https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/mental_health/ Read the latest research as well as in-depth information on clinical depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other mental health disorders in adults, teens, and children. en-us Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:11:06 EDT Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:11:06 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/mental_health/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260911003840.htm Researchers analyzing data from more than 1.9 million people found that ADHD is associated with substantially higher rates of digestive problems. People with ADHD had nearly double the odds of constipation, 58% higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome, and more than four times the odds of encopresis. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:26:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260911003840.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260907201601.htm Semaglutide, the drug behind Ozempic and Wegovy, may have benefits that extend well beyond weight loss and diabetes. In a large Swedish study of nearly 15,000 people with bipolar disorder, its use was linked to a 21% lower risk of psychiatric hospitalization. Researchers think effects on inflammation and brain-related biological pathways could help stabilize mood, though other GLP-1 drugs did not show the same association. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:59:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260907201601.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htm Frequent cannabis users may wake up with unusually high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, suggesting their daily stress rhythms could be disrupted. Researchers say the finding raises questions about whether using cannabis for stress relief might, over time, interfere with the very system that helps the body handle stress. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:40:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260808234953.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035151.htm Stress may literally scramble the brain’s internal GPS. Researchers found that cortisol, a hormone released during stress, made people significantly worse at navigating a virtual environment and disrupted the precise activity of grid cells, specialized brain cells that help us understand where we are in space. When landmarks were missing, this navigation system nearly stopped functioning, while another brain region appeared to step in and compensate. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:21:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035151.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260806050709.htm A new wearable patch may help people reach REM sleep faster and remain there longer without medication or surgery. In a study of 28 participants, the device shortened the time to REM by 43 minutes and extended it by about 16 minutes. Researchers also observed signs of improved stress regulation and changes in brain circuits tied to emotion. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:31:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260806050709.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260805082450.htm A prescription form of THC helped many people with PTSD escape recurring trauma-related nightmares, with more than one-third reporting that the nightmares disappeared completely after ten weeks. The results could point toward a long-awaited treatment for one of PTSD’s most distressing and stubborn symptoms. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:16:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260805082450.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260626030433.htm Researchers have identified the brain circuitry that links deep sleep with the release of growth hormone, revealing how the two regulate each other. The newly discovered feedback loop helps explain why poor sleep can interfere with growth, muscle repair, fat metabolism, and brain function. Understanding this system could pave the way for new therapies for sleep disorders and diseases tied to metabolism and the brain, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:39:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260626030433.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260622091515.htm Teens who use cannabis may face a substantially greater risk of developing serious mental health conditions, including psychotic and bipolar disorders, according to a study of more than 463,000 adolescents. Researchers found cannabis use often preceded these diagnoses by nearly two years, strengthening concerns about its long-term effects on developing brains. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:54:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260622091515.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260515234759.htm A major analysis of brain scans found that people with anxiety disorders have noticeably lower levels of choline, a nutrient crucial for healthy brain function. The strongest evidence appeared in the prefrontal cortex, the region tied to emotional control and decision-making. Researchers say the discovery is the first clear chemical brain pattern linked to anxiety and could eventually lead to new nutrition-based treatments. Sat, 16 May 2026 08:41:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260515234759.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260515002201.htm Cannabis use among older adults is rising fast, but today’s marijuana is far more potent than many people realize — and experts warn the risks may be underestimated. Stanford Medicine specialists say modern cannabis can increase the chances of heart problems, falls, memory issues, dangerous drug interactions, and even addiction, especially for people over 65. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:18:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260515002201.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260515002155.htm Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin — the same brain chemical boosted by many antidepressants — may actually worsen tinnitus. Using advanced light-based brain stimulation in mice, researchers identified a serotonin-driven circuit linked directly to tinnitus-like behavior. The findings may explain why some people experience louder ringing in their ears while taking SSRIs. Fri, 15 May 2026 07:11:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260515002155.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260510030946.htm Scientists have uncovered a striking brain difference linked to psychopathy: people with psychopathic traits were found to have a striatum — a brain region tied to reward, motivation, and decision-making — that was about 10% larger on average than those without such traits. Using MRI scans and psychological assessments on 120 participants, researchers connected this enlarged brain region to thrill-seeking, impulsive behavior, and a stronger drive for stimulation. Sun, 10 May 2026 07:05:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260510030946.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260502233901.htm A hidden force may be quietly shaping how you feel—and you’d never even know it. Infrasound, an ultra-low-frequency vibration below the range of human hearing, is everywhere from traffic to old buildings. In a small experiment, people exposed to it became more irritable, less engaged, and even showed higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol—despite having no idea it was present. The findings suggest our bodies can “sense” these vibrations without conscious awareness, potentially explaining eerie sensations in places like basements or supposedly haunted buildings. Sun, 03 May 2026 11:27:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260502233901.