If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis...

Anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal are some of the most common mental health problems in the world. Millions of people struggle with these conditions,...

Scientists are beginning to understand more about how certain psychedelic drugs may help people recover from severe trauma. A new study suggests that these drugs...

A new study suggests that a group of medications originally designed to treat diabetes may also help prevent and treat addiction. Researchers at Washington University...

Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are becoming increasingly popular for discussing emotions, seeking advice, or coping with stress. Millions of people around the world...

Many people believe that overcoming depression requires long-term therapy, medication, or a major life change. Professional treatment can be very helpful, but it is not...

Scientists have found a new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing very small human brains in the lab. These tiny brains are...

Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can...

Cannabis use has become more common in recent years, especially in countries where it has been legalized. While many people see it as a way...

Most people have done it at least once—venting to coworkers about a frustrating boss after a long meeting or a tough day. Gossiping about the...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people. It can cause deep sadness,...

Depression and anxiety are among the most common health problems in the world today. They affect people of all ages, from teenagers to older...

In a new study, researchers found that a tiny population of neurons known to be important to appetite may also have a big role...

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. With insomnia, people may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. This happens even if you...

Few people know that the human body naturally produces chemicals that are very similar to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, which comes from the Cannabis sativa plant.

Social media sites aren't the only things that keep track of your social network—your brain does, too. In a new study, researchers found that loneliness...

Selfie is very common in social media culture. With a smart phone or webcam, one can take a photo of self and upload it...