Mental Health

A new study investigated the effects of a mobile game called "Dr. Zoo" in reducing the fear of injection needles in children between 3 and 6 years of age. The findings revealed that children who played "Dr. Zoo" – a...

A six-week study published in General Psychiatry reveals that non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) notably improves cognitive functions in Alzheimer's patients. This significant finding suggests a new, effective, and low-risk treatment method for a disease with limited current options.

Variability in sleep patterns, not just average sleep duration, is linked to cognitive impairment in older adults, according to new research. This study highlights the importance of consistent sleep patterns for cognitive health, suggesting that changes in sleep behavior might...

A new study compares sudden, significant symptom reductions in social anxiety between face-to-face and internet-based therapy, revealing similar frequencies and lasting effects in both methods.

Autistic individuals generally use fewer gestures than neurotypical individuals, but exhibit comparable frequency in iconic gestures, according to new research. The findings underscore the diversity and complexity within the autism spectrum.

A new study reveals that parental acceptance of children's gender atypicality is linked to lower social anxiety in younger children, with a more pronounced effect for girls and in early childhood stages.

Testosterone reduced fear in women with social anxiety disorder, most notably in those with strong avoidance tendencies, according to new research. However, this effect did not persist nor influence overall symptom severity.

A recent neuroimaging study published in eLife has found that playing violent video games does not decrease empathy in players. This finding challenges the popular notion that exposure to video game violence desensitizes people to real-world suffering.

New research finds neighborhood disorder during pregnancy increases testosterone levels, possibly impacting prenatal development and long-term health.

A study conducted in China found that when mothers are exposed to fine inhalable particles (PM2.5), in the form of air pollutants, during the first trimester of pregnancy, it is associated with lower intelligence scores in their children at the...

A study in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that women currently on birth control pills have a lower major depression prevalence than those who've stopped. The findings highlight complex relationships between pill use and depression, with no significant difference...

A study in Psychological Science finds higher income boosts self-esteem more than the reverse. Using a large dataset, it shows income's stronger impact on self-worth across genders and ages.

Recent research reveals that young individuals with autism experience higher daily stress and use less effective emotional regulation strategies than their non-autistic peers. This study highlights their increased negative emotions and stress reactivity, especially in social situations, and suggests the...

A study of high school and university students in Japan reported that female (but not male) cat and dog owners tend to be a bit more involved with their families compared to non-owners. This involvement might, in turn, lead to...

An Australian study found that the WISE Teens program, based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, failed to improve mental health in high school students, even worsening relationships and emotional well-being compared to a control group.