A new study could explain why loneliness and symptoms of anxiety and depression could be linked to thoughts of suicide.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sometimes, what feels like a deep depression might actually be your heart crying out for connection. Our emotional landscape is ...

In the fall of 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Dr. Ruth Westheimer, then 95, New York’s Loneliness Ambassador. Long recognized as America’s most famous sex therapist (she ...

A few weeks ago I attended a panel discussion looking at the stigma of mental illness. It was well attended by a wide variety of mental health professionals and I had the opportunity to speak to a few ...

Following his recent split from Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom shared a series of reflective quotes from Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist Carl Jung on Wednesday, June 2 On Wednesday, July 2, the ...

Ruminating about being lonely, as opposed to being lonely, is linked to depression, found a new study. The findings were published in Nature Mental Health and have implications for treating depression ...

A bidirectional relationship exists between having a sense of meaning in life and behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, a new study finds. This means that one can lead ...

Spanning countries and cultures, the holidays focus on togetherness, family and joy, a spirit of giving and love, but for many individuals struggling with loss, the season can carry with it heightened ...

The idea of doing a "digital detox" – taking a set period of time away from smartphones, tablets and other screens in the name of mental health – has become popular in recent years. It's not the daily ...