Mental Health

A large dataset analysis indicates that standard psychological therapies frequently fail to help autistic patients with depression and anxiety. Researchers found that adapting care to fit neurodivergent needs is necessary to improve patient outcomes.

Experiencing multiple childhood traumas doesn't just increase the risk of a single addiction. A new study suggests it creates a dense, interconnected web of overlapping substance and behavioral addictions that reinforce one another in adulthood.

Most adults in the Gaza Strip are experiencing severe anxiety, depression, and trauma. New research highlights an urgent need for widespread psychiatric support.

A large study reveals that using methylphenidate to treat childhood behavioral conditions is associated with minor changes in adult body mass and height.

New research suggests a surprisingly simple way to ease social anxiety: assume first impressions are permanent. A study found that believing others' opinions won't easily change reduces mental exhaustion and helps socially anxious people navigate interactions with ease.

Individuals who exhibit dark personality traits spend more time consuming violent pornography. A recent study suggests this behavior creates a reinforcing cycle where aggressive media normalizes antisocial tendencies in viewers.

Researchers have developed a diagnostic panel that identifies cognitive decline by analyzing how blood proteins fold. This method accurately distinguishes between healthy aging and Alzheimer's disease, offering a fresh tool for early detection.

A new study published in Addictive Behaviors provides evidence that excessive smartphone use and feelings of disconnection fuel a daily cycle. When college students reach for their phones for relief, they tend to feel more detached the following day.

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress demonstrated a stronger link between advancing age and declining mental skills, alongside distinct gray matter volume differences.

A new study reveals that binge-watching TV or marathon reading helps build strong mental models of fictional worlds, leading viewers to vividly daydream and expand on those stories long after they finish.

Older adults with exceptional memories continue to grow new brain cells. A recent study published in the journal Nature shows that this biological process nearly stops in people with Alzheimer's disease.

A specific fear of bodily sensations often accompanies depression in older adults. This heightened distress is associated with lower cognitive scores, interrupted sleep, and a reduced overall quality of life, according to a recent study.

People with severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, face a significantly higher risk of developing neurological conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy, according to a massive new UK study spanning over ten years.

Researchers have mapped a pathway connecting infant screen time to teenage anxiety. The study associates early screen exposure with accelerated brain network maturation, which predicts more hesitant decision-making in childhood and greater anxiety in adolescence.

Getting back together with an ex might feel romantic, but a new study suggests this cycle acts as a chronic stressor. This on-again, off-again pattern creates compounding tension that indirectly takes a toll on physical and mental health.