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Cross-country skiers are 50% less likely to develop depression than the general population.
A focus on more realistic performance outcomes can help students cope when things do not go to plan.
We found refugees with insecure visas had poorer mental health than refugees with secure visas. But social interaction with the wider community seems to help.
Losers suffer a far greater sense of loss than the corresponding euphoria experienced by those on the winning side.
Dance therapy is effective in treating depression, improving memory and neuroplasticity in older adults and improving executive function in those with Parkinson’s disease.
From dementia to depression to drug addiction, artificial brain stimulation has been hailed as a landmark medical technology for the future. But safeguards are needed if we want the benefits without the risks.
New research shows that men living in the most deprived areas were 51% more likely to experience depression than those living in areas that were not deprived.
Tryptophan, found in food, is an important ingredient in the neurotransmitter serotonin. But is that enough to support it as a possible mood booster? The research is decidedly mixed.
Loneliness is a bigger cause of death than a poor diet, obesity, alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise, and it’s on a par with heavy smoking. So let’s get talking about it.
We asked five experts if social media was damaging to children and teens, and four out of five said yes.
Most kids bounce back quickly after a disaster and there are several strategies you can use to help.
Cannabis use is common among trauma survivors, and may improve some of the symptoms of those with PTSD.
Cuddles and slobbery kisses, meeting other dog owners in the park and a general lift in mood all likely help new dog owners feel less lonely, our new study suggests.
Researchers found that between 2008 and 2016, self-harm rates among Danish teenagers actually decreased.
Cocaine and alcohol combine to create a deadly chemical known as cocaethylene.
Research shows construction workers are at higher risk of mental illness and suicide than people in other jobs. Addressing this must start with dismantling the ‘macho’ culture on work sites.
People with mental illness are at their most vulnerable when they’re discharged from hospital. Without the support of family or friends at this time, they’re less likely to recover.
In two decades, the amount of antidepressants being prescribed jumped from 4% to 11%.
New research suggests the partners of UK military personnel may experience greater levels of depression and binge-drinking compared to women in the general population.
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