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260330210905.htm Deep sleep does far more than rest the body — it activates a powerful brain-driven system that controls growth hormone, fueling muscle and bone strength, metabolism, and even mental performance. Scientists have now mapped the neural circuits behind this process, uncovering a delicate feedback loop in which sleep boosts growth hormone, and that same hormone helps regulate wakefulness. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:39:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260330210905.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208203013.htm A new international study points to a specific brain network as the core driver of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists found that this network becomes overly connected, disrupting not just movement but also thinking and other bodily functions. When researchers targeted it with non-invasive brain stimulation, patients showed much stronger symptom improvement than with conventional stimulation. The discovery could reshape how Parkinson’s is diagnosed and treated. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:37:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208203013.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030554.htm Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring transcranial focused ultrasound, a noninvasive technology that can precisely stimulate deep regions of the brain that were previously off-limits. In a new “roadmap” paper, they explain how this method could finally let scientists test cause-and-effect in consciousness research, not just observe correlations. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:42:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030554.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260124073920.htm A large, decades-long study suggests that signs of ADHD in childhood may have consequences that extend well beyond school and behavior. Researchers followed nearly 11,000 people from childhood into midlife and found that those with strong ADHD traits at age 10 were more likely to experience multiple physical health problems and health-related disability by their mid-40s. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:39:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260124073920.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260120000328.htm Researchers report that vagus nerve stimulation helped many people with long-standing, treatment-resistant depression feel better—and stay better—for at least two years. Most participants had lived with depression for decades and had exhausted nearly every other option. Those who improved at one year were very likely to maintain or increase their gains over time. Even some patients who didn’t respond initially improved after longer treatment. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:44:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260120000328.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228074451.htm Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity. Researchers found distinct electrical firing patterns that could identify these conditions with high accuracy. The discovery opens the door to more precise diagnoses and personalized drug testing. Instead of guessing medications, doctors may one day see what works before treating the patient. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 07:44:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228074451.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251225235942.htm ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these medications activate reward and alertness systems, helping children stay interested in tasks they would normally avoid. The drugs even reversed brain patterns linked to sleep deprivation. Researchers say this could complicate ADHD diagnoses if poor sleep is the real underlying problem. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:59:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251225235942.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084855.htm A massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By analyzing genetic data from more than six million people, researchers uncovered deep genetic connections across 14 psychiatric conditions, showing that many disorders share common biological roots. Instead of existing in isolation, these conditions fall into five overlapping families, helping explain why depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders so frequently occur together. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:28:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084855.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084852.htm New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity, humor, and hyperfocus as personal strengths. Across the board, using these strengths was linked to better quality of life and fewer mental health symptoms. The study suggests that embracing strengths could be a game-changer for ADHD support. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:51:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084852.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251202052213.htm Nitrous oxide may offer quick, short-term relief for people with major depression, especially those who haven’t responded to standard medications. The meta-analysis found rapid improvements after a single dose and more sustained benefits after repeated treatments. Side effects were generally mild and brief, though researchers stress the need for larger, longer-term studies. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251202052213.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013027.htm Using powerful 7-Tesla brain imaging, researchers mapped how the brainstem manages pain differently across the body. They discovered that distinct regions activate for facial versus limb pain, showing the brain’s built-in precision pain control system. The findings could lead to targeted, non-opioid treatments that use cannabinoid mechanisms instead of opioids, offering safer pain relief options. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:36:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251104013027.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251027023816.htm Generalized anxiety disorder affects millions, often trapping sufferers in cycles of fear and isolation that conventional medications barely relieve. At UCSF, neuroscientist Jennifer Mitchell is testing a pharmaceutical form of LSD called MM120, which has shown striking results in reducing symptoms by promoting neuroplasticity and easing rigid thought patterns. In clinical trials, a single dose significantly outperformed standard treatments, offering hope to those who have found little relief elsewhere. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:42:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251027023816.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251014014304.htm Groundbreaking Harvard research is exposing hidden energy failures inside brain cells that may drive major psychiatric conditions. By studying reprogrammed neurons, scientists are revealing how cellular metabolism shapes mood, thought, and cognition. The work calls for abandoning rigid diagnostic categories in favor of biology-based systems that reflect true complexity. It marks a decisive shift toward preventive and precision mental healthcare. