Depression/Anger

Fear of losing your job, worrying about you or a loved one getting sick, and online meetups with family and friends you have not seen for months. The COVID-19 lockdown has completely changed everyday life for most people around the world.…

Differences by age group point to need for tailored public health messaging and substance use support People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without…

Case study shows promising proof of concept for ongoing clinical trial Targeted neuromodulation tailored to individual patients' distinctive symptoms is an increasingly common way of correcting misfiring brain circuits in people with…

Findings, the first of their kind, could help drive public health policy on reducing impact of discrimination on mental health MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2021)-- Exposure to discrimination plays a significant role in the risk of…

Previous research suggests stress, depression, inactivity could interfere with immune response COLUMBUS, Ohio - While we wait for our turn to get vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, we could - and probably should - use the time to make sure we…

Researchers find that metabolites -- small molecules produced by cellular activities -- appear to predict risk of recurring depression and may be a new diagnostic toolCredit: UC San Diego Health Sciences Researchers at University of…

The daily toll of COVID-19, as measured by new cases and the growing number of deaths, overlooks a shadowy set of casualties: the rising risk of mental health problems among health care professionals working on the frontlines of the…

A UC Riverside-led study, funded by Merck, is set to find outCredit: Stan Lim, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, has received a grant aimed at halting further…

Study finds time spent outdoors is associated with higher levels of happiness A new study has found that spending time outdoors and switching off our devices is associated with higher levels of happiness during a period of COVID-19…

Credit: Mount Sinai Health System The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched a new center for psychedelics research. The Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research pursues a multipronged clinical and…

New study suggests that higher daily dietary fiber intake is linked to lower risk for depression in premenopausal women CLEVELAND, Ohio (January 5, 2021)--Fiber is a commonly recommended part of a healthy diet. That's because it's good for…

Chronic pain may complicate mental health treatment Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects many people who are exposed to extreme situations, such as torture. Recent research suggests that chronic pain may make it more difficult…

Grants support pioneering early-career mental health researchers The mental health research funder 1907 Research, Inc. announced the recipients of its first annual 1907 Trailblazer Awards today. The two-year grants, valued at over $120,000…

Findings from a recent study of individuals with depression suggest that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can improve how patients feel about themselves in difficult situations in ways that may help protect against relapse of…

The research group used epigenetic modulators to try to 'erase' the damage done by stress to neuroplasticity. The study showed that acute intervention in epigenetic mechanisms produces antidepressant-like effects more rapidly than…

Lower stress, depression recalled after using drug, study finds COLUMBUS, Ohio - A single positive experience on a psychedelic drug may help reduce stress, depression and anxiety symptoms in Black, Indigenous and people of color whose…

Emotionally resilient people better at exercising sound judgment when things get chaotic The more chaotic things get, the harder it is for people with clinical anxiety and/or depression to make sound decisions and to learn from their…

Women with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are eight times more likely to attempt suicide, while men with ADHD are four and a half times more likely; parental violence and substance dependence increase the prevalence of suicide…

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, December 21, 2020--Myanmar youth rely heavily on Facebook for news and information. This can be a platform for disseminating fake news and hate speech. With poor digital…

The treatment may improve emotional regulation for people with psychiatric disordersCredit: Zhao et al., JNeurosci 2020 Pairing brain stimulation with an emotion management technique blunts negative emotions, according to research…