Queen Guitarist Brian May Opens Up About Feelings of Depression
The rock icon talked about his struggles with depression during the holiday season in a very personal Instagram post.
Air Pollution Linked to Depression and Suicide Risk in Study
Action needs to be taken to tackle air pollution, experts told Newsweek.
Magic Mushroom Depression Treatment One Step Close After Psilocybin Trial
Researchers gave participants a dose of psilocybin and watched their reactions to see whether the drug is safe.
Rat Study Helps Identify Brain Process That Causes Loss of Pleasure
Scientists monitored rats reaction to stress over a 21-day period to find out what brain mechanisms affected their susceptibility or resilience to anhedonia.
Two Thirds of Parents Struggle to Spot Signs of Depression in Their Kids
Most parents think children should be screened for depression at school.
Cannabis Could Ease Symptoms of Depression in PTSD Patients
"We're only just beginning to understand what the therapeutic potential of cannabis may be for a variety of health conditions," an author of the study said.
Smoking Could Raise Risk of Developing Depression and Schizophrenia
A researcher told Newsweek the study suggests smoking is not only bad for our physical health, but our mental health, too.
Veterans in Pain Are More Likely to Attempt Suicide, VA Study Shows
The study evaluated more than 200,000 cases over a two-year period, discovering lower survival rates among veterans with pain, even when controlling for a history of suicide attempts.
This Charity Wants You to Become an 'Emotional Support Human'
A play on "emotional support dogs," Horizon Foundation coined the phrase, in part, to be funny. It's also supposed to reduce the sense of hesitation some feel when their loved ones struggle with depression or anxiety.
Narcissists Are Less Likely to Get Depression, Psychologists Believe
Narcissism is one of the dark triad personality traits alongside machiavellianism and psychopathy.
Stressed pregnant women are less likely to have boys, study finds
The study follows research linking 9/11 to a decrease in male births.
Rainn Wilson on the Relationship Between Comedy and Depression
"I grew up a pretty anxious and depressed kid," Wilson tells Newsweek. "When I found that I could make people laugh, that was my solution."
Air Pollution Linked to Mental Disorders Including Depression
Scientists looked at data on millions of people to learn more about air pollution and mental health.
Marianne Williamson Apologizes For Calling Clinical Depression A 'Scam'
She also defended other contentious statements about anti-depressants.
Microdosing Psychedelics Linked to Better Mood and Focus
The findings come amid what is known as the "psychedelic renaissance."
The Groundbreaking Moment in the 2020 Race That No One Noticed
The fact Pete Buttigieg and Seth Moulton went on record with their experiences of PTSD and depression suggests Americans are becoming far more accepting of mental health issues.
'How I Fight Depression' Hashtag Sparks Mixed Reactions on Twitter
Some commenters embraced the opportunity to share their experiences, while others dismissed it as a superficial take on a deeply serious matter.
Exercise Could Be Prescribed to Treat Anxiety and Depression
Scientists built a gym for hospitalized mental health patients to see if exercise could ease their symptoms.
What Is Intuitive Eating?
It may be worth taking the time to listen to your body to find out what you need.
Millennials and Gen Z Hit by Mental Illness Spike
Social media, which can in turn eat away at sleep, could be to blame, researchers believe.
FDA Approves New Esketamine Antidepressant
The FDA approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray on Tuesday. Here's everything to know about the new drug, including side effects, cost and availability.
Pew Survey: Anxiety and Depression Top Teen Worry List
Anxiety, depression and drug addiction are the leading problems in a deepening mental health crisis among America's young people.
Weed Use in Teens Linked to Suicide, Depression: Study
Researchers did not find a link between using the drug and developing anxiety, however.
Eye Color May Increase Your Risk of Winter Depression
Evidence suggests a person's eye color could play a role in their development of the little-understood form of clinical depression.
Is Amber Portwood Quitting 'Teen Mom OG?'
Portwood blasted MTV for not thoroughly allowing her to address her mental health during Season 7.
Machine Gun Kelly on Pete Davidson's 'Weird Time'
Kelly gave an update on Davidson following the 'SNL' comedian's alarming Instagram post.
Michelle Williams Abruptly Leaves Broadway Play
Williams was playing the role of a goddess in the Tony Award-winning musical Once On This Island.
Man Jailed for Encouraging Wife's Suicide
Devout Christian Graham Morant planned to use his wife's life insurance payout to build a religious commune in preparation for the rapture.
Analysts: Economy Has Peaked Under Trump Administration
Several economic analysts and the U.S. Federal Reserve say the country is on the verge of a slowdown, with growth having "peaked" despite bold predictions from the Trump administration.
Magic Mushrooms Could Be Reclassified, Experts Say
Psilocybin is increasingly being recognized by scientists as potentially effective treatments for a number of psychological disorders, such as addiction and depression.