Mental Health

A new neuroimaging study suggests that adults with depression who experienced childhood trauma tend to have lower levels of myelin in specific brain regions. This indicates a potential biological link between early adversity and depressive symptoms.

A recent study suggests that basil extract might help ease anxiety and depression. When taken with standard antidepressants, patients using a nightly basil syrup reported greater symptom relief than those taking a placebo.

Researchers have linked denser nerve connections deep within the brain to a heightened sensitivity to potential threats. This specific brain wiring pattern appears across multiple psychiatric conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety.

New research indicates that psilocybin treatment for PTSD involves very little talking. Instead of traditional psychotherapy, data suggests patients benefit most from the quiet, unobtrusive presence of support staff.

Stopping the common ADHD medication methylphenidate may cause lasting sleep disruptions. A new animal study reveals that rats experience fragmented rest and altered circadian rhythms ten days after ceasing the drug, highlighting potential long-term withdrawal effects.

While higher vitamin intake is often linked to better mental health, a new study reveals that this relationship mostly disappears once socioeconomic status, daily habits, and overall physical health are taken into account.

A common ADHD medication helps children focus by stabilizing how different regions of the brain communicate, reducing the rapid shifts in neural connections that often lead to distraction.

Being single offers a unique chance for personal growth. A recent psychology study suggests that single adults who view their relationship status as an opportunity to try new things experience greater daily well-being and less anxiety.

A new study reveals how social anxiety and depression distort the way people update their self-beliefs in response to feedback. While social anxiety amplifies negative judgments about competence, depression makes it difficult to accept positive feedback entirely.

Social support boosts mental health for both sexes, but a new study shows men face a unique trap. When experiencing psychological distress, men are far more likely than women to withdraw and lose their social safety nets.

A new study indicates that brief experiences with inhaled DMT can reduce anxiety and improve life satisfaction. For patients with treatment-resistant depression, the substance combined with therapy might promote long-lasting enhancements in overall quality of life.

Eating a climate-friendly diet packed with plants might do more than protect the environment. A large study found that strict adherence to sustainable eating habits is associated with a lower risk of stroke, depression, and anxiety.

Miniature brain models grown from human stem cells show that different genetic forms of autism spectrum disorder produce vastly different patterns of electrical activity, revealing how various mutations alter neural networks.

Adults with type 2 diabetes taking semaglutide might have a lower risk of developing seizures later in life. New research indicates this protective association is not entirely explained by weight loss, hinting at unique benefits for brain health.