Young children who experience social isolation are at risk of being diagnosed with ADHD and face loneliness as adults, a new study reports.
Researchers explore the effect psychedelics have on the brain and how they are effective at treating depression.
Physical stress responses such as nail-biting or fidgeting may have evolved to show we are in a weakened state, prompting others to act more positively toward us.
Higher levels of stress can diminish altruistic behaviors, researchers report.
A preclinical drug that inhibits the kinase enzyme Cdk5 may have the potential to treat depression, brain injuries, and disorders associated with cognitive impairment.
Study finds no evidence of structural brain changes associated with short-term mindfulness training.
Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced anxiety and depression in children.
A new study reveals the mechanisms behind repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation's effect on the brain in the treatment of depression.
Researchers report a significant increase in deaths related to alcohol use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. The steepest increase in mortality was seen in the 25-44 age group.
Using psychiatric medications to treat mental health disorders in children and adolescents does not increase the risk of developing substance use disorders later in life. In fact, pharmacological interventions reduce the risk of developing SUD for those with MDD, ADHD, and psychotic disorders.
Actively forgetting a negative experience may help to prevent bad memories from constantly intruding on a person's awareness and halt rumination.
Pure free exploration may not be the most efficient route to solving a complex problem or learning, a new study reports.
