Scientists find a simple way to improve learning and mental health

Researchers from Duke discovered that adopting a curious mindset, rather than an urgent one, can enhance memory recall. Alyssa Sinclair, a postdoctoral researcher, and her...

How men and women react differently to stress

In 2020, the pandemic shut everything down. Shops, schools, and travel were halted. Although many have moved on, that time caused a lot of...

Eating fruit may help reduce depression, study finds

Ever feel like having a snack but can't decide between an apple or some crisps? You might want to think about your mood. Happier with...

Longer screen time linked to anxiety, depression in kids

Do your kids spend a lot of time in front of screens? You're not alone. A new study from the Faculty of Education has found...

What you need to know about bipolar disorder

More than 10 million people in the United States live with bipolar disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Bipolar disorder is...

Men and women have big differences in depression, study finds

Have you ever wondered why some people respond to certain medicines while others don't? Some years ago, scientists noticed that a lot of their...

AI can detect depression risk from your facial reactions

People who work in caring jobs, like social workers, psychologists, and psychoeducators, often deal with others' negative feelings. These feelings can rub off on them,...

1 in 4 doctors with autism try to suicide, study finds

A new study reveals alarming suicide rates and self-harm behaviors among autistic doctors. The study, led by Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University,...

Scientists find genes that may play a role in PTSD, depression

A global team of researchers, spearheaded by the experts at McLean Hospital, have scrutinized the genes in approximately 575,000 individual brain cells from individuals...

Many people with mental problems have eco-anxiety, study finds

Karen Magruder, a teacher at the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington, is studying a new kind of worry...