Imagine you’re a medical student, spending countless hours studying and working in hospitals. It’s tough, right? Now, consider the mental toll it takes. Medical schools worldwide are finally waking up to the fact that mental health is just as important as physical health. But let’s be real, they’ve
Taylor Swift's stalker case has inspired a new bill in New York. This bill is about people who can't go to trial because of mental health issues. Right now, these people get their cases thrown out and are sent home after three days. The new bill wants to change that. It wants to make sure these peop
Imagine if your mental health could guide your career path! A huge study involving over 400, 000 workers from the US and UK found interesting links between jobs and mental health traits like ADHD, autism, and depression. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai discovered that ce
Winter might make you want to stay cozy indoors, but an early morning walk could be just what you need for better sleep. When the days are short and cold, our bodies can struggle to regulate our internal clocks, making it harder to fall asleep. However, a brisk walk outside can boost your mood and e
You might think bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are hard to tell apart because they share similar symptoms. This can lead to mix-ups by doctors, called misdiagnosis. But what if we could use brain scans and smart computers to figure it out? That's what researchers tried in
Revenge, driven by psychological and contextual factors, can lead victims of crime to seek violent justice. But what motivates this desire for revenge? Researchers dived into existing studies to find answers. They looked at databases like PsycInfo and MEDLINE to identify quantitative and meta-analyt
Collaboration between mental health professionals and patients is vital. But, lack of user-friendly services often gets in the way. Digital tools, like mobile apps, can solve some of these problems. Yet, their use is still limited, and many people stop using them quickly. Design thinking can help cr
As the Indiana General Assembly's 2025 session kicks off, lawmakers from Northwest Indiana are busy filing bills that address key issues like mental health, higher education, and water infrastructure. They’re also pushing for a change to the state constitution. One interesting bill, House Bill 1078,
Medical school is tough, and it can really affect students' mental health. In the Philippines, a unique tool has been made to see how well students deal with all that stress. It's not just about homework or tests, but also their personal lives. The idea is to give teachers a better way to support st
It's been about two decades since Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise had a very public disagreement about postpartum depression medications. Shields recently revealed that Cruise eventually apologized to her—though it took a year. The actors' spat began when Cruise criticized Shields' use of antidepressa
