Plant-rich diets may help prevent depression – new evidence

The growing evidence for nutritional psychiatry suggests that general practitioners and mental health professionals should now seriously consider including dietary counseling for patients who are at risk of depression

#PugadBaboy: Mind Doctor

Jihadists exploit mental illness for attacks – experts

Experts warn against labelling all jihadists as psychologically unstable – saying they account for only around 10 of cases

Worsening depression may be dementia cue – study

According to the World Health Organization between 5 and 8 of people aged 60 and over are estimated to suffer from dementia at any given time

Talking about depression in PH: Nothing unusual about it

De stigmatizing mental health issues is our first step as a community For those going through depression it s about having the courage to not be ashamed

#PugadBaboy: Mad Mountain Nectar 5

Too much TV as a young adult may harm brain in mid-life – study

People who watch more than 3 hours of TV a day as young adults are twice as likely to suffer from poor cognition

Skinny jeans could make you a fashion victim – doctors

Australians doctors mention the case of a woman who temporarily lost feeling in her legs from an hours long squeeze

PH doctors say no to medical marijuana bill

Medical groups oppose House Bill 4477 which they say is contrary to the policy of the state to safeguard the well being of its citizenry

WHO: Countries must plan for 'common' mental disorders

The World Health Organization WHO identifies depression suicide autism and dementia as priorities in tackling mental health challenges – disorders that countries health care systems need to plan how to handle

How to spot suicidal tendencies in your loved ones

As World Suicide Prevention Day is observed September 10, psychiatrists stress the need to dispel myths about suicide and to use media to help vulnerable individuals

A very strange way to finding your genius

[Science Solitaire] Sometimes brain injury can make a person an accidental genius Why and how does this happen?

WHO: Mental health problems emerging in Yolanda-hit areas

Common mental health problems after disasters include post traumatic stress disorder depression and anxiety They manifest 3 6 months after a disaster

Sharp or flat: Gene clues into musical ability

In a study published Tuesday March 11 that compared hundreds of individuals scientists said part of musical ability may lie in some genes that detect and interpret sounds

We all serve two 'masters'

Everyday especially under unusual stress you have some sort of duel happens between two masters in your brain Who wins?

Marijuana users less motivated, study says

A study suggests that the use of cannabis can reduce your levels of dopamine a brain chemical linked to motivation

Medication can help bipolars

Dr Margarita Holmes reacts to an article that downplays psychotropic medication as treatment for bipolar disorders

There's hope for the bipolar worker

There is a very real stigma against persons with mental problems especially here in the Philippines