Brain & Mind
Could Psilocybin Help Treat Tough Depression?
For many people, depression can be successfully managed with medication, counseling, lifestyle changes, or a combination of treatments.
Unfortunately, not everyone responds to these approaches....
Why Labubu’s blind box strategy works so well
Labubu dolls have become a global sensation, helping to turn blind boxes into a billion-dollar business.
The idea seems to go against one of the...
The Hidden Cause of Hoarding: Why Letting Go Can Feel So Difficult
When people hear the word hoarding, they often picture television shows that feature homes packed with belongings from floor to ceiling.
They may imagine rooms...
Nearly 1.2 Billion People Struggle Mental Health Crisis Worldwide
Mental health disorders have become one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today.
A major new international study has found that mental health...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Sudden Heart Death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most serious heart-related emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, often without much warning.
In...
Why Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Your Brain Function
Daylight saving time is often viewed as a minor inconvenience. Twice a year, millions of people adjust their clocks by one hour and then...
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Daylight Saving Time
Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour,...
Late Sleepers Face a Hidden Mental Health Challenge
Some people feel their best early in the morning. Others seem to come alive at night. Scientists refer to these differences as chronotypes, and...
Brain Exercises May Help Older Adults Handle Everyday Mental Challenges
For years, brain-training programs have advertised themselves as tools for improving memory, concentration, and overall brain health.
Millions of people have downloaded apps or completed...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Not Be Beneficial
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in many countries. Millions of people take them to help manage depression, anxiety, and related mental...
Depression Drugs Provide Little Benefit Beyond 12 Months
For decades, antidepressants have been a cornerstone of treatment for depression and anxiety.
Doctors around the world prescribe these medications to help people manage emotional...
Why So Many People Are Struggling with Mental Health Problems
Mental health has become an increasingly important topic in recent years. Conversations about anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional well-being are now more common than...
Popular Reports
New eye simulation method could reduce depression and dementia symptoms
Scientists from The University of Hong Kong and elsewhere found that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface could reduce depression-like symptoms and improve...
Magnetic brain stimulation: A promising solution for severe depression
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
Ever heard of transcranial magnetic stimulation, also known as TMS? It's a therapy where doctors apply strong magnetic pulses to...
Scientists discovered a new cause of autism
Autism is a condition that some people are born with. It affects how a person communicates and behaves.
It's more common in boys and usually...
This depression drug could help treat ‘lazy eye’
In a new study, scientists reveal how subanesthetic ketamine, which is used for pain management and as an antidepressant in humans, is effective in...
Scientists find an important cause of social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety can be a highly debilitating psychiatric disorder with negative impacts on the individual’s relationships and working life.
In a recent study from Uppsala...