Creatine may enhance neuroprotection through energy pathways
Scientists reveal how creatine could do more than build muscle, fueling brain resilience, enhancing mood, and supporting cognitive…
How to tell the difference between a low mood and depression? What you need to know (and how to help your kids)
The other day, my friend’s 16-year-old daughter messaged her to ask: ‘Mum, do I ever seem narcissistic? I…
FDA panel on SSRI antidepressants in pregnancy raises alarms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is turning its attention to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a class of…
Bread may be to blame for your depression and fatigue — and cause schizophrenia
There’s bad news for carboholics. A growing body of research suggests that eating bread, pasta and other grain…
Teen depression tied to academic, family pressure, say experts
The home environment plays a critical role in how well teens cope with pressure, says Dr Amer Siddiq…
Most Mental Illnesses Arise Without Family History
Summary: A massive Danish study shows that most mental illnesses—like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression—occur in people with…
11 Little Things Deeply Unhappy People Have In Their Homes That Anyone Else Would Never Buy
It’s not surprising that the quality and condition of your home environment can have profound impacts on your…
Virus Traces Discovered in The Brain Lining of People With Schizophrenia
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) may play a role in mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,…
More Than Serotonin: How Psychedelics Engage the Whole Brain
Summary: Classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are known for activating the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, but a…
Why Antidepressants Work Better for Some
Summary: A meta-analysis of gene expression data from humans and rodents reveals key biological pathways influencing response to…