Brain & Mind
Smoking strongly linked to depression, study finds
A large new study in Germany has confirmed that people who smoke or have smoked in the past are more likely to experience depression...
What is the major cause of hoarding?
When most people hear about hoarding, they often think of extreme cases shown on reality TV—homes filled with piles of things, rooms that are...
1 in 6 people suffers from withdrawal symptoms when quitting depression drugs
Many people take antidepressants to manage depression or anxiety. These medicines can be very helpful. But what happens when someone wants to stop taking...
Why PTSD is much more than fear
When most people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they imagine symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and feeling constantly on edge.
These are the fear-based symptoms...
Heavy metals may worsen ADHD symptoms in children
Children with ADHD often show signs like being very active, acting without thinking, or having trouble paying attention. In Catalonia, Spain, about 6% of...
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how...
If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it...
Millions of Americans microdose ‘magic mushroom’ compounds
Psychedelics are becoming more popular in the United States, but not always for the reasons people might expect.
A new study from the RAND Corporation...
Why U.S. middle-aged adults report more loneliness and poor health than peers abroad
People born in the 1960s and early 1970s in the United States are experiencing more loneliness, depression, memory problems, and physical weakness than earlier...
Can some mental health drugs make depression worse?
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found something worrying. It shows that some people with depression may face a higher...
Exercise may be just as effective as therapy for depression
Around 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Many of them turn to therapy or antidepressant medications for help.
But a new review from researchers...
Study finds major cause of hearing voices in schizophrenia
A new study from UNSW Sydney provides some of the clearest evidence yet that hearing voices in schizophrenia may come from the brain confusing...
Just 24 minutes of music therapy can lower anxiety
A new study has found that listening to specially designed music for just 24 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety. This simple approach could be...
Popular Reports
Walking outside can benefit your mental health more than walking indoors
Have you ever noticed how a short walk outside can make you feel more refreshed and energized?
Adults with ADHD may have shorter life expectancy, study finds
A groundbreaking study led by University College London (UCL) researchers has revealed that adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may live significantly...
Brain stimulation can treat depression and anxiety in older people
A novel study from the University of Florida has brought new hope to older adults suffering from depression and anxiety through a noninvasive brain...
This mental problem can help predict dementia
In a new study, researchers found apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not.
The...
New tool helps spot suicide risk for self-harm patients
Have you ever had a really tough day when everything feels impossible?
Well, some people have days like this more often than others, and sometimes,...