Mental Health

Analyzing 35 years of data, a new Psychological Bulletin study reveals perfectionism is accelerating among college students. Researchers suggest that slowing economic growth and rising inequality are driving this psychological shift and harming mental well-being.

A new longitudinal study reveals that specific brain wave patterns emerging around age nine can reliably predict whether a child will develop anxiety or depression during their teenage years, opening the door for proactive mental health interventions.

Researchers have discovered that damage to specific communication pathways in the brain makes it harder to suppress unwanted traumatic memories, leading to intense, "here-and-now" flashbacks for people with PTSD.

The popular book The Body Keeps the Score has mainstreamed the idea that the body stores repressed traumatic memories. However, memory researchers warn this controversial concept risks reviving debunked theories and promoting therapies that generate false memories.

Glucosamine is a popular arthritis remedy, but it may be dangerous for those with early memory loss. New research indicates this sugar molecule disrupts brain chemistry, accelerating both Alzheimer's disease progression and mortality rates.

For the first time, researchers connected a person's overall genetic risk for ADHD to specific irregularities in how their brain coordinates attention. The finding bridges the gap between inherited DNA and observable neurological changes.

A recent study in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, paired with psychological support, may rapidly and safely reduce chronic suicidal thoughts in adults with severe, treatment-resistant depression.

People with depression often describe feeling stuck. Now, researchers have found a physical basis for this sensation, mapping an altered energy landscape that traps the brain in maladaptive loops and restricts cognitive flexibility.

A new study of over 8,000 young adults reveals that individuals with paraphilic interests, such as voyeurism or fetishism, are more likely to experience sexual dysfunctions like erectile dysfunction and orgasmic disorder.

A new study found that omega-3 fatty acids preserve neurons and maintain healthy breathing rates in mice with Parkinson's disease. The findings suggest fish oil could be a vital add-on therapy for patients facing respiratory complications.

By applying overlapping electrical currents to the scalp, researchers have successfully reduced tremors and movement slowness in people with Parkinson's disease. This approach targets deep brain regions without the physical risks of surgery.

A new study reveals that people using illicit fentanyl consume doses equivalent to nearly 9,000 milligrams of morphine daily. This extreme tolerance explains why standard addiction treatments often fail to manage severe withdrawal symptoms.

A new study reveals that white blood cells in people with depression show abnormal activity in genes usually associated with brain connections. The findings highlight depression as a whole-body condition, potentially paving the way for future blood-based diagnostics.

Scientists have developed a new questionnaire to measure "food noise," or constant, intrusive thoughts about food. Using this tool, researchers found that adding GLP-1 weight loss medications to behavioral programs significantly quiets this persistent mental chatter.

A new study suggests people with a history of regular substance use understand the negative consequences of their actions. However, they struggle to consistently apply this knowledge when making decisions, leading to costly and seemingly random choices.