Body Dysmorphic Disorder: What to know about this mental health condition

Actress Megan Fox recently shared in an interview with Sports Illustrated that she has body dysmorphia. In the video interview, Fox said, \”I never see myself the way other people see me.\” There has never been a moment in my life where I have loved my body. Fox is not alone in her struggle. Many … Read more

Colorado kids, teens visiting emergency rooms in mental health crises can now get free therapy

Coloradans increasingly end up in hospital emergency rooms when in severe mental health crises, but once stabilized and sent home, most never go to therapy. About 70 percent of people don\’t see a therapist after an emergency visit, a statistic that mental health advocates blame on a confusing system and lack of guidance available to … Read more

Mental health professionals encourage conversation after West Bountiful teenager dies

WEST BOUNTIFUL, Utah Friends, family and students at Viewmont High School mourn the sudden death of a 16-year-old girl after a rock pillar fell Tuesday afternoon. Madolin Morley was celebrating the end of the year with friends at a pool party in West Bountiful when the accident occurred. Her family is asking those who knew … Read more

Chronic cannabis use increases the risk of major depression and bipolar disorder up to FOUR TIMES

Chronic cannabis use significantly increases the risk of mental health problems and personality disorders, suggests a major study. Research of more than 6.6 million people in Denmark found that those who were addicted to marijuana were up to four times more likely to be diagnosed with major depression or bipolar disorder. They looked at people … Read more

7 signs of depression that most people miss, according to mental health experts

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What if we talked too much about teen mental health?

ANDEvery day, it seems, is Mental Health Awareness Day. In the United States, February is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, which includes National Children\’s Mental Health Awareness Day. September is Suicide Prevention Month and in October we go global, with World Mental Health Day. Mental health awareness campaigns work … Read more

Scientists discover health benefits of melatonin supplement for livestock

This article was reviewed based on Science X\’s editorial process and policies. The editors have highlighted the following attributes ensuring the credibility of the content: verified trusted source correct OK! From left, Zully Contreras-Correa, postdoctoral associate; Caleb Lemley, associate professor; and doctoral students, Riley Messman and Rebecca Swanson, are studying the health benefits of melatonin … Read more

Gut control: Our microbiome\’s vitamin factory could redefine personal health

In a recent study published in PLoS Pathogensresearchers explore the role of the human gut microbiome as a source of essential vitamins. Study: Can we microbially manage our vitamin intake for better health? Image Credit: Lallapie/Shutterstock.com Production of vitamins by the intestinal microbiota Vitamins are essential micronutrients required for various metabolic and regulatory processes in … Read more

Do you want to improve your mental health? Eat your greens.

Comment on this storyComment Feel down? Forget your usual comfort foods. Try eating your greens instead. Years of research point out that eating more vegetables is not only good for physical health, but can also improve mental health. It does not take much. Even adding just one more serving of fruit or vegetables to your … Read more

How new EU incentives will help all patients get the best treatments

Pharmaceutical manufacturers have historically focused on large, high-value markets, leaving those in smaller countries struggling to find the latest drugs. New EU legislation is designed to correct this imbalance. Medical advances can bring about life-changing improvements, especially for those suffering from long-term conditions. Every year new treatments are discovered that work better or have fewer … Read more