Mental Health

Why does the first experience feel the most intense? A Nature Neuroscience study reveals that dopamine receptors in fruit flies become less sensitive with use, providing a biological explanation for behavioral fatigue.

A new study finds brief computer-assisted CBT reduces depression by 50% and strengthens brain connectivity.

A new study finds that while people with misophonia have normal hearing, the presence of a triggering sound—like a buzzing fly—reduces their ability to understand speech in noisy environments.

A new study combines brain imaging and genetic data to better predict impulsive behavior in children with ADHD.

A recent pilot study conducted in Japan suggests that a single session of pickleball can boost vitality in first-year university students, highlighting the sport's potential for improving mental well-being in educational settings.

New research shows gut microbes from socially anxious teens induce anxiety-like behaviors and brain changes in rats.

We are often told that discipline is the key to a happy life, but a new longitudinal study challenges this wisdom, suggesting the relationship between self-control and well-being is not what we thought.

While clinical trials investigate psychedelics for addiction treatment, new population-level research indicates that LSD is associated with reduced alcohol use disorder in naturalistic settings.

New research suggests lifelong musical practice protects the brain's ability to process speech in noisy rooms, delaying the effects of aging.

A study in the International Journal of Sexual Health finds that sexual difficulties in women are primarily associated with depression, while men show a unique link between eating disorder symptoms and sexual health.

Researchers report that "living in biological darkness" elevates evening stress hormones and disrupts deep sleep cycles, potentially increasing susceptibility to mood disorders in healthy individuals.

When telling stories, autistic people and their siblings are less likely to explain why events happen or describe characters’ feelings. A new study links these narrative patterns to shared attentional mechanisms in families.

An AI chatbot told a grieving woman she was on the "edge of something" while she tried to digitally resurrect her brother, fueling a delusional episode that required psychiatric intervention.

A new analysis reveals that Alzheimer’s disrupts mitochondrial function and insulin signaling more severely in women than men. The study suggests female brains may attempt unique biological compensations to fight the disease’s progression.

A new pilot study suggests that caring for indoor hydroponic gardens improves mental well-being and reduces depression in adults undergoing cancer treatment, potentially offering a simple, accessible way to boost quality of life.