Brain & Mind

Stopping Depression Drugs Can Cause Strong Withdrawal Symptoms

Millions of people around the world take antidepressant medicines to help treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. These medicines can improve daily life...

Early Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder to Watch Out

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

Writing About Your Life Story May Help Reduce Depression

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

Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds

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...

The 5 Most Addictive Drugs: How They Take Control of the Brain

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...

Nordic Walking Could Ease Depression in Just a Few Weeks

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

A Daily Probiotic May Ease Depression and Anxiety in Older People

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...

Why Scientists Are Warning People About Heavy Cannabis Use and Mental Health

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

If you’re feeling down, maybe don’t pet your cat

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...

Three Genes That May Connect Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia, and Other Brain Disorders

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 in men can appear in unexpected ways

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...

Why Middle Age Is Getting Harder for Many Americans

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

Popular Reports

Think leisure is a waste? That may lead to depression and stress

In a new study from Ohio State University, researchers found feeling like leisure is wasteful and unproductive may lead to less happiness and higher...
Morning exercise may boost this brain function in older people

Morning exercise could boost this brain function in older people

In a new study, researchers found that doing exercise in the morning could help improve the decision-making ability in older people. In addition, they found...

Going to church linked to less depression symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that older people who go to church have better mental health. The finding uncovers some of the links between...

This Hip Hop song linked to fewer suicides in the US

In a new study from the Medical University of Vienna, researchers found wide-scale public attention to the song "1-800-273-8255" by American hip hop artist...
Obesity could raise diabetes risk in people with PTSD

Obesity could raise diabetes risk in people with PTSD

In a recent study, researchers from Saint Louis University find that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) does not directly lead to type 2 diabetes, instead...