Mental Health

A new study shows that individuals with similar levels of autistic traits are naturally drawn to one another. Brain scans reveal they use alternative, highly effective neural strategies to connect, challenging traditional deficit-based models of autism.

When users express delusions, artificial intelligence chatbots tend to validate their unusual thoughts rather than offering help. A new JAMA Psychiatry study provides evidence that these tools pose serious risks for people experiencing severe mental illness.

Children exhibiting high ADHD traits often face psychological distress into middle age. A recent study in Nature Mental Health suggests this ongoing burden is not inevitable but is heavily influenced by lifelong experiences of societal exclusion.

A new pilot study suggests that taking small, sub-perceptual doses of LSD could temporarily boost feelings of creativity and social connection in individuals with major depression. However, researchers caution that placebo-controlled trials are still needed.

A newly developed mathematical index allows standard MRI scans to detect hidden Alzheimer’s risks years before symptoms emerge, tracking the subtle impacts of genes and cardiovascular health on the brain to predict future memory decline.

A recent study reveals that adults can boost their cognitive and emotional well-being using brief, daily mental exercises. This research suggests mental decline is not inevitable, offering a proactive approach to extending brain vitality.

A study of university students links watching violent pornography to a higher risk of committing sexual aggression. This association is especially strong among viewers who believe the explicit scenes reflect reality and who have victim-blaming friends.

New research shows that untreated sleep-disordered breathing alters the brain physically. These disruptions may make the brain more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, fundamentally changing how toxic proteins build up across different stages of cognitive decline.

A recent study using advanced cell mapping shows that lithium chloride changes the activity of multiple enzymes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. These findings could help researchers design safer, more effective treatments for cognitive decline and dementia.

When evaluating body size, people focus heavily on specific lower-body features rather than viewing the whole person. A new study reveals that perceiving weight relies on the simultaneous integration of multiple details around the thighs and hips.

A comprehensive review of thousands of study participants reveals that temporarily quitting social media doesn't routinely boost happiness or lower stress. Researchers suggest that totally disconnecting might not be the most effective way to improve mental wellness.

People with borderline personality traits often struggle to think flexibly when confronted with negative emotions. A recent brain scanning study reveals exactly how angry faces overload cognitive resources and sabotage problem solving during difficult mental tasks.

A review of nearly 300 clinical trials reveals that half of adult ADHD studies failed to properly verify patients actually had the disorder. Experts warn this lack of diagnostic rigor undermines the evidence guiding current treatments.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open provides evidence that interacting with a conversational artificial intelligence program can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression while boosting overall well-being in university students.

A massive new meta-analysis reveals a staggering overlap between cannabis addiction and depression. Researchers found that over 30% of people with Cannabis Use Disorder also suffer from Major Depressive Disorder, highlighting a critical need for dual-diagnosis mental health treatments.