An ADHD assessment appeared straightforward on paper, with symptoms seemingly absent. But once cultural context and life ...

While many brain-computer interface companies are focused on helping paralyzed people communicate, Motif Neurotech is targeting mental health disorders. The company’s device is implanted in the skull ...

Depression is a debilitating mental health disorder that is estimated to affect approximately 5% of people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, a lack of ...

Scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells that behave differently in people with depression, offering a clearer picture of what is happening inside the brain. By analyzing donated ...

As the crisp air settles over South Africa and the sun dips behind the horizon a little earlier each evening; many of us feel a familiar shift. We often refer to this as the winter blues. It is that ...

The stress of climate change is taking a toll on mental health across the world – and not just among those who have survived disasters. Even as extreme weather hits more frequently, the signals people ...

Along with treatments like psychotherapy and medication, lifestyle management strategies — including a solid self-care regimen — can help people with depression feel better. Self-care means doing ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Imagine a severely depressed woman—let’s call her Amber—who just arrived at her therapist’s office. She is curious about receiving her first dose of psilocybin in a Phase 3 clinical study. Psilocybin ...