Negative Mental Health Effects of Pandemic Lockdowns Spike, Then FadeAs people adjust to life in COVID lockdown, the negative mental health effects dissipate.Read More
Street Trees Close to the Home May Reduce the Risk of DepressionA new study reveals living on a street lined with trees may be good for mental health. Researchers found people who lived within 100 meters of trees were less likely to be prescribed antidepressants.Read More
Immune Cells in the Brain Are Behind the Depression Experienced in InflammationMicroglia appear to play a key role in inflammation-associated depression.Read More
Up to a Fifth of Adults Have Mental Health Problems in MidlifePeople born between 1946 and 1970 were up to 20% more likely to report psychological distress, including symptoms of anxiety and depression during their 40s and 50s, a new study reports.Read More
Lack of Sleep and Stress Can Lead to Symptoms Resembling ConcussionLack of sleep, pre-existing mental health conditions, and increased stress appear to be key symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, a new study reports.Read More
Positive Messaging Plays a Key Role in Increasing COVID-19 Mask CompliancePositive messages about unity and togetherness are more effective at getting people to mask up and protect against COVID-19 than messages based on fear.Read More
Childhood Neglect Leaves Generational ImprintInfant children whose mothers experienced neglect when they were young showed altered brain circuitry in areas associated with anxiety and fear response.Read More
Digital Hoarders: We’ve Identified Four Types – Which Are You?From retaining old emails to accumulating digital files, digital hoarding is emerging as a potential problem for people.Read More
To Get Ahead as an Introvert, Act Like an Extravert. It’s Not as Hard as You ThinkIntroverts who act like extraverts are viewed by others as having more leadership potential.Read More
Personalized Brain Stimulation Alleviates Severe Depression SymptomsA novel individualized neuromodulation system may help alleviate symptoms of depression within minutes for those who are resistant to current treatments.Read More
How and Why Some People Report “Hearing the Dead”Spiritualist mediums, those who believe they can hear and communicate with the dead, are more prone to immersive mental activities and unusual auditory experiences in early life.Read More
How to Bond With Your Kids According to NeuroscienceNew research that simultaneously measures brain activity in children and their parents offers insights into bonding.Read More