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Brain scans of more than 1,600 young people suggest that the fine-grained tissue structure of the amygdala, hippocampus, and other deep brain regions is similar in boys and girls at ages 9 to 12, but begins to diverge…
… What they did not realize was that they were each struggling to find a life purpose, she said, which is sometimes referred to as “purpose anxiety.” Purpose is one of the most important ways
Even under general anesthesia, the human brain can analyze language, recognize different types of words, and predict what comes next in a story, according to a surprising discovery by Baylor researchers. The findings…
Advocating for unrestricted freedom of speech is not always driven by democratic ideals. A new psychological study finds that the broadest support for free expression is closely tied to conspiracy beliefs and a deep…
A small pilot study found that a high dose of psilocybin strengthened an illusion in which a striped pattern looks fainter inside a bold ring. Low doses of LSD did not do the same, though participants still reported…
Equivalent of one cup of coffee a week ‘can affect children’s sleep and mental health’, study finds - A study found youngsters aged nine to 11 who drank caffeine slept less and appeared to have a very ...
GLP-1 use was also associated with fewer psychiatric emergency department visits. The association was observed mainly with semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide, but not dulaglutide.
Children living in areas with unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter or ozone showed smaller two-year gains in cognitive performance and brain maturation than demographically matched peers.
Psilocybin, LSD, and 2C-B all act on the same serotonin receptor, so they are often treated as a single drug class. But brain scans in rats suggest each one shifts the brain’s energy use in its own way, both right away…
For a long time, the idea that we would have A.I.s or robots that we could talk to, interact with, integrate into our personal lives — that was fantasy, science fiction. … Alison Gopnik, the
“Survivors recalled compassion with the same precision as they did the gunfire.”
Washington, D.C., 15 October 2026 (PAHO)-The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a regional study in 17 countries across the Americas to assess the mental health, well-being, and ...
Patients with major depressive disorder who limited their ultra-processed food intake showed a reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to a research letter published in JAMA ...
The year after I began studying clinical psychology at the Open University of Japan graduate school, the university where I worked also established a graduate school for clinical psychology. It brough ...
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is creating a new paradigm in psychiatry—moving beyond disease treatment to foster overall health, resilience, and wellbeing through scientific ...
Parents of children with mental health problems may experience stigma when the ideals that matter most to being considered a "good parent" are perceived as not being met, according to preliminary ...
Americans evaluate major political events through a deeply polarized lens. A new study finds that intense dislike of political opponents and differing beliefs about what threatens democracy warp how the public remembers…
A qualitative study of workforce leaders across English mental health trusts reveals that introducing new NHS roles triggers unintended system disruption and demands sustained, locally tailored ...
Experts have called for inclusive mental healthcare in Nigeria, stressing the need to recognise lived experiences and address the psychological challenges often hidden behind outward success. They ...
Children with intellectual disabilities face greater mental health difficulties when they are from a disadvantaged background, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Using genetic test results to guide antidepressant prescriptions did not improve depression symptoms after 3 months in a large clinical trial. But by 6 months, more patients in the gene-guided group had reached…
In September 2025, President Donald Trump advised pregnant women against taking acetaminophen, citing autism risk. A new review suggests the evidence behind that concern is weak, with apparent risks shrinking once…
Illinois lawyers are drinking, gambling and burning out — and most say the profession isn't doing enough to help.
Ketamine and psychedelics relieve severe depression in hours, but their exact mechanisms remain elusive. New research suggests these rapid-acting drugs share a biological pathway, fighting depression by rebalancing…
The initiative, developed jointly with the Government of San Juan and Fundación Fundar, assessed the emotional well-being of adolescents age... | Panorama ...
Being ghosted can feel like proof the other person doesn’t care. But in studies of recalled and imagined conversations, people who stopped replying felt worse about it than those left waiting predicted, especially when…
A large study of children reveals that the supposed gender gap in risk-taking vanishes when economists account for cognitive errors and guessing. Instead, risk tolerance depends heavily on the size of the reward and…
Creatine is best known for building muscle, but a new rat study suggests it may also protect the brain. Supplemented rats with chronic colitis largely avoided the hippocampal inflammation, neuron loss, and electrical…
More than half of lawyers surveyed in Illinois reported persistent stress in a new study of attorney mental health challenges, with excessive workloads and feeling unappreciated emerging as the most ...
Your daily routine could have a bigger impact on your ability to handle stress than you realize. A Binghamton University study of approximately 400 college students found that eating breakfast regularly, exercising…
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