A global research team co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler has produced the most comprehensive…
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.
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…
Depression doesn’t affect everyone in the same way — and now scientists say it may…
A new online tool is designed to help families and clinicians make informed treatment decisions.…
Researchers have found that the genes linked to certain behavioral traits in golden retrievers, such…
A major genetic study shows that some suicides arise from hidden, nontraditional risk factors, challenging…
A rare genetic finding shows that GRIN2A mutations can directly trigger psychiatric illness. Early treatment…
Summary: A Brown University study shows that AI chatbots marketed for mental health support often…
A large cohort study found that swapping TV-watching for physical activity can meaningfully lower the…
New research suggests that when vitamin D levels drop low enough, depression becomes more common,…
PET imaging has revealed the first evidence in humans of changes in brain chemistry among…
A new analysis of the PANDA clinical trial reveals that the antidepressant sertraline improves certain…
A new study reveals that meditation, though often beneficial, can cause side effects for many…
Researchers found that brain network patterns can predict how individuals with depression respond to traditional…
A brain chemical called SGK1 may explain why childhood trauma increases depression risk. Blocking it…