Brain & Mind

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...

Cats or Dogs: Which Pets Really Improve Your Mood

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

Think you’d never eat bugs? A study suggests you might actually enjoy them

For many people, the idea of eating insects sounds unpleasant. Bugs are often associated with dirt or something strange and unfamiliar. But new research suggests...

This Walking Style May Reduce Depression in 5 Weeks

Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can...

Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Autism and Schizophrenia

Scientists around the world are trying to better understand mental health and brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. Over the past few...

Some Video Games May Reduce Loneliness and Increase Resilience

Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world. Many parents and health experts have worried that...

A Surprising Link Between Fasting, Gut Bacteria, and Depression

The idea that our stomach and our brain are connected may sound surprising, but scientists are increasingly finding evidence that the two are closely...

Daily Cannabis Use May Greatly Harm Mental Health

Cannabis has become more widely accepted in many parts of the world in recent years. Some countries and regions have legalized its use for medical...

Could Exercise Be the Best Natural Treatment for Depression and Anxiety?

Depression and anxiety are among the most common health conditions in modern society. Millions of people around the world live with these problems every...

Could an Arthritis Drug Help Fight Depression?

Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation. Simple tasks that...

Popular Reports

Scientists find a leading cause of depression in older people

In a new study, researchers found that loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among people over 50. They found that people's subjective experiences of...

Cats or Dogs: Which Pets Really Improve Your Mood

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

Scientists find new biomarkers for mental diseases with brain imaging

Psychiatric disorders, like depression, have long posed challenges in diagnosis and treatment due to their reliance on subjective assessments of symptoms. However, recent research has...
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Male victims of sexual assault: a 10 years’ study from an assault center

When talking about sexual assault, people mainly consider women as victims. However, men can be victims too. In particular, gay and bisexual men, men...

Why it is difficult to stop using some depression drugs

In a recent study published in Molecular Pharmacology, researchers found why it is so difficult for people to withdraw from some antidepressant medications. The current...