Framing depression as a sign of spiritual weakness, or insufficient faith, can lead to intense shame. Studies have shown that when religious practices are associated with feelings of guilt, fear, or ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announced a post-hoc analysis ...

Hugging other people on a daily basis was significantly associated with a lower chance of depression and anxiety. The scientists concluded that hugging regularly may be a protective factor for mental ...

"We've greatly misjudged and mis-prioritized the mental health of mothers in general and we've gotten a lot of it wrong." ...

Physical activity doesn’t need to be intense or lengthy to reap the mood-boosting benefits — including lowering the risk of ...

Not all depressions are the same; they need to be understood in the context of who we are. Listening to your inner world in ...

Through powerful workshops that foster honesty, vulnerability, and connection, Breakthrough Men’s Community is giving men the tools to communicate better, strengthen relationships, and rediscover ...

A new study announced Wednesday shows that psilocybin -- the active compound in "magic mushrooms" -- and mindfulness training ...

The American Psychological Association has expressed concern about chatbots such as ChatGPT being used for therapy. “These are not necessarily tools intended for mental health but they get used in ...

A groundbreaking international study has uncovered striking genetic differences in how women and men experience depression, and it could help explain why women are diagnosed with the condition at ...

Depression is characterized by a persistent low mood that can affect quality of life. If symptoms usually only occur in the winter months, it may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or major ...

Ketamine, long used as an anesthetic or illegal party drug, is being combined with psychotherapy to treat severe depression and post-traumatic stress.