A double-blind trial has shown promising results for a low-cost version of ketamine in treating severe depression, with over 20% of participants experiencing total symptom…
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Researchers found that theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) can improve self-control, resulting in reduced cigarette cravings and decreased smoking. The study revealed that people with…
Researchers found that half the global population will experience a mental health disorder by age 75. The research highlights the need for investment in youth…
Researchers have found that floatation-REST therapy, a method involving floating in a shallow pool of Epsom salt-filled warm water, significantly reduces body image dissatisfaction and…
A Norwegian study involving nearly 2,000 patients revealed that those who reported sleeping less than six hours or more than nine hours had a higher…
Face blindness, also known as prosopagnosia, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects an individual’s ability to recognize faces. People with face blindness struggle to differentiate…
An observational study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet indicates that medical sleep treatment with melatonin may lower self-harm rates among young people with anxiety and depression.…
A study conducted by researchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School found that adult smokers with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia consume the most caffeine…
According to the research, there is a need for more targeted social support for those who would benefit the most. A study of first-year doctors…
The Camp Fire wildfire in 2018 burned a total of 239 square miles, destroyed 18,804 structures, and killed 85 people. Researchers say it also produced…
Cocaine use disorder (CUD) causes alterations in the “methylome” of Brodmann Area 9, a subregion within the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for self-awareness and…
In a new study, a drug that blocks sodium channels was shown to curb autism-associated behaviors such as hyperactivity in mice. The drug, lamotrigine —…
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…
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…