Brain & Mind
‘Magic mushroom’ therapy for depression: what to know
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and function in...
Your blood pressure may affect your emotion health
When we think about blood pressure, we usually focus on heart health and numbers on a monitor. However, new research suggests that blood pressure,...
Study finds big cause for both delusions and low motivation in schizophrenia
Scientists have known for many years that dopamine plays an important role in how the brain learns from rewards. Dopamine is a chemical messenger...
Are psychedelic drugs better than antidepressants?
In recent years, psychedelic-assisted therapy has gained a lot of attention as a possible breakthrough treatment for depression.
Substances like psilocybin, often called “magic mushrooms,”...
One simple conversation could help prevent another suicide attempt, study finds
A new international study has found that even a short and simple conversation after a suicide attempt can make a meaningful difference.
Researchers discovered that...
Women with no kids more likely to have this mental health issue
A new study from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has found a worrying trend. More women in their late 20s and 30s...
Depression drugs may cause weight gain, study finds
Antidepressants are widely used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. For many people, these medicines are life-changing and help them feel better,...
Medicinal cannabis may not help lower anxiety or depression, study finds
Medicinal cannabis has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Many people believe it can help with a wide range of health problems, including mental health...
Drinking to cope with stress in your 20s may cause cognitive decline later
Many people turn to alcohol when they feel stressed. Having a drink after a difficult day is often seen as a normal way to...
This weight loss diet could reduce depression and anxiety
Millions of people around the world struggle with mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. In the United Kingdom alone, about 1.7 million...
Brain scans may help doctors choose the best depression drugs
Major depressive disorder, often called MDD, is one of the most serious and common mental health conditions in the world.
People with this condition often...
7 hidden types of “hyperarousal” that may shape many mental disorders
Mental health researchers often use the term “hyperarousal” to describe a state in which the mind and body remain unusually alert, tense, or activated....
Popular Reports
This mental problem causes depression in older people
Scientists from UCL and elsewhere found that loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among older people.
They showed that people’s subjective experiences of loneliness...
How to spot borderline personality disorder
We all have trouble from time to time managing strong feelings or relationships. But for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these are a...
How fiber in food could protect the brain during aging
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Illinois find dietary fiber could help reduce brain inflammation during aging.
As mammals age, immune cells...
Reducing inflammation may boost motivation in depression
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. While sadness and low mood are often talked about,...
Anxiety and brain fog: Is there a connection?
In today's fast-paced world, feeling anxious has almost become a common experience for many.
But when anxiety brings along a companion known as "brain fog,"...