Ketamine’s rapid relief of suicidal thoughts may be linked to an increase in morning cortisol
A recent clinical trial found that a single dose of ketamine tends to increase morning cortisol levels in suicidal patients....
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Horror soundtracks can make friendly smiles feel eerie and threatening, study finds
A new study in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests scary music subtly alters how people interpret facial expressions....
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Occasional magic mushroom use linked to better mental health among alcohol drinkers
Researchers analyzing nationwide survey data found that adults using psilocybin infrequently alongside alcohol reported less anxiety and depression than non-psilocybin...
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The “ADHD advantage” in entrepreneurship applies mostly to intelligent men, study finds
A study published in Applied Psychology suggests that childhood ADHD does not automatically lead to adult entrepreneurship. Instead, business entry...
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Men who crave social power are more likely to endorse strict beauty norms for women
New research reveals that men who crave social power and hold traditional views on masculinity are significantly more likely to...
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Dummy pills reveal the hidden power of human expectation in addiction recovery
Patients being treated for addiction often experience a sharp drop in their daily cravings simply by taking a placebo. New...
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Two forms of intellectual humility have opposite links to mental health, study finds
New research suggests that intellectual humility relates to mental health in contrasting ways. While respecting the ideas of others is...
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Changing your birth control won’t change how much you love your partner, global study finds
Worried that going on or off the pill might change how you feel about your partner? A massive new study...
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Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy isn’t linked to autism or ADHD, new research shows
A massive new study reveals that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase a child’s risk of autism or ADHD....
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Creatine supplements show potential for managing major depressive disorder
A new systematic review suggests that creatine monohydrate, a popular supplement for athletes, might help treat major depressive disorder. Evidence...
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101 fun facts about the mind and brain, according to science
The human mind is stranger than you think. Here are 101 fun findings from psychology and neuroscience research, on memory,...
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Scientists are using biological markers to take the guesswork out of depression treatment
Researchers have developed a predictive algorithm using brain connectivity and behavioral tests to forecast antidepressant outcomes. A recent study suggests...
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Psilocybin-assisted therapy shows promise for veterans with severe, treatment-resistant PTSD
A pilot clinical trial suggests that psilocybin combined with psychotherapy is safe and well-tolerated by veterans with severe, treatment-resistant PTSD....
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Long COVID symptoms linked to measurable damage in the brain’s dopamine system
A recent study provides evidence that people experiencing long COVID show a measurable reduction in the brain’s dopamine-releasing neurons. These...
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Neuroscientists just upended a core assumption about how psychedelics alter brain function
New brain scans show that drugs like LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA reliably reduce the upward flow of information into a...
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