Mental Health

Anorexia nervosa is notoriously difficult to treat, often resisting standard care. Now, a new pilot study suggests that psilocybin therapy, paired with psychological support, could safely help reduce eating disorder symptoms and boost the motivation to recover.

A survey of adult men reveals that strict adherence to certain traditional masculine ideals, like extreme self-reliance, is linked to an inability to process emotions, which corresponds to higher rates of anxiety and depression.

Ruminating on negative experiences is tied to lower daily well-being, but a new study indicates this association is stronger in the U.S. than in Japan. The findings provide evidence that our cultural background influences how we process emotions.

A recent meta-analysis indicates that the four most common forms of dementia feature distinct immune system responses. These biological differences occur independently of other health conditions and might eventually guide targeted treatments for cognitive decline.

Researchers have developed a synthetic molecule called SK-129 that blocks toxic protein clumps linked to Parkinson’s disease. In mice, the lab-designed molecule reduced disease symptoms by targeting flexible, previously "undruggable" proteins in the brain.

A new study suggests that delivering mild electrical pulses to the ear can help people with severe depression better judge when a task is worth the physical effort, reducing the amount of energy they waste on unrewarding choices.

Physical feelings of anxiety tend to predict chronic stress markers better than depression symptoms, suggesting that past research linking depression to body strain may have picked up on hidden anxiety instead.

A recent study in the Schizophrenia Bulletin suggests that a ketogenic diet provides metabolic and psychiatric benefits for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, improving blood sugar regulation and reducing symptoms over time.

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.