Hearing voices is more common than you might think
It’s common for elderly bereaved people to hear their deceased partner speak to them. VVO/Shutterstock.com John Read, University of East […]
Mental health
The concept of schizophrenia is coming to an end – here’s why
Tatiana Shepeleva/Shutterstock Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin The concept of schizophrenia is dying. Harried for decades by psychology, it now
No, depression won’t literally break your heart (but have a heart check anyway)
Depression doesn’t lead to heart disease, as some people suggest, but it’s a sign that you might be at risk
Mariah Carey says she has bipolar disorder; a psychiatrist explains what that is
Mariah Carey in Inglewood, Calif. on March 24, 2018. AP Photo/Jordan Strauss Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University Mariah Carey recently
Surprising ways to beat anxiety and become mentally strong – according to science
Don’t worry, research can help. Shutterstock Olivia Remes, University of Cambridge Do you have anxiety? Have you tried just about
Why Africa needs to start focusing on the neglected issue of mental health
The treatment gap for people living with mental illness in Africa is huge. Shutterstock Crick Lund, University of Cape Town
Three reasons why scientific advice on drugs is ignored
Syda Productions/Shutterstock Ghaith Aljayyoussi, University of Liverpool David Nutt, along with many other leading scientists, published a study a few
Guilty about that afternoon nap? Don’t be. It’s good for you.
Naps have many benefits, including improving memory, reaction times and mood Sal/Flickr, CC BY Nicole Lovato, Flinders University You may
How burnout is plaguing doctors and harming patients
Exhaustion and burnout among physicians are growing problems. wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock.com Jay Desai, University of Southern California The presidential symposium at this
Surprising ways to beat anxiety and become mentally strong – according to science
Don’t worry, research can help. Shutterstock Olivia Remes, University of Cambridge Do you have anxiety? Have you tried just about