Mental Health

A small study holds that most teenagers eat poor diets regardless of their mental health. However, among adolescents with attention disorders, a Mediterranean-style diet and specific vitamins are strongly associated with better cognitive test performance.

A new review of brain scans reveals that people with psychiatric disorders, especially schizophrenia, tend to have a physically smaller pineal gland. However, this anatomical difference doesn't appear to directly influence how well they sleep at night.

Attending heated yoga classes provides a proportional reduction in depression severity, meaning that the more sessions a person attends, the better they tend to feel. These community programs could offer an accessible option to help manage depressive symptoms.

An international survey reveals that spending more time on social media and dating apps is tied to lower body satisfaction. The study highlights how these platforms are linked to a higher drive for muscularity, particularly in men.

Patients with severe mental health conditions who drink three to four cups of coffee daily may possess cells that appear roughly five years younger. A new study links moderate coffee intake to longer telomeres, the protective caps on human chromosomes.

Older adults who follow a Mediterranean diet experience higher levels of positive psychological well-being. A new study suggests this eating pattern even provided an emotional buffer against the stress of the early COVID-19 pandemic.

As cannabis use grows among older adults, so do concerns about memory loss. However, a new study found that prior or occasional cannabis use is not associated with faster cognitive decline or a higher risk of dementia.

Instagram posts tagged with #SexPositivity often promote objectification, narrow beauty standards, and commercial branding more than sexual empowerment, according to research published in Sex Roles.

A new longitudinal study reveals that adults who frequently view pornography tend to experience more depressive symptoms. This consistent link remains stable over time and exists independently of a person's age, gender, or personal moral beliefs.

A new study reveals how a history of childhood trauma can lead to depressive symptoms in fathers raising toddlers, operating through a sequential pathway of masculine gender role stress and emotional dysregulation.

New research spanning 23 countries shows that everyday suffering takes a lingering toll on human flourishing. Scientists found that adults experiencing distress reported lower life satisfaction, poorer health, and more loneliness up to a year later.

A new study reveals how antidepressant medications physically change the brain. Researchers found that treating chronic depression normalizes abnormal brain tissue microstructure, suggesting the initial abnormalities were actually the brain’s attempt to cope with severe symptoms.

New research highlights how two distinct styles of meditation reduce symptoms of depression. While focused-attention practices and introspective self-inquiry operate through slightly different mental pathways, both help individuals detach from negative thoughts and perceived threats.

As we age, our ability to temporarily hold and process information tends to decline. However, a recent study of over 30,000 adults suggests that having more physical tissue in six specific brain regions predicts better working memory.

A small pilot study indicates that older adults with Alzheimer’s disease can safely take daily doses of creatine to boost brain energy levels. Patients taking the inexpensive supplement also experienced improvements in problem-solving and working memory tests.