COVID-19 Psychological Distress: 1 in 3 Adults Anxious, Depressed
COVID-19 has led to psychological distress among one in three adults, large-scale meta-analysis reveals. One in three adults, particularly women, younger adults, and those of…
COVID-19 has led to psychological distress among one in three adults, large-scale meta-analysis reveals. One in three adults, particularly women, younger adults, and those of…
Neuroscientists at Synapsy have identified one of the mechanisms behind the antidepressant effect of lactate, a molecule produced by the body during exercise. Its key…
Free of toxic and hallucinogenic side effects, ibogaine-inspired tabernanthalog shows promise as a potential treatment for the detrimental effects of stress on the brain. A…
A comprehensive analysis of 437 studies from around the world provides the best evidence to date that narcissism is an important risk factor for both…
Research Highlights: Adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were more than three times as likely as those without the disorder to have an ischemic stroke later…
What information is retained in a memory over time, and which parts get lost? These questions have led to many scientific theories over the years,…
Suicidal thoughts/behaviors among under 18s up by 287%, and by 210% among 18-34 year olds. ‘Diseases of despair’, such as substance abuse, alcohol dependency, and…
According to the Pew Research Center, 1 in 10 American adults have landed a long-term relationship from an online dating app, such as Tinder, OKCupid,…
Patients with clinically diagnosed neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19 are six times more likely to die in the hospital than those without the neurological complications,…
Columbia team designs high-performance, implantable system that can manipulate brain signals and suppress pathological coupling; successfully tested in epileptic animal models, the new design could…
MIT neuroscientists have identified a brain circuit that stops mice from mating with others that appear to be sick. When someone is sick, it’s natural…
Waste clearance is crucial for brain health, preventing neurodegenerative disease. A new Northwestern University study reaffirms the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. By…
Study in mice and people offers new approach to investigating mental illnesses. The humble lab mouse has provided invaluable clues to understanding diseases ranging from…
Findings should spur the search for new therapies that help lower stress and impact the heart without the drawbacks of alcohol. Moderate alcohol intake —…
A genetically encoded sensor to detect hallucinogenic compounds has been developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis. Named psychLight, the sensor could be…
Psychedelic drugs have shown promise for treating neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. However, due to their hallucinatory side effects, some researchers…
A new analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial of the stop-smoking drug varenicline (brand name Chantix in the US and Champix elsewhere), has…
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be at least as effective as a leading antidepressant medication in a therapeutic setting. This is the…