Brain & Mind

Could Psilocybin Help Treat Tough Depression?

For many people, depression can be successfully managed with medication, counseling, lifestyle changes, or a combination of treatments. Unfortunately, not everyone responds to these approaches....

Why Labubu’s blind box strategy works so well

Labubu dolls have become a global sensation, helping to turn blind boxes into a billion-dollar business. The idea seems to go against one of the...

The Hidden Cause of Hoarding: Why Letting Go Can Feel So Difficult

When people hear the word hoarding, they often picture television shows that feature homes packed with belongings from floor to ceiling. They may imagine rooms...

Nearly 1.2 Billion People Struggle Mental Health Crisis Worldwide

Mental health disorders have become one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. A major new international study has found that mental health...

Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Sudden Heart Death

Sudden cardiac death is one of the most serious heart-related emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, often without much warning. In...

Why Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Your Brain Function

Daylight saving time is often viewed as a minor inconvenience. Twice a year, millions of people adjust their clocks by one hour and then...

The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Daylight Saving Time

Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour,...

Late Sleepers Face a Hidden Mental Health Challenge

Some people feel their best early in the morning. Others seem to come alive at night. Scientists refer to these differences as chronotypes, and...

Brain Exercises May Help Older Adults Handle Everyday Mental Challenges

For years, brain-training programs have advertised themselves as tools for improving memory, concentration, and overall brain health. Millions of people have downloaded apps or completed...

Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Not Be Beneficial

Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in many countries. Millions of people take them to help manage depression, anxiety, and related mental...

Depression Drugs Provide Little Benefit Beyond 12 Months

For decades, antidepressants have been a cornerstone of treatment for depression and anxiety. Doctors around the world prescribe these medications to help people manage emotional...

Why So Many People Are Struggling with Mental Health Problems

Mental health has become an increasingly important topic in recent years. Conversations about anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional well-being are now more common than...

Popular Reports

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...

Conspiracy thinking is more common than you might expect

Conspiracy theories have long been a part of American culture, but new research suggests they may be more widespread than many people realize. Far from...

Babies in the womb may see more than we thought

By the second trimester, long before a baby's eyes can see images, they can detect light. But the light-sensitive cells in the developing retina --...

Common depression drugs may increase risk of death

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people around the world. Many people with depression take antidepressants to...

More women get mental problems during and after pregnancy

Over the last decade, recognizing and treating mental health issues during pregnancy and the first year of a baby's life has gotten much better. However,...