Mental Health

People increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to answer sensitive behavioral health questions. A recent study evaluating how well a popular chatbot explains addiction found that while the platform provides accurate overviews, it frequently misses necessary medical nuances.

Adults with undiagnosed autistic traits experience sexual victimization at rates similar to those with formal diagnoses. Researchers suggest that tailored support services should be expanded to protect anyone exhibiting these neurodevelopmental traits.

A new study suggests that diets rich in fiber, folate, magnesium, and selenium are linked to a lower risk of depression. Researchers recommend getting these nutrients from whole foods rather than supplements to support mental wellbeing.

Researchers found that prolonged exposure to everyday air pollution, like traffic exhaust, can nearly quadruple the risk of developing Lewy body dementia, highlighting a potential environmental trigger for severe neurodegenerative diseases.

A large replication study confirms that viewing videos of natural environments, like forests, helps people recover from stress more effectively than urban scenes. The findings highlight how simple nature imagery can rapidly calm the nervous system.

New research reveals that the brain stores competing memories of alcohol addiction and recovery within the same type of cell. This discovery suggests that preventing relapse requires strengthening recovery circuits, not just weakening addiction pathways.

To combat a global shortage of therapists, scientists are delivering mental health care through social media. A large new study confirms these online interventions work, particularly when they involve human guidance and community building.

People who experience high levels of everyday anxiety are more prone to intense feelings of guilt and shame. New brain imaging research suggests the neural networks that trap anxious individuals in unhelpful cycles of self-blame.

A new study reveals that people born with genetic traits favoring physical strength experience less cognitive decline as they age. This underlying biological connection occurs independently of individual exercise habits or traditional markers of Alzheimer’s disease.

An experimental drug developed using artificial intelligence shows promise in treating opioid use disorder. The medication significantly lowered fentanyl intake in rodents by targeting serotonin receptors, promoting healthy brain adaptation without relying on traditional opioid-based treatments.

A new framework explains how a single workout and long-term exercise habits help the brain process negative information. By altering attention, memory, and executive function, physical activity can transform how we manage stress and emotional distress.

People with a persistent desire for more are particularly vulnerable to gambling harms. A new study reveals that dispositional greed is linked to flawed thinking patterns, frequent betting, and an inability to walk away from the game.

A lifetime of reading, playing games, and learning can lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease by 38 percent. According to a recent Neurology study, this lifelong mental enrichment builds a protective buffer against age-related cognitive decline.

Struggle to turn off the lights at a reasonable hour? A new study reveals that bedtime procrastination isn't just a lack of willpower; it’s driven by a combination of physical nervous system stress and a tendency to emotionally "brood."

A recent experiment shows that a quick jog on a treadmill can lower academic distress and sharpen mental focus. Researchers found that a short bout of aerobic activity physically rebalances the brain's ability to ignore distracting information.