New research found that individuals with anorexia nervosa have elevated opioid neurotransmitter activity, which may…
Browsing: Mental Health
Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how individuals think, feel, and behave, as well as how they cope with stress, relate to others, and make choices. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from anxiety and depression to more severe disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Mental health is shaped by a complex mix of genetic, biological, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Increasingly recognized as just as important as physical health, mental health is a major focus of scientific research aimed at understanding its causes, improving treatments, and reducing stigma. Advances in neuroscience, psychology, and public health are driving more holistic approaches to mental well-being across all stages of life.
Scientists at Virginia Tech are revolutionizing depression treatment by tapping into how the brain processes…
The findings may provide insight into the declining effectiveness of antipsychotic drugs. Mice, like humans,…
A significant rise in sedative use disorders among adolescents and young adults points to an…
A new study reveals that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience significantly higher rates of…
Research reveals that a lack of sleep can hinder the brain’s ability to suppress unwanted…
Delayed brain development, genetics, and mental health challenges contribute to disordered eating in young adults,…
Researchers have discovered that neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin are released when processing the emotional…
Researchers reveal that daily use of high-potency cannabis significantly increases the risk of developing psychosis,…
New York University researchers have explored how a variety of public policies — not just…
People with bipolar disorder are much more likely to die prematurely, mainly due to accidents,…
Improvements in education, nutrition, and sanitation throughout the 20th century have likely been crucial in…
In a groundbreaking Genomic Press Interview, Professor Raz Yirmiya discusses his innovative research at the…
Sixty-eight percent of nursing home residents who were prescribed antipsychotics exhibited more behavioral issues after…
Childhood lead exposure from leaded gasoline has caused widespread mental health issues, particularly in Generation…
A groundbreaking clinical trial has revealed that nerve-stimulating therapy can bring significant improvements to people…
Certain sedentary activities, like reading, benefit brain health, while others, like watching TV, harm it.…
Researchers at CRCHUM found that targeting the enzyme ABHD6 in specific brain regions of mice…