Brain & Mind
The Hidden Cause of Hoarding: Why Letting Go Can Feel So Difficult
When people hear the word hoarding, they often picture television shows that feature homes packed with belongings from floor to ceiling.
They may imagine rooms...
Nearly 1.2 Billion People Struggle Mental Health Crisis Worldwide
Mental health disorders have become one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today.
A major new international study has found that mental health...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Sudden Heart Death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most serious heart-related emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, often without much warning.
In...
Why Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Your Brain Function
Daylight saving time is often viewed as a minor inconvenience. Twice a year, millions of people adjust their clocks by one hour and then...
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Daylight Saving Time
Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour,...
Late Sleepers Face a Hidden Mental Health Challenge
Some people feel their best early in the morning. Others seem to come alive at night. Scientists refer to these differences as chronotypes, and...
Brain Exercises May Help Older Adults Handle Everyday Mental Challenges
For years, brain-training programs have advertised themselves as tools for improving memory, concentration, and overall brain health.
Millions of people have downloaded apps or completed...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Not Be Beneficial
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in many countries. Millions of people take them to help manage depression, anxiety, and related mental...
Depression Drugs Provide Little Benefit Beyond 12 Months
For decades, antidepressants have been a cornerstone of treatment for depression and anxiety.
Doctors around the world prescribe these medications to help people manage emotional...
Why So Many People Are Struggling with Mental Health Problems
Mental health has become an increasingly important topic in recent years. Conversations about anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional well-being are now more common than...
Why Night Owls May Feel More Anxious: Study Points to Loneliness After Dark
Many people naturally prefer staying up late and sleeping later in the morning. These individuals are often called "night owls" or evening types.
While society...
Magic Mushroom Compound Could Help People Whose Depression Won’t Go Away
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and function in daily life.
While...
Popular Reports
How animals help us recover from trauma
Humans have a long history to use animals in psychological treatment.
In the late 18th century, animals were incorporated into mental health institutions to help...
Broccoli sprout may hold the key to schizophrenia treatment
In a new study, researchers found that a compound from broccoli sprout could help restore brain chemistry imbalance in people with schizophrenia.
The finding may...
Key mental abilities can actually improve when we get older
It's long been believed that advancing age leads to broad declines in our mental abilities.
But in a new study from Georgetown University, researchers found...
Owning a smartphone at age 12 may harm mental and physical health
A large new study has found that owning a smartphone at a young age may be linked to several health problems in early adolescence,...
The positive side of mental illness you need to know
Around one in five adults in the United States live with a mental illness. These conditions are usually seen as negative and are often...