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Millions of Americans take antidepressants. And like all medication, they come with side effects. Researchers studied 30 different antidepressants and found side effects vary from drug to drug.
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Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.
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A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.
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Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.
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A process called TMS can be a lifeline for patients who suffer from a depression that resists other treatments. Researchers want to know why it works and if it can work for other diseases.
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The drumbeat of distressing news can feel like an assault, even to the steeliest among us. But experts say the barrage of bad news does more than fray nerves. It can harm our health.
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People are using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence apps to help them with emotional issues, but experts say they are not a substitute for therapy or companionship.
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The new detox facility will provide services for unhoused San Diego residents struggling with substance use.
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Academic and author Tom Bellamy, author of the book Smitten, explains how to recognize the signs of limerence, a romantic obsession characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows.
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Grieving parents and online safety advocates at a congressional hearing called for new laws to regulate AI companion apps to protect the mental health of minors.
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