Mental Health

To combat a global shortage of therapists, scientists are delivering mental health care through social media. A large new study confirms these online interventions work, particularly when they involve human guidance and community building.

People who experience high levels of everyday anxiety are more prone to intense feelings of guilt and shame. New brain imaging research suggests the neural networks that trap anxious individuals in unhelpful cycles of self-blame.

A new study reveals that people born with genetic traits favoring physical strength experience less cognitive decline as they age. This underlying biological connection occurs independently of individual exercise habits or traditional markers of Alzheimer’s disease.

An experimental drug developed using artificial intelligence shows promise in treating opioid use disorder. The medication significantly lowered fentanyl intake in rodents by targeting serotonin receptors, promoting healthy brain adaptation without relying on traditional opioid-based treatments.

A new framework explains how a single workout and long-term exercise habits help the brain process negative information. By altering attention, memory, and executive function, physical activity can transform how we manage stress and emotional distress.

People with a persistent desire for more are particularly vulnerable to gambling harms. A new study reveals that dispositional greed is linked to flawed thinking patterns, frequent betting, and an inability to walk away from the game.

A lifetime of reading, playing games, and learning can lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease by 38 percent. According to a recent Neurology study, this lifelong mental enrichment builds a protective buffer against age-related cognitive decline.

Struggle to turn off the lights at a reasonable hour? A new study reveals that bedtime procrastination isn't just a lack of willpower; it’s driven by a combination of physical nervous system stress and a tendency to emotionally "brood."

A recent experiment shows that a quick jog on a treadmill can lower academic distress and sharpen mental focus. Researchers found that a short bout of aerobic activity physically rebalances the brain's ability to ignore distracting information.

Viewing love and emotional support as limited resources can unknowingly sabotage a romantic partnership. A new daily diary study reveals that people who treat empathy like a competitive game give less affection and experience higher rates of daily depression.

A recent paper challenges the popular idea that the body literally stores psychological trauma. Researchers propose that trauma actually disrupts the brain's prediction systems, providing evidence that focused mental states could help restore cognitive flexibility.

New research published in The Journal of Nutrition shows a link between eating eggs and brain health. Scientists found that older adults who consume eggs moderately experience a noticeably lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Children who struggle to control their emotional outbursts at age seven are significantly more likely to develop anxiety and depression as teenagers, according to a new study.

A new study shows that individuals with similar levels of autistic traits are naturally drawn to one another. Brain scans reveal they use alternative, highly effective neural strategies to connect, challenging traditional deficit-based models of autism.

When users express delusions, artificial intelligence chatbots tend to validate their unusual thoughts rather than offering help. A new JAMA Psychiatry study provides evidence that these tools pose serious risks for people experiencing severe mental illness.