Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study finds mental health care gap worsens COPD symptoms

Mental health disorders in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to worsened symptoms and decreased quality of life, according to a new study. The study is published ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

What's the difference between burnout and depression?

If your summer holiday already feels like a distant memory, you're not alone. Burnout—a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion following prolonged stress—has been described in workplaces since a 5th century ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Scientists discover key protein in resilience to stress

When faced with chronic stress, why do some people develop anxiety and depressive symptoms while others show resilience? A protein that acts as a cannabinoid receptor and is present in the structure controlling exchanges ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

When it feels like more than winter blues, what to do?

For roughly 5% of adults, seasonal change comes with more than discomfort or melancholy. Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression with symptoms like sadness, tearfulness, loss of interest, and issues with sleep ...

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