DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS

A recent study in the British Journal of General Practice suggests that adults over 50 experiencing anxiety may have double the risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared to those without anxiety. Parkinson's is increasingly prevalent globally,...

​The researchers, including those from the University of Michigan, US, wanted to understand the long-term effects of consuming alcohol on the mood and functioning of adults having bipolar disorder. The findings are published in The Journal of the Am...

Recent research has linked the consumption of energy drinks to a higher incidence of heart attacks. It is also known to cause other issues which affect the mental health of individuals.

Zoraya ter Beek, a Dutch citizen passed away by assisted suicide. While she was physically healthy, various mental health issues had affected her to what seemed like a point of ‘no return’.

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University suggests that one in every two adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have difficulty managing their emotions. The study, pub...

A recent global study published in The Lancet journal identifies low back pain, depressive disorders, and headaches as the primary causes of poor health affecting quality of life. The research, analyzing healthy life expectancy during the early COVI...

An increasing number of individuals are choosing euthanasia to end their lives. They are the people who have suffered mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, exacerbated by economic instability, climate change, social media, and other co...

Zoraya ter Beek, 28, chooses euthanasia in May due to mental health struggles. Living with cats and a boyfriend, she has borderline personality disorder, autism, and depression. Social media worsened anxiety and despair, leading to her decision.

The AI model used for the study was more than three times less predictive for depression when applied to Black people who use Meta Platforms' Facebook than for white people, the researchers reported.

Earkick is one of hundreds of free apps that are being pitched to address a crisis in mental health among teens and young adults. Because they don't explicitly claim to diagnose or treat medical conditions, the apps aren't regulated by the Food and ...

IIT-Guwahati's UBNIN, a novel algorithm, encodes brain networks of Parkinson’s disease patients and healthy individuals. It serves as a biomarker for tracking mental illness progression across neuroimaging modalities, offering potential in brain pri...

Mental health startup Amaha has raised ₹50 crore in an extended Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures, with additional contributions of ₹15.6 crore from angel investors. The Mumbai-based company plans to utilize the funding to expand its t...

Adele's recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter unveils her battle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), attributing her move to sunny LA to combat the condition. Despite loving her LA life, nostalgia for her British roots lingers, notably ti...

Explore bipolar disorder in America: 4.4% affected, impacting daily life. From types and causes to lived experiences, discover insights and seek guidance.

Doctors explain how weather can impact mood and contribute to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD, also known as winter blues or winter depression, is characterized by depressive symptoms caused by reduced exposure to sunlight during winter or gl...

As temperatures decrease and daylight hours shorten, the onset of the winter blues, scientifically termed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), impacts an increasing number of individuals. Recent statistics indicate that an astonishing two million peop...

Managing bipolar disorder can be challenging due to the variety of treatment options and conflicting guidelines. While medication is the main approach, there is minimal agreement among current guidelines.

​​Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in Brazil said that preliminary findings from the model suggested the possibility of detecting the likelihood of a person developing depression based solely on their social media friends and followe...

1 in 4 Indians sleeps for less than four hours, according to a recent survey.