Could AI help diagnose schizophrenia?
Madeleine Finlay meets neuroscientist and psychiatrist Matthew Nour, whose research looks at how artificial intelligence could help doctors and scientists…
Gut microbiome disruptions in depression: shifting the focus to metabolic signatures in blood
It is estimated that each year, 6% of the adult population worldwide experience the debilitating mental health disorder that is…
Q&A: The impact of childhood bullying on adult mental health
During National Bullying Prevention Month, it must be acknowledged that the impact of bullying extends well beyond childhood. Adults who…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
