Working from home with a cat companion could boost your mental health
It’s official. New research has confirmed what many of us already know – cats play a key role in our work from home days. While the data suggests that our…
There is a clear association between socioeconomic deprivation and self-harm
Understanding the impact that socio-economic deprivation can have on the risk of self-harm and suicide can have serious implications in the development of prevention and management strategies and is also…
BEST and WORST of OCD treatments
How can you tell if you're getting good or bad treatment for your OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)? Watch the video by the original source through the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgXxmmHH71A
8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Antidepressants
It’s vital to keep taking your antidepressant as directed even if you’re feeling better. Not doing so could pose serious health consequences, experts warn. Antidepressant medications are evidence-based prescription drugs…
11 Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder
Diagnostic delays of 10 to 15 years are common among people with bipolar disorder, research shows. Here’s what two people with the condition have to say about experiences that, in…
7 Tips for Coping With Schizophrenia as a Family
A schizophrenia diagnosis can be distressing not just for the person with the mental disorder but the entire family. Use these tips to manage the condition together. A strong family…
Risk of Depression May Increase During First Two Years of Oral Contraceptive Use
Risk is greatest in women who began using oral contraceptives at or before the age of 20 years, then declines with time. How can psychiatrists help their patients weigh the…
All About Intergenerational Trauma: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Cope
Can you inherit trauma from your family members? Yes. If unhealed and unaddressed, traumatic wounds can be unintentionally passed on, says Yael Danieli, PhD, the founder and executive director of the…
Popular AI Tools Can Hurt Your Mental Health, New Study Finds
According to a new study, AI tools generate harmful content that can trigger eating disorders and other mental health conditions. I'm the first to admit that the future of mental…
The relationship between anxiety disorders and the extensive use of mobile phones
Nomophobia, or " NO MObile PHone PhoBIA'' is when a person experiences fear or anxiety about not having mobile phone connectivity. Nomophobia is considered a modern phobia. It most likely…
