Mental health is an important topic. With more and more individuals being diagnosed with mental health disorders each year, it’s essential to address underlying conditions and support those who are ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ...

Researchers shed new light on the genetic relationship between three mood disorders associated with depression -- major depression and bipolar disorder types 1 and 2 -- in a new study. Researchers ...

Mood tracking can be an effective tool for managing and preventing bipolar disorder episodes. Here’s how it works. Living with bipolar disorder can be overwhelming at times. The shifts between ...

Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) welcomes Gabrielle A. Carlson, MD, DFAACAP, FAPA, as our Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds speaker on December 7, 2022. Her presentation is titled ...

Mood disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, are now prevalent syndromes with high rates of comorbidities such as psychiatric disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and ...

The proverbial “sugar high” that follows the ingestion of a sweet treat is a familiar example of the potentially positive effects of food on mood. On the flip side, feeling “hangry” — the phenomenon ...

Chloe, 8, suffers from DMDD (disruptive mood dysregulation disorder). A young girl in Texas with special needs has touched hearts everywhere after a video of her at a baseball game went viral. In the ...

The first time Shalene Gupta had a doctor suggest that she might have a mood disorder related to her menstrual cycle, she was indignant. “Another doctor and I were like, ‘No. That’s really sexist,’” ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...