Researchers conducted clinical trials to find out if omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils helped ease symptoms of depression and whether fish oil supplements could be taken as a replacement for other treatments of depression.
Latest Health News Mental HealthWe know that smoking increases the risk of most chronic diseases and substantially shortens lifespan, but can it effect our mental health?
Latest Health News Mental HealthA study spanning two decades and nearly a quarter of a million people explored whether concussion in adults may be associated with an increased risk of suicide.
Latest Health News Mental HealthA recent study looks at whether internet based therapy can help people who suffer symptoms of Body dysmorphic disorder or BDD, this is what they found.
Latest Health News Mental HealthA new study indicates that exercise may benefit not only your muscles, heart and lungs but could be a protective factor against the mental decline that comes with ageing.
Latest Health News Mental HealthA team of scientists in the US have been studying the effects of hunger to determine what is the root cause of the negative moods associated with being hungry.
Latest Health News Mental HealthPeople with panic disorder have repeated panic attacks that often occur out of the blue, and agoraphobia is a common complication.
Mental HealthAre you emotionally exhausted or disinterested and demotivated with work? You may be suffering from burnout at work.
Latest Health News Mental HealthBorderline personality disorder is a mental illness that makes it difficult to manage feelings and impulses. Learn what you can do to start feeling better.
Mental HealthCo-morbid depression refers to depression that occurs in the presence of another illness (either physical or mental).
Mental HealthAntipsychotic medicines work by helping to restore the brain’s natural chemical balance. While these medicines cannot cure schizophrenia, they can relieve or improve symptoms.
Medicines Mental HealthLoneliness is unpleasant, isolating, and can have an impact on your psychological health - but what about your physical health?
Latest Health News Mental HealthSocially isolated and lonely people have been found to have a higher risk of death compared to their socially connected peers.
Latest Health News Mental HealthExercise plays an important role in the treatment of people with mental illness.
Latest Health News Mental HealthA healthy diet with anti-inflammatory properties may help to alleviate depressive symptoms in some people.
Latest Health News Mental HealthHow does your gut microbiome affect your mental health? And can probiotics help to change your mood?
Latest Health News Mental HealthSuicide and self harm creates great sadness and soul-searching among the family and friends and the community at large.
Mental HealthWhen a relative or friend develops a mental illness, it can be distressing, worrying and isolating for everyone involved.
Mental HealthA number of factors increase a person's risk of suicide. Find out some of the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone at risk.
Mental HealthThe herbal antidepressant St John's wort has similar side-effects to some prescription antidepressants, including anxiety, panic attacks, dizziness, vomiting, amnesia and aggressive behaviour.
Latest Health News Mental HealthAlthough more obvious in children, we all experience boredom at some time. Adults usually ignore it and move on, but prolonged boredom should not be ignored. Find out how to make boredom work for you.
Latest Health News Mental HealthWeightlifting is an effective treatment for moderate depression, in a similar way to aerobic exercise.
Latest Health News Mental HealthSurf therapy combines cognitive behavior therapy with physical activity and the challenge of surfing. Recent studies have found that it can help to reduce symptoms of depression and PTSD.
Latest Health News Mental HealthPeople with a higher level of fitness in middle age had a lower incidence of depression when they got older.
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