The five most addictive substances and how they affect the brain
Addiction is a powerful condition that changes the way the brain works, making it difficult for people to control their actions. Some substances are...
Childhood challenges may help prevent anxiety, study finds
A new study from Yale University suggests that facing some adversity during childhood and adolescence may actually help build resilience to anxiety disorders later in...
Women without children more likely to have this mental issue
A new study from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has found that excessive drinking and alcohol-related deaths are increasing at an...
Millions of children in the U.S. live with a parent with substance use disorder
A new study estimates that nearly 17 million children and teenagers in the United States live with a parent who has a substance-use disorder....
Getting ADHD drugs via telehealth could increase addiction risk
For the past five years, people with ADHD have been able to get their stimulant medications prescribed and renewed through telehealth visits, thanks to relaxed rules during the...
Scientists find big cause of self-disruptive behaviours
Most people learn from an early age that actions have consequences. However, a new study from UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University suggests that some individuals...
1 in 5 people using drugs and alcohol shows ADHD symptoms
A new study has found that 1 in 5 people who use drugs and alcohol show symptoms of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), with rates rising to over one-third among people...
AI predicts mental disease in teens before symptoms get worse
Researchers at Duke Health have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict when teenagers are at high risk for developing serious mental...
Mediterranean diet linked to lower depression risk in people with arthritis
A new study suggests that following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of depression in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers found that...
Common depression drug can improve cognitive function
A recent study from Columbia University suggests that ketamine, a drug often used to treat severe depression, could quickly reduce suicidal thoughts while also...