Understanding Mental Health and Illness: What is Psychopathology?

Medicine & Technology Sep 01, 2023

Similar to physical illness, one can also feel mentally ill. This is what psychopathology is all about. Read to learn more.

Future of Neuroimaging in Psychiatry: Can It Be Used to Diagnose PTSD, Other Psychiatric Disorders?

Feb 06, 2023

Specialists are looking into the possibilities of using neuroimaging as a diagnostic tool for identifying biomarkers of psychiatric disorders. Read to know more.

What is Catatonia? Scientists Reveal the Inner Thoughts of People in Catatonic State

May 26, 2022

Catatonia is reported in more than 10% of patients with acute mental illness. Read on to find out what is inside the minds of people when they are in catatonic or frozen state.

People with Bipolar Disorder, Other Mental Illnesses Die 10 to 20 Years Earlier Due to Heart Disease

Mar 10, 2022

Study reveals people with mental illnesses like bipolar, are more at risk of heart disease. Learn the possibility of dying at a younger age from the conditions.

Constipation Drug Could Help Boost Memory in Just 6 Days; Study Reveals How It Can Help One Think More Clearly

Oct 04, 2021

An existing constipation drug may help boost one's ability to think more clearly in just a few days, according to recently published research.

Brain Disorder vs Stigma: Psychiatric Disorders Wrongly Deduced as Innate and Long-Lasting, Research Says

Aug 30, 2021

A new study shows that psychiatric conditions diagnosed through brain scans are often perceived as inborn and long-lasting, unlike those diagnosed through behavioral tests.

‘Laughing Gas’ Potentially Treats Mental Illness, Helps Get Rid of Depression in Weeks

Jun 10, 2021

Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas" has now joined the ranks of effective post-traumatic stress disorder treatments, according to new research.

Unmedicated, Untreated Mental Illness Blamed for US Mass Shootings

Jun 10, 2021

Initial analysis of medical evidence suggests that most perpetrators of mass shootings had mental illnesses that were unmedicated and untreated. Researchers noted that mental illness does not cause most mass shootings.

Psychiatrists Reveal COVID-19 Patients Develop Severe Symptoms of Psychosis

Dec 29, 2020

British research on neurological or psychiatric complications in more than 150 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 showed that 10 individuals had 'new-onset psychosis.'

Anxiety 101: Five Highly Effective Strategies You Can Try to Ease Symptoms

Oct 28, 2020

Anxiety develops from a combination of factors - situational, personality and physical health. If you'd like to mellow feelings of uneasiness, these self-management strategies may help.

Working Weekends May Be Connected to Increased Depression Risk

Dec 07, 2019

Researchers remind everyone to take a break, especially for those who are constantly working and taking up extra shifts.

Is Financial Security a Factor for Good Mental Health?

Oct 12, 2019

Keeping mental health at an optimum is as important as physical health. Too often this may be taken for granted and at times is very detrimental to the individual. Our mind is connected to the body, and if the mind fails, then problems are sure to follow!

WHO removes transgenders in the list of 'mental disorder'

Aug 19, 2019

This move is expected to improve the acceptance among transgenders in society

The Prevention of Mass Shootings: Are Researchers Focusing in the Right Place?

Aug 11, 2019

Is understanding why the shooters committed these acts as effective as finding ways to prevent them?

Alzheimer’s Disease Detection Video Game Is Showing Promise

Apr 28, 2019

A new virtual reality video game developed to detect Alzheimer’s is working.