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:21:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251014014304.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040343.htm Finasteride, a common hair-loss drug, has long been tied to depression and suicide, but regulators ignored the warnings. Prof. Mayer Brezis’s review exposes global data showing psychiatric harm and a pattern of inaction by Merck and the FDA. Despite its cosmetic use, the drug’s effects on brain chemistry can be devastating. Brezis calls for urgent regulatory reforms and post-marketing studies to protect public health. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:48:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251013040343.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202839.htm Preschoolers with ADHD are often given medication right after diagnosis, against medical guidelines that recommend starting with behavioral therapy. Limited access to therapy and physician pressures drive early prescribing, despite risks and reduced effectiveness in young children. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:10:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202834.htm Researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered that measuring long-term stress through children’s hair samples can reveal early signs of mental health risks in those living with chronic physical illnesses. Children with persistently high cortisol were more likely to struggle with anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges, while those whose stress markers declined showed fewer problems. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 02:47:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202834.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250908175446.htm UC Berkeley researchers mapped the brain circuits that control growth hormone during sleep, uncovering a feedback system where sleep fuels hormone release, and the hormone regulates wakefulness. The discovery helps explain links between poor sleep, obesity, diabetes, and cognitive decline, while opening new paths for treating sleep and metabolic disorders. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:23:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250908175446.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250828002404.htm Using cannabis to self-medicate comes with hidden dangers—new research shows these users face higher paranoia and consume more THC. Childhood trauma further amplifies the risks, especially emotional abuse, which strongly predicts paranoia. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:24:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250828002404.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011817.htm Researchers discovered that PTSD may be driven by excess GABA from astrocytes, not neurons. This chemical imbalance disrupts the brain’s ability to forget fear. A new drug, KDS2010, reverses this effect in mice and is already in human trials. It could represent a game-changing therapy. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:37:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011817.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013905.htm A massive European study has uncovered a powerful connection between hearing loss, loneliness, and memory decline. Researchers at the University of Geneva found that older adults with hearing impairments who also feel lonely—regardless of actual social isolation—experience faster cognitive decline. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:20:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013905.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250710113151.htm What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a hidden brain circuit that gives pain its emotional punch—essentially transforming ordinary discomfort into lasting misery. This breakthrough sheds light on why some people suffer more intensely than others from conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD. By identifying the exact group of neurons that link physical pain to emotional suffering, the researchers may have found a new target for treating chronic pain—without relying on addictive medications. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:37:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250710113151.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529140137.htm Humans and mice share persistent brain-activity patterns in response to adverse sensory experience, scientists find, opening a window to our emotions and, perhaps, neuropsychiatric disorders. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:01:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529140137.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124428.htm Persons with Parkinson's disease increasingly lose their mobility over time and are eventually unable to walk. Hope for these patients rests on deep brain stimulation, also known as a brain pacemaker. In a current study, researchers investigated whether and how stimulation of a certain region of the brain can have a positive impact on ambulatory ability and provide patients with higher quality of life. To do this, the researchers used a technique in which the nerve cells are activated and deactivated via light. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:44:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124428.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124618.htm A new study confirms that children of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing psychopathology compared to children whose parents do not have these conditions. The study, examines how the clinical and social characteristics of parents influence the mental health of their offspring. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:46:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124618.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124256.htm SSRIs boosted the ability of T cells to kill cancer cells and suppressed tumor growth in both mouse and human tumor models. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:42:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124256.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165139.htm A new study suggests that it might be possible to personalize care for people with bipolar disorder, using the results of detailed personality tests. It finds that such tests might help identify people who have certain combinations of personality traits that could raise or lower their risk of repeated depressive episodes or poor functioning in everyday life. Fri, 16 May 2025 16:51:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516165139.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132119.htm Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their personal beliefs and values. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:21:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132119.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515131952.htm New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms -- like exclusion from group chats -- can trigger PTSD-level distress. Nearly 90% of teens experienced some form of cyberbullying, accounting for 32% of the variation in trauma symptoms. Indirect harassment was most common, with more than half reporting hurtful comments, rumors or deliberate exclusion. What mattered most was the overall amount of cyberbullying: the more often a student was targeted, the more trauma symptoms they showed. