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
Drug for inflammation could help people with PTSD forget traumatic events
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an intense physical and emotional response to thoughts and reminders of the event that last for many weeks or...
How therapy dogs help domestic abuse survivors heal and find hope
A recent study published in People and Animals: The International Journal of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations has uncovered how therapy dogs can provide comfort and...
Scientists find early warning sign of schizophrenia
Psychosis is a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.
In a new study, researchers have discovered the early warning signs of the mental...
How kidney disease can affect your mental health
Kidney disease, a condition where the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood as well as they should, is a significant health problem that...
Why teens have sex early: Family and neighborhood connections matter most
Teens who grow up in close-knit families and neighborhoods are less likely to have sex at a young age, according to a new study...