How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world
If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or...
FDA raises alert on unregulated use of ketamine for mental problems
In a straightforward term, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging folks to tread cautiously with a drug called ketamine.
Not all versions...
Scientists find how depression is linked to higher death risk
In the constant endeavor to unravel the complexities of mental health, researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have brought...
Light therapy could improve mental health, study finds
The Intricate Dance between Light Exposure and Mental Health
Imagine light as a remedy, a silent yet powerful healer that weaves through our daily lives,...
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...