Veterans with service dogs have fewer PTSD symptoms, lower anxiety, and depression, and a higher quality of life, researchers find.

When we are in a state of flow, it is likely that we are spending less time ruminating over our lives or worrying about the future.

‘Hervs’ date back hundreds of thousands of years – and play an important role in regulating genes.

Cow cuddling—or cow hugging as it’s sometimes called—may be an effective form of animal-assisted therapy, researchers report.

"This study provides a new tool to describe and understand public mental health in a way that was unimaginable just five years ago."

A new study links a spike in a placental hormone late in pregnancy to postpartum depression symptoms. The work could help in early detection.

"Magic mushrooms" may offer a safe alternative to traditional medications that treat anxiety and depression.

Stress during adolescence may increase risk of postpartum depression in adulthood, a new study with mice finds.

People who work a job with nonstandard hours are more likely to report sleep issues, poor health, and depression symptoms by age 50.

A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment shows promise for improving depression and anxiety in older adults.