Compared with bipolar disorder type I, individuals with bipolar disorder type II experience higher mood instability during depression, per study data published in the International Journal of Bipolar Disorder. Investigators abstracted data from the MONARCA II trial, a single-blind parallel-group stu...

It is well known that eating lots of fruit and vegetables is good for your physical health, but our latest research suggests that it might be good for your mental health too. A study from Australia in 2016 found improvements in psychological well-being after increases in fruit and vegetable consumpt...

As Africans, we have heard all sorts of myths and folk-tale about almost every topic in life: from pregnancy, to food fads, to mental illness. Unfortunately, myths associated with mental illness is not limited only to Africa. It is widespread and contribute to an age-old stigma, leading many to with...

A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him or her. It is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal [&hell...