significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts, hard d
Dual Training Outperforms Single Therapies for Depression
Researchers recently analyzed multiple clinical trials to evaluate how blending physical exercise with mental stimulation impacts depressive symptoms. Published
The Honest Truth About Aromatherapy Roll-Ons and Mood
A wellness company selling aromatherapy roll-ons has published a candid analysis of their product’s efficacy. They argue that while scent influences emotion, th
Brain Activity Study Reveals Five Distinct Profiles for Depression
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have identified five unique brain activity patterns associated with depression, challenging the idea that a single dia
Depression Treatments Alter Emotional Processing
A new scientific study reveals that both psilocybin and conventional antidepressant medications successfully decrease the human brain's natural inclination towa
Do antidepressants actually alter brain structure? A massive neuroscience study weighs in
A sweeping analysis of nearly 8,700 brain scans has found that subtle structural differences in the brains of people taking antidepressants are primarily linked
Higher testosterone linked to opposite suicide risks for older men and women
A study published in a psychiatric journal found that testosterone levels affect suicide risk differently in older men and women experiencing severe depression.
Global Study Launches to Track Daily Mental Health Effects of Cannabis Use
An international team of researchers has begun a two-year project to monitor how regular cannabis consumption influences mood and mental well-being in real time
Emotional Silencing Linked to Increased Loneliness and Depression in New Research
A new psychological study has revealed that individuals who regularly suppress their emotions experience higher rates of loneliness and depression. The research
Brain Scans Show Recurrent Depression Leaves Lasting Amygdala Changes
A large international study has found that people who have experienced multiple depressive episodes exhibit increased activity in the amygdala, the brain region
Happier Friendships Boost Global Health Outcomes
A recent global survey of more than 200,000 adults found that those with stronger, more frequent friendships report better mental and physical health than those