Digital traces from smartphones may help flag early mental health risks. Shared behavior patterns could…
Browsing: Psychiatry
Psychiatry is the medical field dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. It bridges neuroscience, psychology, and pharmacology to understand the complex workings of the brain and mind. Ongoing research in psychiatry explores everything from the genetic and neurochemical roots of conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia to novel therapies such as psychedelics, neuromodulation, and AI-assisted diagnostics. Stay informed on the latest scientific advances shaping how we understand and treat mental health in a rapidly evolving landscape.
In a groundbreaking NHS pilot, music therapy is helping dementia patients feel calmer and less…
A research team has used the Julich-Brain Atlas to identify specific brain structures linked to…
The ingestible capsule creates a drug depot in the stomach, slowly releasing its medication over…
Finnish research shows young people often remain on ADHD medication for years—well past available safety…
A pioneering sound wave therapy that targets the brain’s emotional control center has shown powerful…
Noninvasive therapy seeks to enhance focus and behavior by gently stimulating a nerve associated with…
An editorial in Brain Medicine calls for urgent action to address the often-overlooked toxicity of…
Taking LSD or magic mushrooms may not be the cause of schizotypal traits. Psychedelic drugs…
UNIGE scientists have identified a brain circuit that may be at the root of the…
A massive new study suggests bedtime screen time could be seriously damaging your sleep. Researchers…
The kynurenine pathway may explain why teenage girls are more prone to depression, with inflammation…
What if poor sleep was doing more than just making you tired? Researchers have discovered…
A study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute found that individuals who took antidepressants…
Researchers analyzed thousands of brain scans to uncover how schizophrenia varies at a structural level.…
The discovery opens up opportunities to study the therapeutic properties of ibogaine and related compounds.…
Only 6.9% of people with mental health or substance use disorders receive effective treatment, largely…
A new study reveals that heavy drinkers with depression experience the same level of buzz…