Mental Health

While dementia is commonly associated solely with memory loss, it is actually an umbrella term for over 100 conditions. Understanding rare subtypes—which can affect vision, movement, and behavior—is crucial for early diagnosis and specialized care.

New research reveals that adolescent boys hospitalized with major depression have much higher testosterone levels if they experience suicidal thoughts. The findings point toward potential biological markers that could help doctors identify young men at risk of self-harm.

A new study suggests that trying to suppress negative emotions drains your cognitive resources, leading to increased memory lapses and focus issues. Embracing psychological flexibility might be the key to better everyday mental performance.

By sequencing the DNA of thousands of Latin American individuals, researchers confirmed that autism risk genes are universally shared. The discovery proves that the condition’s underlying cellular biology operates completely independently of a person's ancestral background.

By analyzing brain scans from over 4,000 people, researchers trained AI to predict if a patient’s depression will improve with medication or brain stimulation. This newly discovered biomarker could finally end trial-and-error psychiatric care.

A sweeping analysis of over a million health records reveals that people living with autoimmune diseases experience depression and anxiety at nearly twice the rate of the general public, suggesting a profound link between physical inflammation and mental health.

A strict new dietary study shows ultra-processed foods are inherently harmful. Beyond driving weight gain, these industrial foods expose men to plastic-related chemicals, worsen cholesterol, and impair reproductive hormones.

New research reveals that adults who endured severe childhood adversity face a substantially higher risk of developing a combination of chronic physical diseases and depression as they age, highlighting the lifelong health impacts of early trauma.

New findings published in Nature Medicine indicate that a brief dose of the psychedelic DMT, administered with dedicated psychological support, safely and rapidly relieves major depression. These mental health improvements tend to last for up to three months.

A new study published in GeroScience suggests that older adults who lift weights can actively slow down their biological brain aging. These findings provide evidence that regular strength training tends to keep the mind younger and healthier.

Older adults diagnosed with depression face a severe risk of cognitive decline. A new longitudinal study reveals that depressed elderly individuals are nearly five times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than their non-depressed peers.

Rats exposed to widely approved levels of a common herbicide developed hypervigilance and an unnatural fear of harmless objects. The effect seems driven by the chemical's ability to kill mood-regulating bacteria in the digestive tract.

Why do some children with ADHD struggle with severe, uncontrollable anger? A new brain-imaging study reveals that kids with ADHD and intense emotional outbursts have distinct structural and functional differences in their brains compared to those with ADHD alone.

While memory and planning issues linked to early adolescent depression typically fade, a new study reveals that inattention persists. Scientists found that poor focus and depressive symptoms continually reinforce each other as teenagers grow.

Cannabis can trigger paranoia, but a new study finds that adults who experienced emotional abuse or a high-conflict childhood are uniquely vulnerable. Researchers discovered a toxic interaction where heavy THC consumption significantly amplifies the hyper-vigilance and mistrust caused by early...