A brain chemical called SGK1 may explain why childhood trauma increases depression risk. Blocking it could lead to better antidepressants. Neuroscientists from Columbia University and McGill Universit ...

It causes a wide range of symptoms, including extreme tiredness, trouble sleeping, loss of interest in daily activities, and ...

We’re enduring an alarming spike in mental health issues among children and adolescents. Some authors believe a contributing factor is the controversy and confusion over including the psychological ...

While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, ...

There are differences in the way the sexes respond to stress, happiness, and social expectations in daily life. Men and women are not the same when it comes to mental health issues. It isn't clear why ...

In stressed animals, inhibition of SGK1 may prevent depressive and suicidal behaviors by increasing the number of new neurons ...

Scientists in Spain have identified a surprising link between the amino acid proline,found in foods like beef and fish, and ...