Mental Health

AI lends an ear to help understand schizophrenia

A team from the UCL Institute for Neurology has crafted a novel approach using artificial intelligence (AI) to delve deeper into the study of...

Running or medicine, which is better for treating depression?

Unpacking Choices for Mental Health Depression and anxiety weigh heavily on countless individuals, prompting the exploration of diverse treatment options. A study led by Professor Brenda...

Loneliness can harm heart health in people with diabetes

Loneliness can indeed cast long, chilly shadows across our lives, with effects reaching further and deeper than we might initially suspect. Recent research brings to...

AI chatbots can be therapists, study finds

Imagine talking to someone, pouring out your feelings, and believing they genuinely understand and empathize with your plight. Now, imagine that the entity offering a...

Scientists find how psychosis spreads in the brain

Psychosis, which includes diseases like schizophrenia, costs society billions and significantly disrupts the lives of those suffering from it. A groundbreaking study from Monash University...

‘Magic mushrooms’ may help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

In the interstice of brain science and psychiatric treatment, psychedelics are resurfacing as a contemplative avenue to alleviate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A study...

New bracelet can track mood swings in bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder impacts a person's mood, energy, and ability to manage daily life. It swings their emotions from very happy to very sad, making...

Scientists find new drug to fight tough depression

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a medical condition that can severely affect people's lives, and sometimes, it doesn't go away even...

Early life adversity may affect mental health across 3 generations

When little creatures like mice experience tough times early in life, it can sometimes impact their behavior and how they feel pain. Interestingly, researchers have...

Awe-inspiring science can benefit mental well-being

The quest for happiness and meaning in life is a shared human experience. While religion has traditionally been a source of spiritual fulfillment for many,...