A millennial woman who spent most of her life believing she was struggling with a mental illness—specifically depression—has finally discovered the real medical condition behind her symptoms. Lisa Healy, 29, from Toronto, Canada, dealt with decades of fatigue, weakness, and…
Anxiety treatment has remained largely unchanged for decades, relying mostly on medications like benzodiazepines or SSRIs. But a recent mid-stage clinical trial suggests that a pharmaceutical version of the psychedelic LSD could offer new hope for people living with generalized…
Mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease are often treated as separate issues, yet research shows they are deeply interconnected. Adults with depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety live, on average, 10 to 20 years less than…
A recent study published in PLOS Digital Health suggests that hate speech and misinformation on Reddit share striking linguistic similarities with online communities centered around certain personality disorders, especially Cluster B personality traits. Using advanced artificial intelligence tools such as…
A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships explored the link between affective attachment and social anxiety. The findings suggest that individuals with insecure attachment are more prone to experiencing symptoms of social anxiety compared to those…
Mental health is often misunderstood, and Hollywood hasn’t always helped. Too many films lean into stereotypes—depicting people with mental illness as violent, unstable, or tragic caricatures. Yet, some movies about mental illness break through this noise, offering nuanced portrayals that…
Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) is encouraging parents and caregivers to take an active role in protecting digital safety children’s well-being by attending four upcoming community meetings focused on student safety, digital awareness, and mental health. Meetings on Digital Safety…
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that it is time to start asking tough questions about the root causes of mass shootings, appearing to connect the violence to what he described as a “mental health crisis.” “We really do have,…
Most people know hydration is vital for physical health, but new research suggests that it may also play a powerful role in mental health and stress resilience. Falling short on daily water intake could amplify everyday signs of stress, making…
Have you heard of a “cortisol cocktail”? Rather than being something you’d order at a bar, this drink is one of the latest wellness trends circulating on social media. Proponents claim the drink – typically made with orange juice, coconut…
