Brain & Mind
A simple cheek swab may help detect schizophrenia earlier
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
People with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as hearing...
Why exercise should be a core treatment for mental illness
People living with serious mental health conditions often face a hidden health crisis that many people do not realize.
Studies have shown that individuals with...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of autism, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia
In recent years, scientists around the world have been working hard to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These...
I’m a doctor. This is the surprising truth about teen suicides
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis...
Scientists find how to reverse anxiety and social withdrawal
Anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal are some of the most common mental health problems in the world. Millions of people struggle with these conditions,...
Psychedelic drugs may help the brain heal after trauma
Scientists are beginning to understand more about how certain psychedelic drugs may help people recover from severe trauma.
A new study suggests that these drugs...
Diabetes and weight-loss drugs may also help fight addiction
A new study suggests that a group of medications originally designed to treat diabetes may also help prevent and treat addiction.
Researchers at Washington University...
AI therapy apps may help some people—but they also carry serious risks
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are becoming increasingly popular for discussing emotions, seeking advice, or coping with stress.
Millions of people around the world...
Just 10 minutes online session can reduce depression, study finds
Many people believe that overcoming depression requires long-term therapy, medication, or a major life change.
Professional treatment can be very helpful, but it is not...
Study shows big cause of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Scientists have found a new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing very small human brains in the lab.
These tiny brains are...
A simple blood test may tell which depression drug works best for you
Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can...
Cannabis use linked to anxiety and depression, study warns
Cannabis use has become more common in recent years, especially in countries where it has been legalized.
While many people see it as a way...
Popular Reports
Husbands benefit from mutual caregiving, but wives may feel more distressed
In a new study, researchers found that in mutual caregiving, husbands can gain the benefit, but wives often feel more distressed.
The research was conducted...
This test can snare those lying about a person’s identity
In a new study, researchers have developed a new test that could help police to determine when criminals or witnesses are lying about their...
Where you get depression care matters, study finds
In the United States, more than half of people living with a mental health disorder do not receive treatment, according to the National Institute...
COVID-19 linked to these mental problems, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found people who have or had COVID-19 symptoms are more likely to develop general psychiatric disorders and are lonelier,...
Stress, anxiety or depression? Treatment starts with the right diagnosis
Long before the coronavirus pandemic mixed fear and uncertainty into daily life, Americans felt stressed out.
They worried about the country's rising health care costs,...