Wearable data confirms disrupted sleep as a hallmark of mental illness. Multiple measures of sleep…
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.
The largest placebo-controlled trial of psychedelics to date suggests that the reported psychological benefits of…
The climate crisis is taking an increasing toll on the mental health of children and…
People with lower incomes and who experienced multiple COVID-related stressors were more likely to feel…
Improving access to daylight and supporting healthy sleep behaviors are essential for maintaining wellbeing under…
The findings of a study published with Frontiers suggest that those who engage in regular…
New research from the Addiction and Mental Health Group at the University of Bath highlights…
Autistic and intellectually disabled adults face increased COVID-19 risks due to living and care conditions.…
Dopamine Spike in Mice Triggers Hallucination-Like Behavior An increase of dopamine in the brain’s striatum…
Weak internal connections linked to body shame and weight preoccupation. New research has discovered that…
UC Davis Health Study Warns of Risks Associated With Opioid Dose Tapering Opioid therapy is…
Addressing the impact of caregiver deaths critical for pediatric mental health, authors note. More than…
Stress hormones act on brain genes tied to mental illness, revealing mechanisms linking chronic stress…
Researchers have shown that the gene MeCP2 and enhanced synaptic plasticity drive the long-term, cumulative…
Novel approach finds targets for future clinical trials in depression and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers have…
Experts at Ohio State create checklist to promote and protect student mental health. A new…
Pandemic Disruptions Extend Into Sleep and Dreams The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted our sleep…
COVID Job Loss Pushes Workers Away from Hospitality The psychological toll of losing a job…