Brain & Mind
Parkinson’s Drug May Help Treat Tough Depression
Depression is often described as persistent sadness, but for many people the illness goes much deeper than feeling unhappy. One of the most painful...
Childhood Inflammation May Cause Autism and Schizophrenia
Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing for many years after birth. During this time, billions of brain cells grow, connect,...
The Depression Drugs People Are Most Likely to Stay On, According to Research
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health conditions in the world. They can affect how people think, feel, sleep, work, and...
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...
Popular Reports
Why your biological age may predict cognitive decline better than birthdays
A new study from psychologists at the University of Virginia has found that biological aging, measured through “epigenetic clocks,” may predict who experiences memory...
Scientists develop new approach to helping kids with ADHD in San Francisco schools
Mornings used to be tough for Lissette and her son Andrew, a San Francisco fifth grader with dyslexia and ADHD.
"He needed constant reminders to...
Understanding the connection between heart disease and mental health
Heart disease and mental health may seem like separate health issues, but research shows that they are more interconnected than most people might realize.
Understanding...
Some people with severe depression cannot get ketamine treatment
The treatment of patients with treatment-resistant depression poses a significant challenge within the public health system due to systemic barriers that make effective and...
Widely used depression drugs safe for people with stroke
Recovering from a stroke is a challenging journey that touches not only physical health but also mental well-being.
Many survivors find themselves battling depression and...




















