Creatine Supplement May Boost Mood and Cognitive Health, New Review Suggests
Scientists are re‑examining creatine, a compound long popular among athletes, for its potential to improve mental well‑being. A recent systematic review of clin
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Social Media Use Ranks Among Top Predictors of Depression in 183,000-Adult Study
A new analysis covering 183,000 American adults surveyed between 2014 and 2024 reveals a strong link between daily social media use and depression. Researchers
Why China Is Talking About Autumn Sadness Syndrome
Why China Is Openly Discussing Seasonal Depression: Autumn Sadness Syndrome Hits the Top In recent days, the phrase „autumn sadness syndrome” has dominated Chin
Scientists Map the Neural Switch Behind Bipolar Mood Swings
A multi-institutional research team has secured $4.5 million in funding to study how the brain flips between depressive and manic states. The consortium include
Correction: Residential greenness and reduced depression during COVID-19: Longitudinal evidence from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Researchers have issued a correction to a study on how green spaces influence mental health during the pandemic. The paper, based on the Canadian Longitudinal S
Traditional Board Game Boosts Cognitive Health in Psychiatric Patients
A clinical trial at a major university hospital in the United States found that incorporating a centuries‑old board game into standard therapy helped adults wit
Exercise May Lower Depression Risk for Those With Genetic Predisposition
Researchers at Kansas State University found that regular physical activity can reduce the risk of depression in adults who carry genetic markers for the condit
Body Clock May Personalise Depression Treatment
A new study explores how circadian rhythm disruptions in depressed patients could predict which antidepressants will work best. Researchers found that sleep-wak
GLP-1 drugs may interact with lithium, causing tremors and slurred speech
A 50-year-old woman with bipolar disorder reported new symptoms of tremor in both hands, slurred speech, and blurred vision during a psychiatric appointment. Sh
Self-Compassion Helps Counter Depression via Cognitive Flexibility
Researchers explored how self-compassion reduces depressive symptoms through two key psychological pathways. The study focused on cognitive flexibility and unco
People with psychosis who have aggressive histories misread others’ negative emotions as positive
A Swedish research team examined how individuals with psychotic spectrum disorders interpret facial expressions. The study, conducted in 2024, compared 120 part
Sleep Patterns Could Signal A Distinct Form Of Depression
Researchers have identified a specific subtype of depression linked directly to disrupted sleep cycles. This condition, termed circadian depression, affects ind