Brain & Mind
New brain therapy reduces depression effectively in just 5 days
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people. It can cause deep sadness,...
Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments for depression and anxiety
Depression and anxiety are among the most common health problems in the world today. They affect people of all ages, from teenagers to older...
Fast brain therapy may bring depression relief in just one week, study finds
Depression is a serious condition that affects how people think, feel, and live their daily lives. For many people, antidepressant medications help, but a...
Implanted nerve device could treat severe, chronic depression
Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. In the United States alone, about one in five adults...
Mental health issues after a cancer diagnosis may affect death risk
A new study has found that adults who develop mental health problems soon after being diagnosed with cancer may face a higher risk of...
AI may spot schizophrenia and bipolar disorder years earlier
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental health conditions that often begin in late teenage years or early adulthood. These illnesses can deeply affect...
Why adding eyes makes robots seem more human
A new study suggests that something as simple as adding eyes to a humanoid robot can dramatically change how people perceive it.
Researchers from Tampere...
AI chatbots may worse mental diseases
A new study has raised concerns about how artificial intelligence chatbots may affect people living with mental illness.
Researchers looked at electronic health records from...
Many older people given risky mental health drugs without official approval
A new large study from Finland has revealed that many older adults are being prescribed strong psychiatric medications for reasons not officially approved by...
Stopping depression drugs may cause harsh withdrawal symptoms
A new large study has found that about one in six people may experience withdrawal symptoms after they stop taking antidepressants.
These medicines are widely...
Fitness may help you stay calm under stress
Most people know that regular exercise helps the body stay healthy, but new research suggests it may also help the mind stay calm during...
Why dark pool trading could make stock market crashes more likely
A growing share of stock trading is moving away from traditional public exchanges into private electronic platforms known as “dark pools.”
While these venues offer...
Popular Reports
Which anti-anxiety drug is right for me?
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States with 19% of the population affected every year.
Though highly treatable, 63.1% of...
Why some people don’t get better from depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and many people find relief through medications or therapy.
But for some individuals, even after...
You can now feel a hug in virtual reality—Thanks to new USC tech
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have created a new virtual reality system that lets people feel physical touch, even when they're...
Study finds deep cause of alcohol addiction
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the most serious and common mental health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and...
Research shows big cause of self-harm
Many of us have habits we wish we could break, whether it's reaching for that extra cookie or spending too much time on social...