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:19:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515131952.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180742.htm A recent study reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and adolescents is more than three years. However, reliable, controlled data on the safety of marketed ADHD medicines in children are available for only one year of follow-up. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:07:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180742.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508172451.htm Engineers created a new point-of-care test that measures cortisol in saliva to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety. Thu, 08 May 2025 17:24:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508172451.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170641.htm In a recent clinical study, patients with treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder were symptom-free up to six months after completing traditional therapy paired with vagus nerve stimulation. Mon, 05 May 2025 17:06:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505170641.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142254.htm Childhood trauma significantly increases the likelihood of engaging in harmful alcohol consumption, smoking and illicit drug use, by the age of 18. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:22:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142254.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142245.htm Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research has linked the body's immune response with schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and bipolar disorder. The study demonstrates mental health conditions might be affected by the whole body as well as changes in the brain. The findings could pave the way for better treatments of some mental health conditions. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:22:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142245.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142231.htm Researchers have identified the neural mechanisms in the brain that regulate both positive and negative impressions of a social encounter, as well as how an imbalance between the two could lead to common neuropsychiatric disorders. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:22:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142231.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429162120.htm People who have damage to a specific part of their brains are more likely to be impulsive, and new research has found that damage also makes them more likely to be influenced by other people. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:21:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429162120.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250425113347.htm A new study sheds new light on these big questions, illuminating a general principle of neural processing in a mysterious region of the midbrain that is the very origin of our central serotonin (5-HT) system, a key part of the nervous system involved in a remarkable range of cognitive and behavioral functions. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:33:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250425113347.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421221121.htm Neuroscientists have developed a new treatment approach for a language disorder that combines traditional speech therapy with noninvasive electrical stimulation of the brain. Brain stimulation helped induce neuroplasticity, the brain's capacity to continue to reorganize and learn. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:11:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421221121.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421162931.htm Capitalizing on the flexibility of tiny cells inside the body's smallest blood vessels may be a powerful spinal cord repair strategy, new research suggests. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:29:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421162931.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250418112902.htm For adults over the age of 65, higher levels of both insomnia symptoms and sleep medication use were associated with higher risk of disability a year later, according to a new study. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:29:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250418112902.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414162049.htm Researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic's therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:20:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414162049.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110035.htm Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110035.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407173105.htm Eight weeks of mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy were associated with improved pain, physical function and quality of life and reduced daily opioid dose in adults with chronic low back pain that required treated with daily opioids, according to a new study. This is one of the largest studies to date to evaluate mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy as treatment for opioid-treated chronic pain. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:31:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407173105.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407003454.htm A new study has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate after weeks or a few months of use. There have been concerns about the side effects of ADHD medications but the new findings, coupled with other studies, suggest that the benefits of taking these medications outweigh the risks, while highlighting the need for careful monitoring. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:34:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407003454.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331151251.htm Fear of emotions among couples with PTSD is associated with unproductive communication, according to a new study. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:12:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331151251.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115641.htm An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the findings of a study which shows that, compared with healthy individuals, patients with an ADHD diagnosis have more iron in certain regions of their brain along with higher levels of neurofilaments[1] (NfL) in their blood. These markers have been consistently reported to be characteristic of old age-related dementias such as Alzheimer's disease and can be measured in its early stages. The study confirms that ADHD may be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia later in life and it provides first evidence for a neurological mechanism possibly involved. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:56:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115641.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141402.htm Climate change is not just an environmental issue -- it's a mental health crisis impacting on adolescent wellbeing right now in areas most affected by climate change, according to new research. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:14:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141402.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141236.htm Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:12:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250318141236.htm