Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. People with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking, and…
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Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects individuals of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is the 10th leading cause of death…
Racism is a societal problem that refers to the discrimination and mistreatment of individuals based on their race or ethnicity. New research published in Biological…
A group of neuroscientists has found brain cells that control the motivation of mice to perform tasks for rewards. When these cells are activated, mice…
A new research study provides the first direct evidence of disrupted serotonin release in the brains of people with depression. New research in Biological Psychiatry…
In research that could lead to a fundamental treatment of autism spectrum disorder, scientists have identified the cell-specific molecular network of the developmental disability. Scientists…
OCD is characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that cause you to engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Two-thirds of individuals treated…
The research also revealed that obese and lean individuals had somewhat different brain responses to food phrases, with obese adults displaying less activation of cognitive control…
According to a new study by Harvard and Penn State researchers, lowering the amount of nicotine in cigarettes may reduce smoking without worsening mental health…
In a new study, scientists found that playing a sound associated with a positive daytime experience through a wireless headband during sleep may reduce nightmare…
Psychotic disorders are serious mental disorders that cause abnormal thoughts and perceptions. Psychotic disorders can increase your risk of dementia by 250% According to a…
According to the researchers, adults with ADHD were more than twice as likely to develop at least one heart disease. A large observational study has…
A new study that presents groundbreaking behavioral health models shows that fears are likely to linger because fear memories outlast competing safety memories gained in…
The study found that even low doses of alcohol prepared the brain for addiction. How many drinks is too much? According to a recent rodent…
A new study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that patients who filled prescriptions for folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, experienced a 44% reduction…
Does Marijuana Make You Lazy? Scientists Find That Cannabis Users Are Just As Likely To Be Motivated
Does Marijuana Make You Lazy? Scientists Find That Cannabis Users Are Just As Likely To Be Motivated
Marijuana users are typically depicted as lazy. Could this stereotype be false? The study demonstrated that cannabis users are no less likely to be motivated…
Living in cities is associated with an increased risk for mental disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, and schizophrenia. A one-hour stroll in nature decreases…
Scientists discovered a gene that plays an important role in reducing depression, fear, and anxiety. By combining neuroscience with molecular biology, scientists have discovered that…
The study found that seniors stuck at home could benefit from a virtual trip to a museum. A randomized controlled study demonstrates substantial gains in…
The National Institutes of Health estimate that in 2020, approximately 21.0 million individuals had at least one major depressive episode in the United States. A…