The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

Most common antidepressant does little to relieve depression symptoms, researchers say

Experts 'surprised' to find drug has bigger effect on anxiety

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2019

How early can ADHD signs show in kids? Educational psychologist reveals how to spot them (it's not as easy some might think)

Most cases are diagnosed between the ages of six and 12

GoodToKnow · Jun 10, 2019

'Brain surgery without surgery': Incisionless procedure helping fix uncontrollable tremors

As many as one in five Australians suffer from uncontrollable tremors, which can rob them of independence and dignity. But a breakthrough new treatment is showing incredible results.

ABC News · Jan 15, 2019

No longer a criminal: Decriminalising the suicide law

It was as early as the age of three that Sanchana Krishnan’s parents noticed how she struggled to sleep at night, talking to herself, trying to make herself feel better. Now almost 25, she says that she vividly remembers being terrified of the dark, sometimes struggling to sleep — a…

Newslaundry · Jun 9, 2018

What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect

The term and even diagnosis of “depression” can have different meanings and consequences. Depression can be a normal mood state, a clinical disorder, and even a disease.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2017

How reading improves relationships and reduces depression symptoms

We all know the pleasure of curling up with a good read, but now it has proven benefits

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2015

Anxiety and depression caused by stress can be affected by whether gut bacteria is living in intestines, scientists find

Anxious and depressive behaviour brought on by exposure to stress in early life appears to depend on microbes being present in the gut

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2015