Brain & Mind
Drinking to cope with stress in your 20s may cause cognitive decline later
Many people turn to alcohol when they feel stressed. Having a drink after a difficult day is often seen as a normal way to...
This weight loss diet could reduce depression and anxiety
Millions of people around the world struggle with mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. In the United Kingdom alone, about 1.7 million...
Brain scans may help doctors choose the best depression drugs
Major depressive disorder, often called MDD, is one of the most serious and common mental health conditions in the world.
People with this condition often...
7 hidden types of “hyperarousal” that may shape many mental disorders
Mental health researchers often use the term “hyperarousal” to describe a state in which the mind and body remain unusually alert, tense, or activated....
Long-term depression drug use may increase heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical events because it happens quickly and often without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly...
Hot weather and air pollution together may raise suicide risk
Suicide is a major public health concern in the United States and around the world. Over the past several decades, suicide rates in the...
Heavy smartphone use linked to eating disorders
Smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life, especially for young people. Many teenagers and young adults use their phones for communication, entertainment,...
Changes in cell energy may show early signs of depression
Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can cause deep sadness,...
Self‑admission to psychiatric care gives patients more control and security
Mental health problems affect millions of people around the world. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric illnesses can make daily...
AI helps doctors choose best depression drugs and improve treatment
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...
Why multitasking may be a myth: new research shows the brain struggles to do...
Many people believe they are good at multitasking. Modern life often requires people to switch between several activities, such as answering messages while working,...
Stopping opioid painkillers too quickly may trigger mental health crises
Prescription opioids are commonly used to treat severe or long-term pain. These medicines can help people manage conditions such as chronic back pain, nerve...
Popular Reports
A well-aged mind: how to maintain your cognitive health
Getting older can bring many changes, both physically and mentally. Even when you’re healthy, your brain and body start slowing down.
Maintaining your cognitive health—the...
Why eating disorder treatments only work half the time, according to a psychologist
No single treatment will work for all people with eating disorders.
Even the most highly researched evidence-based treatment may work for some people, but less...
Light therapy could improve mental health, study finds
The Intricate Dance between Light Exposure and Mental Health
Imagine light as a remedy, a silent yet powerful healer that weaves through our daily lives,...
Why narcissists tend to make bad decisions
In a new study, researchers found narcissists are less likely to use critical thinking processes that are important for solving problems and making sound...
Common anxiety drugs may affect cancer outcomes, surprising study finds
A new study led by Dr. Michael Feigin at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that certain medications used to treat anxiety and...