Individuals who received anxiety therapy before the rise of COVID-19 demonstrated resilience during the pandemic, managing anxiety better during the crisis than the general population. This underscores the protective power of therapy in equipping people with coping skills.
A recent meta-analysis shows strength training moderately reduces depression symptoms, analyzing 38 studies. Factors like intervention length, weekly frequency, and exercise specifics matter for its effectiveness.
Individuals with lower self-mastery, characterized by high obsessive perfectionism and low self-esteem, are more likely to exhibit orthorexia nervosa tendencies, according to new research.
Research across 12 studies supports the idea that nature boosts well-being by fostering authenticity and self-esteem, consistent with the biophilia hypothesis. Findings highlight nature's positive effects on life satisfaction and mental health, with self-esteem as a key mediator.
Scripps Research scientists discovered inhibiting stress-response neurons could cut alcohol use in PTSD and AUD sufferers, without lessening anxiety. This breakthrough points towards novel treatments for these intertwined disorders.
New research reveals a link between social isolation and accelerated aging, showing that those more isolated are biologically older and at higher risk of mortality, highlighting the crucial role of social connections in health and longevity.
A study found that children with ADHD are more likely to be overweight and perform poorly in fitness tests, despite similar diets to peers without ADHD. This link underscores ADHD's impact on physical health from an early age, highlighting the...
A new study suggests framing depression as a "signal," not just a disease, reduces stigma and enhances recovery hope. This fresh perspective, highlighting depression's potential purpose, offers new avenues for understanding and addressing mental health.
Contrary to traditional beliefs, suppressing negative thoughts can reduce their intensity, leading to significant improvements in mental well-being, especially for those with high anxiety or posttraumatic stress, according to new research.
A new study in Neurology shows erectile dysfunction medications may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 18%. Exploring drug repurposing, researchers found men prescribed these drugs had a lower incidence of Alzheimer's, offering a promising avenue for prevention and highlighting the need...
Individuals with varying degrees of borderline personality disorder symptoms exhibit distinct music preferences, according to new research published in Psychology of Music.
A recent study in the Neurobiology of Aging reveals that individuals with high levels of openness, a trait marked by curiosity and a broad interest spectrum, have a stronger cognitive reserve, potentially shielding against the cognitive decline seen in conditions...
A 52-week study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements improved cognitive processing speed and decreased brain entropy in multiple regions among individuals with late-life depression.
Recent research highlights the connection between anxiety in girls and young women and the balance of two key brain chemicals, GABA and glutamate, in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
A new study has found being treated for ADHD with medication reduces the risk of early death for people with the disorder.