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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Paternal depression is associated with a higher risk for depression in offspring, according to a review published online Aug. 16 in JAMA Network Open. Berihun Dachew, Ph.D., from the enAble Institute…
Knowing the difference can ensure you get the help you need. There’s a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses, but stress is typically caused by an…
Emergency room visits for young people in mental distress rose sharply over the last decade, per a report published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. What they found: Between 2011…
