A surprising discovery: How our minds wander with age
Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming when you should be focused on a task? You're not alone—mind-wandering is a common occurrence.
However, a recent study...
Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds
The drug ketamine can reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and symptoms of depression in patients as early as a day...
Navigating holiday stress: the importance of accepting unpleasant emotions
December often brings unique stresses, with overwhelming holiday to-do lists and the pressure to create a "magical" season.
Emily Willroth, an assistant professor of psychological...
Scientists find a new drug for treatment-resistant depression
A groundbreaking clinical trial has revealed that esketamine, a form of ketamine, outperforms quetiapine, a standard treatment, for those suffering from treatment-resistant major depressive...
AI can help diagnose ADHD, study finds
Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze specialized brain MRI scans, researchers have identified significant differences in the brain's white matter tracts between adolescents with...
Scientists find link between threats and emotional overeating
After experiencing a near-miss car accident or a distressing encounter, many people turn to comfort food as a way to cope with stress and...
Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who is worst...
Financial crises are periods characterised by devastating losses of income, work, a certain future, and a stable family life.
The effect on mental health can...
Living alone does not mean loneliness, study finds
Researchers from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, in a groundbreaking study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Development, have unveiled the diverse experiences of...
Creative minds are vulnerable to mental illness – but magicians escape the curse
Can you think of a comedian, actor, poet or writer who suffered from mental illness? Maybe the actor Robin Williams or comedian Stephen Fry...
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s why there might...
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high...