Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study ...

Given traditional antidepressants sometimes have unwanted side effects, people are seeking natural forms of antidepressants ...

Sleep is central to the proper functioning of the immune system, which in turn has implications for mental and physical health. Sleep disturbances have been linked to poorer immune responses against ...

Things like revamping your sleep routine, getting regular exercise, or doing an activity you find relaxing all count as self-care. Understandably, consistent self-care can be challenging for some ...

There are many reasons to be a giving, charitable person. Giving to others helps us cement relationships, elicit gratitude, and connect communities. It can also make us feel happier and healthier, ...

Depression feels weird compared to things like fear or anger, which help us survive by warning us of danger or pushing us into action. Instead, it slows us down, saps our energy, and makes us pull ...

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...

Depression is a common mental disorder. Some 300 million people in the world have it, or an estimated 3.8% of the population, ...

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, could potentially be used to treat depression, according to new research published on Wednesday, the latest evidence suggesting psychedelics could ...

In the U.S. women are far more likely than men to seek treatment for depression—as with all other conditions. Nevertheless, it is extremely important for anyone suffering to take steps to treat ...

A bidirectional pathway called the gut-brain axis connects your stomach and brain. If you have depression or anxiety, the gut-brain axis makes it possible for these conditions to affect your gut and ...