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Federally funded research aims to understand the effects of psilocybin on depression and anxiety in people with cancer.

Women who reported chronic depression before the pandemic were 72% more likely to be hospitalized after COVID-19 diagnosis.

Lung cancer patients had less depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic than their healthy counterparts.

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

Dena Battle, a kidney cancer patient advocate, used to worry incessantly about cancer. Then, her husband was diagnosed.

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

A sweeping survey of the Vermont dairy industry exposes isolation, fear and occupational hazards faced by Latinos.

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.

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.