Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health condition that affects the way people think about themselves, manage their emotions, and build relationships...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions among young adults. Many people between the ages of 18 and 29 struggle with...

For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful. They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...

Addiction is not simply a lack of willpower. It is a long-term medical condition that changes the way the brain works. When a person becomes...

Many people think of walking as a gentle activity that mainly benefits the heart and muscles. However, scientists are increasingly discovering that physical activity...

Scientists are increasingly discovering that mental health may be influenced by much more than the brain alone. One surprising area of research focuses on the...

For many young people, cannabis is seen as a normal part of social life. Some use it to relax after a stressful day, while...

You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or...

For many years, scientists have studied mental health and brain development disorders one by one. Conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar...

Anxiety is a universal feeling, something anyone can experience at any age. But anxiety is different for adult men, psychologists who study men’s mental health...

For many people, middle age is often seen as a time when life becomes more stable. Many adults have built careers, raised children, and...

People have argued for years about whether cats or dogs make better pets. Some people love dogs because they are playful, loyal, and enjoy...

A new study from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) has found that a simple, non-invasive method of brain stimulation might help people make quicker...

In a study from the University of Oxford and elsewhere, scientists found reductions in violence in people using Beta adrenergic-blocking agents (β-blockers) compared with...

A large new study in Germany has confirmed that people who smoke or have smoked in the past are more likely to experience depression...

A new study led by psychologists from UNSW Sydney has provided the strongest evidence yet that hearing voices in schizophrenia may happen because the...

Hoarding is when people collect and keep a lot of items, even things that aren't valuable or needed. Over time, these items can fill...