Mental Health

Over the last 25 years, diagnoses of mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and autism have risen sharply. This increase worries many health experts, educators, and parents worldwide, especially in…

When young children start school or daycare, separation from parents and new sounds can cause stress and tears. Researchers wonder if room design can ease these worries. In Japan, most…

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg found a group of nerve cells in the brain stem that control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight. These cells reduce hunger without causing…

UK researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that may explain why some people develop severe nerve damage after mild infections. The study sheds light on a newly identified form of…

A new article published in the journal Neuron explores how stress doesn’t always disrupt sleep—it can sometimes trigger it. Researchers suggest that in specific situations, especially after emotional or immune…

In a pointed interview aired Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sharply criticized Congress for not taking action to protect children from the mental…

Researchers at McGill University have discovered nine molecules in the blood that are linked to depression in teenagers. These molecules, called microRNAs, were found at higher levels in teens diagnosed…

Around 10 percent of Americans suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) at any given time. Over the course of a lifetime, about 20 percent of people will experience symptoms. Yet,…

A new European study has revealed that nearly two in five teenagers are struggling with their mental health. The survey, which covered 37 countries, shows that girls are worse off…

New research suggests microplastics may help explain the link between ultra-processed foods and mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and poor sleep. A recent article in Brain Medicine highlights growing…

A long-term study published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry confirms that children whose parents live with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder face a significantly higher risk of developing mental health…

A new study published in eClinicalMedicine has found that depression and loneliness often emerge years before older adults begin experiencing chronic pain. These mental health struggles not only precede the…

Mount Sinai researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating major depressive disorder by targeting potassium channels in the brain that regulate neural activity. This discovery, detailed in two…

A recent study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals that implementing an electronic health record (EHR)-based strategy significantly improves screening rates for anxiety and depression among epilepsy patients.…

People who take antidepressants for more than two years face a significantly higher risk of withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication compared to short-term users, according to new research led…

As Memorial Day approaches and May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, attention turns to the vital support provided to veterans’ mental health. At Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho,…

Nearly 60 million adults in the United States experienced a mental illness in the past year, highlighting the urgent need for effective strategies to support mental well-being. Emerging research shows…

Universities in England face urgent calls to intensify efforts to prevent student suicides, following a comprehensive review commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE). The report, spanning nearly two years…

Researchers at the University of Haifa have synthesized recent advances in understanding Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), highlighting its role as a crucial model for studying the genetic and neurobiological intersections between…

A recent study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham reveals that the common habit of hitting the snooze button on alarms results in significant sleep…