Survey results show that marijuana and substance use skyrocketed for adults
An annual survey has revealed that past-year use of marijuana, hallucinogens and binge drinking by adults aged 35 to 50 reached an all-time high in 2022.
Does shift work affects people's mental health and cause anxiety?
A recent study discusses and delves into the contributions of lifestyle factors to depression and anxiety among shift workers.
New brain mapping reveals individual changes linked to different mental illness
A breakthrough brain mapping project involving patients diagnosed with different types of mental illness has revealed a startling diversity in brain changes.
Playing digital puzzle games could be good for memory, according to a new study
A new study from the University of York suggests that older adults who play digital puzzle games have the same memory abilities as people in their 20s.
Study finds no evidence that Facebook is linked to psychological harm
In the largest scientific study ever conducted, Oxford researchers have found no evidence that points to Facebook being linked to worldwide psychological harm.
Coffee, music and other everyday pleasures could improve cognitive function
A recent study that involved analysing a person's brain activity through electrical changes has found that everyday pleasures can improve cognitive function.
Healthcare workers can benefit from exercise apps to improve their mental health
Research from the University of British Columbia suggests that exercise apps can reduce depressive symptoms and combat mental illness in healthcare workers.
NYU researchers identify the brain mechanism that drives learning
In a new study, researchers at NYU have identified the fascinating brain mechanism responsible for learning, despite the lack of dopamine as a reward.
The mental health of 14 million people is affected by rising mortgage rates
New research from Mind has revealed the detrimental impact that soaring mortgage costs are having on people's mental health, as well as their finances.
Recent research reveals structural differences in the hypothalamus of obese people
Cambridge scientists have discovered that the hypothalamus is different in the brains of people who are obese, compared to people who are a healthy weight.
How is chronic pain associated with depression and anxiety?
A medical expert based in Indianapolis delves into the intriguing relationship between chronic pain, depression and anxiety.
Modern antidepressants may reduce risk of depressive relapse for patients with bipolar disorder
A recent study suggests that treatment with modern antidepressants may help prevent patients with bipolar disorder from relapsing into a depressive episode.
Brain waves are directly linked to memory, a new study suggests
According to a study from the University of Arizona, remembering events can trigger brain rhythms more than people are experiencing an actual event.
The different ways that men and women dealt with levels of stress during COVID
A recent study from Würzburg examines how the mental health of both sexes was impacted by the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Half of the population will have a mental health disorder at the age of 75
In a study analysing 150,000 people in 29 countries, researchers found that half of the world's population will have a mental health disorder by the age of 75.
How physical activity can benefit your child's learning and well-being at school
According to a study from Finland, adolescents who engage in leisure-based physical activity perform much better at secondary school than inactive students.
Does the key to a healthy mind lie in pretending to be an art thief?
A fascinating study from Duke University suggests that the act of playing as an art thief can improve the mind by heightening one's curiosity.
School pupils more likely to be excluded if they have a history of social care
According to a UCL study, English secondary school pupils who have a history of receiving social care or educational needs are more likely to be excluded.
Losing a parent before you turn 21 can lead to mental illness, study suggests
A new study suggests that experiencing the premature death of a parent before the age of 21 can lead to poor mental health in adulthood.
People living with dementia pay 1.4 million yearly visits to the emergency room for healthcare
People living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia pay over 1 million visits to receive emergency care, according to a new study.
Parents' mental health linked to an increased risk of premature births
The results of a new study suggest that babies are more likely to be born prematurely if the parents have had a psychiatric diagnosis.
Gender-based violence against women may potentially lead to altered stress response systems
A recent study suggests that the stress from gender-based violence may negatively impact women's mental health and their ability to detect dangerous situations.
Do changes in the immune systems of pregnant women lead to motherly behaviour?
New research suggests that immune system changes, that protect the foetus in pregnant bodies, appear to extend to the brain, thus promoting maternal behaviour.
'We need to look after the workers who look after us', says mental health fund
Backed by a mental health fund, the Safety Sensescaping Project aims to create safe and mentally healthy environments for all healthcare workers.
Low-cost ketamine can be used to treat severe depression, according to study
According to a recent study from the University of New South Wales, a low-cost version of ketamine has been shown to effectively treat severe depression.
New study examines the scope and integration of music therapy
A new study examines the scope and integration of a music therapy programme within 10 University Hospitals' medical centres.
Could talking therapy for depression prove better and cheaper than CBT?
Results of a pilot trial from the University of Exeter suggest that a new form of talking therapy can be a more effective treatment for depression than CBT.
Getting plenty of shut-eye every night can reduce your negative thoughts
A new study from the University of York has found that achieving plenty of high-quality sleep every night can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
What you don't know about the genetic coding behind bipolar disorder
In a recent study, researchers examined the genetic coding, associations and heritability within bipolar disorder models, with almost six million adults over the age of 18 in the US alone being found to be affected by severe bipolar disorder.
Looking to start a family? The right amount of exercise might help
If you're a couple looking to start a family, maintaining a healthy level of exercise and physical activity may increase your chances, a new study suggests.
