Mental Health

Whether in a quick text or a long email, your word choices quietly reveal deeper patterns. Our findings show that everyday language can expose personality dysfunction and dark traits surprisingly early.

Treatments for autoimmune disorders might offer hope for methamphetamine addiction. Research published in Science Signaling indicates that blocking a specific immune protein dampens the drug's effect on the brain's reward centers.

A rigorous study in Canadian hospitals found that blue-blocking glasses offered no significant benefit over placebo for patients with mania.

ASMR is a tingling sensation triggered by specific sounds like whispering. While millions use it for relaxation, scientists are still trying to understand why it affects only some people and what actually happens in the brain.

A new study finds that a signaling pathway is hyperactive in female brains with Alzheimer's, halting the production of new neurons. Blocking this pathway successfully restored regeneration in mice.

Researchers have determined that an increase of ten extreme heat days is associated with a 6.2 percent increase in the odds of reporting mental health conditions after controlling for demographic factors.

Researchers found that high levels of produce intake prevented cognitive decline in obese mice, offering early evidence that diet quality plays a specific role in protecting brain health.

A new longitudinal study from Taiwan reveals that while physical disability and cognitive decline fuel each other, physical limitations are a much stronger predictor of future mental decline than vice versa.

Scientists have identified the specific mechanism by which the insecticide chlorpyrifos kills brain cells. The findings suggest the chemical prevents neurons from clearing out damaged proteins, causing them to die.

A new study finds that sustained visual avoidance during social interactions predicts worsening mental health in adolescents. The results challenge previous theories regarding how anxious individuals process threats.

Fentanyl overdose deaths have fallen sharply due to a supply shortage, according to a study in Science. The findings point to Chinese regulations on chemical precursors—likely spurred by US diplomacy—as the primary cause of the decline.

New research reveals that support cells donate mitochondria to sensory neurons through tiny tubes. Restoring this energy supply chain in mice reversed the nerve damage and pain associated with diabetes and chemotherapy.

A new study suggests that training the brain to recall positive memories can lower daytime cortisol levels. The findings indicate that modifying memory bias may offer a way to build physiological resilience against stress.

While adults with ADHD often long for deep validation from their partners, specific cognitive and emotional symptoms can make bridging the gap between needing help and receiving it uniquely difficult.