Brain & Mind
Scientists discover a hidden cause of autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease
In recent years, scientists around the world have been trying to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions...
Diabetes drugs may also improve mental health, study finds
Medications that are commonly used to treat diabetes and help with weight loss may also have unexpected benefits for mental health, according to a...
‘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...
Popular Reports
A simple cheek swab may help detect schizophrenia earlier
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
People with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as hearing...
What we can’t see can help us find things
Anyone who's ever tried to find something in a hurry knows how helpful it is to think about the lost item's color, size and...
Are people with ADHD more creative?
New research has revealed a fascinating connection between ADHD and creativity.
According to a study presented at the ECNP Congress in Amsterdam, people with ADHD...
What is the major cause of hoarding?
When most people hear about hoarding, they often think of extreme cases shown on reality TV—homes filled with piles of things, rooms that are...
Depression symptoms could be signs for cognitive decline in some people
In a new study, researchers found that that depression symptoms in healthy older people who have brain amyloid, a biological marker of Alzheimer’s, could...