September 6, 2022

With 'Chemical Imbalance' Theory in Doubt, What's Next for Depression Care?

For Mary Christ, the idea that depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain has always felt true to her personal experience.

August 31, 2022

Let the Sun In: More Natural Light at Home Lightens Your Mood

It’s safe to say that when searching for somewhere to live most people prefer open, airy spaces over dark and dingy ones. Now, new research suggests why: Homes filled with lots of natural light makes for happier residents.

August 31, 2022

'News Addiction' Is Common and Can Harm Your Mental Health

From the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of monkeypox to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, school shootings and devastating wildfires, there’s been no lack of doom and gloom lately, and many folks are glued to the news.

August 19, 2022

Too Few Psychiatric Beds: Psychiatrists' Group Takes Aim at Ongoing Crisis

Amid a stark shortage of psychiatric beds that only worsened for millions suffering from mental illnesses during the pandemic, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is rolling out a new model that can help communities determine exactly how many beds they need.

August 11, 2022

Does a 'Chemical Imbalance' in the Brain Cause Depression? Maybe Not

The notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain has become widespread among the general public.

July 27, 2022

Could a Common Diabetes Drug Ease Bipolar Disorder?

A half-century-old diabetes drug appears to help treat bipolar disorder by reversing patients’ insulin resistance, according to a small-scale clinical trial.