Depression & Anxiety

Depression may not be a single disorder with a one-size-fits all treatment protocol.

A meta-analysis found that repeating the same psychiatric assessment often produced different results, underscoring the complexity of diagnosing mental health.

A restful night’s sleep requires balance in both body and mind—even small changes can make a big difference.

American mothers have never had access to more parenting information, but they have also never been more alone.

Acts of kindness may be one of the most effective antidotes to dementia.

In an operating room, where seconds matter and mistakes can cost lives, one physician says the greatest threat isn’t complexity—it’s distraction. Dr. Neil E. Farber spent decades as a pediatric ...

Beyond cholesterol, what tests paint a more reliable picture of heart disease risk? Is cutting out red meat really the “health measure” that we’ve been told? In this episode of ...

What if trauma isn’t just something we remember—but something the body learns? In this Vital Signs interview, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. David Rabin points to a growing gap in mental ...

This reflex isn’t just a biological curiosity—it has real-world benefits.

A 17-year study tracking teens into adulthood found that adolescent aggression predicts faster biological aging.

Living with a depressed partner can push you toward burnout without realizing it. 

Although dating apps promise connection, many users experience depression, anxiety, loneliness, and psychological distress.

By focusing on the body’s internal energy systems, TCM offers a different framework for understanding mood disorders and their treatment.

How babies' exposure to screens in their first years may shape the way their brains handle decisions and stress well into adolescence.

Research examines how early phone use may affect mental health, attention, obesity, and social development.

Pornography is among the most widespread habits worldwide. While many viewers consider it harmless, mounting evidence tells a very different story. A recent study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience ...

Perlmutter points to how immune cells in the brain, known as microglia, respond to stress and the environment, potentially reshaping mood and behavior.

A 23-year-old man sat down to play video games at an internet cafe in Taiwan. Twenty-three hours later, he was dead, arms stiff in rigor mortis, still reaching for the ...

Far beyond mood, serotonin plays a profound role throughout the body, regulating bowel movements, sleep, immunity, and disease risk.

Rooted in tradition, rosemary wine is an easy to make and flavorful tonic.

Different types of exercises may bring different mental benefits.

Reacting to the 'likes' and comments of others on social media can lead us to bury our heads and hearts in the sand.

Used in Ayurveda for millennia, Bacopa is now being studied for brain health.

Video games aren’t a neutral way to relax. Built to discourage stopping, they can become unhealthy for teens who rely on them to relieve stress.

A 30-day 'dopamine detox' can help you rediscover life's simple and real pleasures.

Winter sowing naturally hardens seedlings into strong transplants, bringing joy to every gardener during the cold months.

The most depressed young adults saw the biggest gains from a social media break.