Using Imagination to Disrupt Negative Memory TracesHealing through imagination. Researchers prove that "rescripting" painful childhood memories with a supportive defender can permanently lower the fear of failure in adults.Read More
Music May Not Boost Focus or Mood During ExerciseA major review finds that the mental boost we expect from listening to music while exercising is inconsistent and often disappears during intense workouts.Read More
Nature Exposure Triggers Brain ResetThe ultimate mental reset. New research confirms that just three minutes in nature can "recalibrate" your brain, quieting stress and restoring focus.Read More
Modern Cannabis Is Hitting Gen Z Mental Health HardA widening health gap. A 10-year study of 35,000 people finds that the link between cannabis use and mental health disorders is strengthening, with youth facing the highest risks.Read More
Brain Switch Identified for Unlearning Fear FasterStop the fear before it lingers. Scientists identify a specific neural switch that can be "turned on" to help the brain unlearn fear and trauma faster than ever.Read More
Chatbots Can Worsen Delusions and ManiaA digital helping hand or a dangerous mirror? New research reveals how AI chatbots can consolidate delusions and worsen symptoms for those with severe mental illness.Read More
Moving Beyond Dopamine to Treat SchizophreniaDopamine isn't the whole story. A massive new review outlines the next generation of schizophrenia therapies that target the immune system, the gut, and cognitive receptors.Read More
The Brain Ignores Itching When You’re StressedIn a crisis, the last thing you want to do is scratch. Scientists discover the brain's "mute button" that silences itch during stress—and why it fails in chronic conditions.Read More
Could an “Exercise Pill” Help Treat Depression?Exercise is medicine, but what if you can't take the dose? Scientists explore "exercise mimetics"—pills that trick your brain into thinking you've just finished a workout.Read More
OCD Brains Work Harder to Stay on TrackIt’s not just a repetitive thought—it’s a brain working overtime. New research shows why the OCD brain recruits extra regions just to keep track of daily sequences.Read More
Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar RiskOne hit could have a two-year countdown. New research confirms that teen cannabis use doubles the risk of severe psychiatric disorders in young adulthood.Read More
Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in PsychosisIt’s not a single path. A decade-long study reveals how the brain’s "growth chart" can predict recovery and treatment success in people with psychosis.Read More
