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A potential treatment for certain mental disorders involves zapping a certain area of the brain with short bursts of electrical energy.

A single mom driving all night with her sick child because she can’t afford a hotel room? That’s what cancer means in the United States.

The best mental health treatment for LGBTQ people begins with therapy that supports each person as an individual.

Many breast cancer patients rely on cannabis not just to relieve side effects but to treat cancer yet may be unaware of possible harms.

The release of the “feel-good” hormone dopamine in the brain is actually triggered by both pleasurable and stressful experiences.

Younger women were particularly susceptible to developing long-term body image dissatisfaction fueled by videoconferencing.

Essential medical personnel face anxiety, suicidal thoughts and posttraumatic stress disorder during their response to the pandemic.

Findings show that psychedelic psilocybin-containing mushrooms could effectively reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

The leader of Team USA’s women gymnasts stresses how important it is to prioritize mental health.

Black women can learn some lessons from Naomi Osaka’s recent refusal to talk to the press during the French Open.

Individuals with depression and anxiety are more likely to experience dementia years before those without these conditions.

Maryland proposes a somewhat novel concept: mental health days for high school students.

People living with chronic illnesses are coming up with ingenious coping mechanisms in the face of COVID-19.

The companionship of feline pets may calm and comfort youngsters with autism.

Taraji P. Henson says telling a loved one about her suicidal thoughts helped her to overcome these scary feelings.