Researchers found that people who began using cannabis regularly before the age of 15 were…
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.
More young adults are staying single, a shift that may affect well-being. A University of…
A one-week mind-body retreat led to consistent changes in the brain and at the molecular…
Skin conditions in people with first-episode psychosis may signal a higher risk of depression and…
Research shows that vagus nerve stimulation can provide long-lasting benefits for patients who do not…
Depression that appears later in life is often viewed as a response to declining health,…
Brain development does not end at 25 but continues into the early 30s as neural…
A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes…
Most daily actions are driven by habit, often aligning with goals and shaping how behavior…
New safety study links sedative use to increased stroke risk. A large UK study involving…
New findings suggest that a protein known as Reelin could play a role in treating…
Scientists say their new insights into how a key brain protein works could help resolve…
Using lab-grown brain tissue, researchers uncovered complex patterns of neural signaling that differ subtly between…
A global research team co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler has produced the most comprehensive…
Adults with ADHD who understand and apply their personal strengths experience better well-being and fewer…
Curiosity-driven basement experiments led Eric J. Nestler to become one of the world’s most influential…
A large California-based analysis found that reopening schools sharply reduced children’s diagnoses of anxiety, depression,…
A study has found that people with major psychiatric conditions may age more slowly at…