Mental Health

Most people abandon their resolutions by mid-January. Research suggests the problem isn't willpower, but how we frame our goals. Here is how adopting "purpose-based performance" can help you succeed where others fail.

Researchers analyzing blood samples discovered that the biological mechanisms driving PTSD vary by sex, potentially explaining why some drug trials have failed to help female patients.

A new study suggests in-person learning mitigated the youth mental health crisis. Contrary to reports claiming diagnoses fell, the data reveals that open schools acted as a brake on rising cases rather than a cure.

Lasting change requires more than willpower; it requires understanding the biological and psychological stages of progress. Here is how to navigate the "transtheoretical model" of change to move from mere contemplation to long-term success.

A new study of 4,812 Americans finds that emerging adults report the highest levels of both social connection and loneliness, suggesting that life instability, rather than isolation, drives social ill-being in youth.

New research tracking thousands of people since 1946 suggests that what you eat throughout your entire life, not just in old age, plays a major role in determining your risk of cognitive decline.

Is mental fatigue a depleted fuel tank or a lack of motivation? Research suggests the latter, finding that setting specific, increasingly difficult goals can actually prevent that drained feeling during long cognitive tasks.

A study of college students indicates that treating oneself with kindness may buffer the impact of adverse childhood experiences on attention and impulse control, potentially offering a new pathway for intervention.

A new analysis of 7,306 American men reveals that higher sunlight affinity correlates with fewer depressive symptoms and sleep complaints, despite being linked to shorter overall sleep duration.

A study in Cell Reports Medicine shows that restoring metabolic balance can reverse advanced Alzheimer’s in mice. These results suggest that the brain can repair itself to achieve full neurological recovery.

A study of 200,000 adults suggests that a metric accounting for waist circumference and height is a strong predictor of developing mood disorders over time.

New research suggests that the way brain networks reorganize moment-to-moment predicts autism severity. Children who spent less time in a highly connected brain state showed lower cognitive scores, highlighting a potential new biological marker.

An 18-week clinical trial suggests high-dose topiramate may help reduce heavy drinking and smoking. Although the study missed its primary endpoint due to high attrition, exploratory analyses showed promise for dual treatment.

We know "birds of a feather flock together" regarding politics and values. Now, a massive study of six million couples reveals this applies to mental health, too: we are significantly more likely to marry partners with similar psychiatric diagnoses.

A new study finds that weak muscles in both the upper and lower body are strongly linked to dementia. Researchers suggest that physical frailty is a key warning sign for cognitive decline in later life.