Mental Health

A new study reveals that ADHD medications affect brain networks for arousal and reward, not attention.

New research shows misophonia involves sensitivities beyond sound, such as touch and smell, suggesting a hyper-reactive sensory system.

New research links hypersexuality to specific attachment styles and personality traits like antagonism and poor impulse control.

Can Mario fight burnout? New research indicates that the childlike wonder found in Nintendo games helps young adults manage emotional exhaustion.

Challenging the stereotype that contact sports foster violence, a new study reports that athletes exhibit less off-field aggression than non-athletes. Functional MRI scans suggest this trait relates to enhanced brain network integration.

New findings suggest cannabis microdosing protects cognition in mild Alzheimer’s cases without the side effects of recreational use.

High inflammation may disrupt the brain's reward system in Indigenous adults with depression, according to new neuroscience research.

A new review suggests mitochondria translate psychological stress into physical illness, offering a biological mechanism for the biopsychosocial model.

A new analysis of over six million participants suggests that antibiotic use during mid-to-late pregnancy is associated with a slightly increased risk of childhood ADHD, particularly when multiple courses are prescribed.

Adults with gender dysphoria appear to have higher rates of minor physical anomalies than cisgender individuals. The findings suggest that early prenatal development plays a role in shaping gender identity.

A new study suggests that the right soundtrack can influence what we remember. Researchers found that stimulating music helps Alzheimer’s patients reduce false memories, while relaxing music may help fade negative images.

Researchers found that increased consumption of the trace mineral selenium correlates with lower odds of suicidal ideation in a large population study.

Psychologists attribute holiday distress to “temporal anchoring” and the gap between social expectations and reality.

A massive analysis of 142 countries reveals a global split in psychological well-being. While men tend to score higher on nearly two-thirds of daily metrics, women still report a better life overall.

New research suggests CBD shields the brain from relapse triggers by repairing molecular damage caused by opioid use.