Mental Health

People with social anxiety often assume others are being intentionally mean. New research shows that a one-month treatment to reduce social anxiety also successfully lowers this tendency to view the world through a hostile lens.

Researchers found vaccinated older adults had “younger” cells and less inflammation, though the study found no direct impact on blood markers of brain injury usually linked to dementia.

A new study reveals that nursing students who are highly sensitive to others’ reactions experience more anxiety. However, building inner psychological resources—like hope and resilience—can effectively protect their mental health and prevent burnout.

A medication already approved for weight loss and diabetes may alter the brain's reward system to suppress the urge to drink. A new rodent study shows tirzepatide effectively cuts alcohol intake and blocks relapse-like behaviors.

A new study shows that individuals with persistent depressive disorder have lower expectations for therapy than those with episodic depression. They also struggle to update these beliefs even when presented with positive success stories.

A new genetic study suggests that the biological roots of depression and testosterone regulation are intertwined. Researchers found that specific genomic variances influence both hormone levels and the risk of developing major depressive disorder.

Independent creators often struggle with “audience entanglement” after achieving success, a new study in Administrative Science Quarterly reports. Researchers found that managing the psychological weight of a large fanbase is critical for avoiding burnout and sustaining a creative career.

A new study challenges the idea that men rely more emotionally on partners. Researchers found that moving in together boosts well-being for both sexes equally, while marriage adds no extra psychological perks for cohabiting older adults.

A new study reveals how a liver enzyme shores up the blood-brain barrier. Blocking a specific vessel protein replicated the cognitive benefits of exercise in aging mice and Alzheimer’s models.

New research shows that while impulsivity and neuroticism both increase the risk of teen alcohol use, they stem from almost entirely different brain networks. This highlights how multiple biological pathways can lead to risky behavior.

A new meta-analysis suggests specially designed video games offer small improvements in attention for children with ADHD. However, researchers caution the benefits are likely not strong enough to replace standard treatments.

A new study reveals that mild electrical stimulation to the prefrontal cortex changes how lonely people rate negative social scenes. The findings suggest loneliness creates a mismatch between physiological reactions and conscious feelings.

Researchers have identified a self-guided therapeutic process induced by magnesium-ibogaine. Published in npj Mental Health Research, the study sheds light on how veterans with brain injuries revisit traumatic memories to achieve psychological and cognitive healing.

Changing how people view their past depression can improve their future success. A series of experiments shows that recognizing the strength required to battle mental illness enhances self-efficacy and tangible progress toward personal goals.

New findings published in Translational Psychiatry show that responders to the drug escitalopram start with a larger left hippocampus. As symptoms improve, the volume of the right hippocampus increases.