Mental Health

A new study links higher body fat in specific regions—like the legs and hips—to greater depression risk, especially in men and people outside the normal weight range.

People with higher autistic traits struggled to recognize emotions in human faces, but not in anime faces. However, this difficulty was fully explained by alexithymia.

Older adults in China with better oral health and healthier diets were less likely to experience depression, anxiety, and dementia.

New findings suggest that the way we relate to ourselves and others could be closely linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Breathing exercises may help students stay calm under pressure. A study in Türkiye found reduced test anxiety among eighth-graders who practiced structured breathwork ahead of a major national exam.

New research shows that social behaviors often misunderstood by interviewers can overshadow qualifications, leading to unfair hiring decisions.

Pets can bring comfort—but for some, the bond may increase emotional distress. New research links anxious pet attachment to poorer mental health.

A nationwide study shows that people using healthy weight loss methods report fewer depressive symptoms, while those relying on extreme tactics face higher mental health risks.

Adults with ADHD who engage in long-term music practice may gain cognitive advantages, according to a new study published in Psychological Research.

Flight attendants who prefer late nights and avoid emotional closeness may be more prone to depression. The study highlights how circadian rhythms and attachment styles interact to shape mental health in this high-stress, jetlag-prone profession.

A new study in Japan found that matcha green tea may improve sleep quality and emotional perception in older adults with cognitive decline.

A new study suggests that people who have sex at least once a week are less likely to experience depression.

A simple video game task eased trauma-related symptoms in healthcare workers, offering a potential tool for frontline mental health support.

Many men wrongly assume other men are unwilling to seek help for depression, which may discourage them from seeking help themselves, new research shows.

Childhood trauma may reduce resilience and increase impulsivity, leading to poorer coping in young people with depression, a new study finds.