FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 30, 2025·4 min readEarly Teen Depression May Be Easier to Treat Than in AdultsNew research reveals that depression in young teens may be more treatable than in adults, thanks to more flexible and less entrenched symptom patterns. Using data from over 35,000 adolescents, researchers applied network analysis and a novel "network temperature" model to show that depressive symptoms stabilize with age, becoming more resistant to change.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 29, 2025·4 min readAnxiety and Depression Linked to Persistent Low Self-BeliefNew research reveals that individuals with anxiety and depression tend to focus more on their moments of low confidence rather than successes, fueling persistent low self-belief. Despite performing just as well as others and responding positively to feedback, these individuals build an overly negative self-image by discounting their confident performances.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 29, 2025·6 min readKetamine’s Hidden Physical and Psychological DamageA new study highlights the severe physical and psychological consequences linked to ketamine addiction, with many users unaware of the risks until dependent. Researchers found high rates of bladder damage, painful organ cramps, low mood, and anxiety among those with ketamine use disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 29, 2025·3 min readNoninvasive Sound Wave Therapy Eases Depression and AnxietyNew research shows that low-intensity focused ultrasound can safely target the amygdala and significantly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. In a double-blind study, patients experienced marked improvements after three weeks of daily, noninvasive ultrasound sessions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 28, 2025·9 min readTiny Brain Structure Reveals New Paths to Treat Addiction, DepressionNew research spotlights the habenula, a tiny but powerful brain region, as a key player in addiction, motivation, and emotional regulation. Studies show that the habenula’s circuitry influences how the brain processes rewards, disappointment, and drug cravings, offering potential drug targets like the GPR151 receptor.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 23, 2025·6 min readCan Brain Scans Tell Which Antidepressant Will Work for You?A new study shows that brain connectivity patterns, especially in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex, can help predict how patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) will respond to antidepressants. By combining brain imaging with clinical data, researchers developed machine learning models that accurately predicted treatment outcomes across two large trials.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 18, 2025·5 min readPotential Depression Risk Linked to Ozempic-Like DrugsA new international study reveals a possible connection between GLP1 receptor agonists—used in drugs like Ozempic—and increased risk of depression and suicidal ideation, especially in people with low dopamine function. Researchers used advanced pharmacogenomic tools to identify genetic pathways that may be vulnerable to dopamine dysregulation when exposed to these medications.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 13, 2025·5 min readWhen Obsession Masquerades as Love: Understanding LimerenceLimerence is an intense, involuntary obsession with another person, often marked by intrusive thoughts, emotional dependency, and a fixation on perceived signs of interest or rejection. Coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in 1979, limerence differs from love due to its compulsive and often one-sided nature.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 13, 2025·4 min readAnxiety Distorts Self-Perception, Even After SuccessA new study reveals that people with anxiety or depression often underestimate their abilities due to a distorted metacognitive process. Even when they perform tasks well, they tend to focus on moments of low confidence and ignore times when they felt assured.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 11, 2025·5 min readProbiotics May Reduce Negative FeelingsA new study shows that daily probiotics can significantly reduce negative emotions such as anxiety, stress, and fatigue in healthy adults. Using a mix of mood tracking, emotion-processing tasks, and psychological questionnaires, researchers found that probiotics began improving mood after about two weeks.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 4, 2025·3 min readHow Psilocybin Lifts Mood Without the Hallucinogenic TripResearchers have uncovered two key brain mechanisms—specific neurons and a serotonin receptor—that help explain how psilocybin produces long-lasting antidepressant effects. Their study identified pyramidal tract neurons in the medial frontal cortex and the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor as essential to the therapeutic action of psilocybin.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 19, 2025·3 min readHigher Depression Risks for Night OwlsA new study finds that staying up late, known as having an “evening chronotype,” is associated with a higher risk of depression. Researchers analyzed data from 546 university students and found that this link is influenced by sleep quality, alcohol consumption, and mindfulness levels.Read More
