What if mental health wasn't just about what's wrong?

How do we describe what constitutes well-being? In a consensus study published in Nature Mental Health, an international team proposes a first taxonomy of ‘positive mental health,’ a way of thinking about it that goes beyond simply the absence of symptoms.

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St. John’s wort revisited: What clinicians should know now

Research suggests benefits in mild-to-moderate depression, but medication interactions limit its role for many patients. Lower-dose formulations may reduce risk.

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Supplements for menopause: here’s what the evidence actually says

Social media is saturated with menopause solutions: powders for brain fog, gummies for sleep or capsules promising hormonal balance. But how much of this is actually grounded in science?

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