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Mindfulness meditation may help people struggling with concurrent depression and Internet gaming disorder, according to a study. Guang-Heng Dong and colleagues treated 59 people with depression and ...

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Mark Ruffalo recalled his best friend’s suicide at age 20, when he was struggling with his own mental health. The actor said he’s seen firsthand “what suicide does to a family and friends,” and he’s ...

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Share on Pinterest Diets rich in minerals, especially potassium, were linked to a lower depression risk in a new study. Image credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy About 5% of the world’s adult population lives ...