Mental Health

Testing how a patient responds to a single dose of stimulant medication might help doctors predict treatment success. Researchers found that early behavioral changes can accurately forecast long-term symptom relief in adults with ADHD.

A large study of young men in Denmark reveals that growing up with a parent who has a mental illness is linked to slightly lower cognitive scores, but this association shifts dramatically depending on other family hardships.

A new study reveals that a single dose of rapamycin rapidly but temporarily reverses autism-like behaviors in adult mice. The findings suggest the adult brain remains highly adaptable, pointing toward new therapeutic targets for managing sensory symptoms.

A new study reveals how exercise boosts mental health. Researchers found that regular physical activity reduces psychological symptoms by acting as a distraction from repetitive negative thinking and training the body to better handle stress.

Autistic individuals often mask their traits to navigate social situations, a practice linked to poor mental health. A new study suggests these negative outcomes may actually be driven by underlying social anxiety rather than the act of camouflaging itself.

A recent study published in Nature Mental Health identifies 19 core dimensions of positive mental health. By consulting experts across multiple disciplines, the research offers a standardized framework to define and measure what it means to be truly well.

Childhood trauma can leave a lasting mark on brain development. A new study reveals how these early neurobiological changes elevate anxiety and reduce self-control, paving the way for chronic procrastination in adulthood.

A novel test measuring how people describe and physically sniff odors can accurately distinguish Parkinson's disease from other causes of smell loss. The findings suggest the disease alters sensory processing rather than just dulling the senses.

A new study suggests that the advanced brain aging often seen in people with anxiety and depression is partly explained by differences in cognitive skills like memory and processing speed, rather than the psychiatric conditions alone.

New research reveals that physical social isolation harms the aging brain independently of subjective feelings of loneliness. Simulated public health interventions show that reconnecting isolated older adults can directly protect against cognitive decline.

A new study indicates that introverts and individuals with lower natural joy experience the greatest mood boosts from dopamine-altering drugs and antidepressant placebos. The findings suggest that baseline personality heavily influences how people respond to mood treatments.

A new study finds that as artificial intelligence advances, the fear of falling behind is creating a measurable psychological burden. Fortunately, building practical competence with these new digital tools can help protect your mental health.

A new clinical trial suggests that a single day of treatment with the inhaled psychedelic mebufotenin can rapidly relieve severe symptoms of postpartum depression, offering a potential alternative to daily medications.

A person’s rigid attempts to avoid anxious feelings might increase their likelihood of developing an anxiety disorder. New research suggests that learning to accept and adapt to psychological distress could be a key component in treating mental health conditions.

A new study reveals that regularly employed patients are more likely to drop out of outpatient alcohol treatment than those without steady jobs, suggesting standard clinic hours create hidden barriers to addiction recovery.