Brain & Mind
Heavy smartphone use linked to eating disorders
Smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life, especially for young people. Many teenagers and young adults use their phones for communication, entertainment,...
Changes in cell energy may show early signs of depression
Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can cause deep sadness,...
Self‑admission to psychiatric care gives patients more control and security
Mental health problems affect millions of people around the world. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric illnesses can make daily...
AI helps doctors choose best depression drugs and improve treatment
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...
Why multitasking may be a myth: new research shows the brain struggles to do...
Many people believe they are good at multitasking. Modern life often requires people to switch between several activities, such as answering messages while working,...
Stopping opioid painkillers too quickly may trigger mental health crises
Prescription opioids are commonly used to treat severe or long-term pain. These medicines can help people manage conditions such as chronic back pain, nerve...
Common drugs for depression may raise risk of death
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can cause deep...
Smartphone therapy could help adults living with ADHD
A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...
Cannabis may distort memories and disrupt daily thinking, study finds
Cannabis is widely used in many parts of the world, especially as laws change and the drug becomes more accessible.
Many people know that cannabis...
Getting fitter may help improve your brain functions
Many people know that exercise is good for the body.
It can strengthen the heart, improve muscle health, and help control weight. However, scientists are...
How ketamine may rapidly relieve severe depression
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. Doctors call the most severe form major depressive disorder,...
New ‘magic mushroom’ drug could treat depression without hallucinations
Psychedelic drugs have recently returned to the spotlight in medical research. Scientists around the world are studying whether substances once considered dangerous or purely...
Popular Reports
Sleep deprivation can improve mood in some people with depression
In a seemingly contradictory phenomenon, sleep deprivation can sometimes lead to mood improvements in individuals with depressive disorders, a study led by the Perelman...
Scientists discover second type of schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers are the first to discover two distinct subtypes of schizophrenia after analyzing the brain scans of over 300 patients.
The...
Personality could affect depression symptoms, study finds
Depression affects more than 280 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. However, not everyone experiences it the same way. Some people...
Research finds a big 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 study from Uppsala University,...
AI may help people safely stop depression drugs
Antidepressants are some of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world.
For many people, they provide vital relief from depression and anxiety, helping them...