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Mindfulness course found to be effective in people with difficult-to-treat depression

14 May 2025

Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial. Read More

Brain scans reveal what happens in the mind when insight strikes

14 May 2025

Have you ever been stuck on a problem, puzzling over something for what felt like ages without getting anywhere, but then suddenly the answer came to you like a bolt Read More

Virtual reality flight experience suggests a new approach to fear reduction without repeated exposure

14 May 2025

A research group led by Fujino Misako and Haruno Masahiko at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology has demonstrated that experiencing active flight in virtual reality (VR) allows Read More

How the brain allows us to infer emotions

14 May 2025

Xiaowei Gu and Joshua Johansen at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have discovered key circuitry in the rat brain that allows the learning of inferred emotions. The Read More

Autistic people communicate just as effectively as others, study suggests

14 May 2025

There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people communicate, according to a new study, challenging the stereotype that autistic people struggle to connect with Read More

Psychedelics may induce right-brain dominance, researcher proposes

13 May 2025

The secret to psychedelic drugs' links to greater empathy and insight may lie in their ability to coax the right hemisphere of the brain into a position of dominance over Read More

Daily mindfulness practice can reduce anxiety for autistic adults

13 May 2025

Just 10 to 15 minutes of mindfulness practice a day led to reduced stress and anxiety for autistic adults who participated in a study led by scientists at MIT's McGovern Read More

Large-scale OCD study unlocks new genes linked to debilitating condition

13 May 2025

QIMR Berghofer researchers have found the genes linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for the first time, after identifying 30 regions in the human genome associated with this debilitating yet Read More

Combinations of chronic illnesses can double risk of depression, study shows

13 May 2025

People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression, a study shows. Read More

Distinct neuron populations in the hypothalamus encode states associated with predator-related threats

13 May 2025

The ability to detect imminent threats and execute behaviors aimed at protecting oneself, such as hiding, running away or defending oneself, is central to the survival of most animal species. Read More

Presence of virtual characters can reduce physical anxiety responses

13 May 2025

You are not alone. Whether in humans or animals, proximity to conspecifics can have a calming effect in anxiety-inducing situations. This mechanism, known as social buffering, was originally discovered in Read More

Machine learning uncovers social risk clusters linked to suicide across the US

12 May 2025

Using machine learning technology, a new study has identified three distinct profiles describing social and economic factors that are associated with a higher risk of suicide. Scientists at Weill Cornell Read More

Molecular approach prolongs ketamine's antidepressant effects in mice by weeks

12 May 2025

Researchers at Vanderbilt University identified a molecular approach to extend the antidepressant effects of ketamine in mice by applying BCI, a compound that inhibits DUSP6 to sustain ERK pathway activation. Read More

Addressing hearing loss may reduce isolation among the elderly, study shows

12 May 2025

Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say that this approach could help Read More

Study shows a virtual nurse can persuade you to get vaccinated

9 May 2025

Can a virtual nurse persuade people to get vaccinated? Scientists from SWPS University have proven that it is possible. Finding new forms of informing people about vaccinations is particularly important Read More

How the brain detects surprises, and why it could matter for mental health

7 May 2025

What happens in the brain when our senses don't match our expectations—for example, when we take a step, but there's no sound or the sound is delayed or distorted? A Read More

Discovery of dopamine receptors in overlooked brain region sheds light on complex circuitry for anxiety and depression

7 May 2025

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the portion of the brain that controls approach vs. avoidance behavior. These receptors potentially Read More

Are you curious? It might help you stay sharp as you age and protect against Alzheimer's

7 May 2025

What is the trick to aging successfully? If you're curious about learning the answer, you might already be on the right track, according to an international team of psychologists including Read More

Intensive 4-day therapy for panic disorder linked to lasting symptom relief

7 May 2025

Panic attacks can be extremely unpleasant and can cause intense fear. If you experience these attacks regularly, professionals call it panic disorder. A method to treat the disorder was developed Read More

Losing a parent may increase children's risk of being bullied

7 May 2025

Losing a parent or caregiver at any age is a traumatic and emotional experience, but when a child loses a parent, it can profoundly affect their development and well-being throughout Read More

Race and ethnicity often not reported in trials of medications for mental health conditions

7 May 2025

A new study led by the University of Southampton has found that the race and ethnicity of participants in clinical trials of medications for mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions often Read More

Small but significant associations found between parental device use and child development

7 May 2025

University of Wollongong researchers report statistically significant associations between parental technology use in a child's presence (PTU) and specific cognitive, behavioral, and screen-based outcomes. Read More

Family-based cognitive behavioral therapy for suicidal adolescents shows promising results

6 May 2025

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with BUP Stockholm has conducted a pilot evaluation of a family-based cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents with suicidal behavior. The study, published Read More

AI and brain activity reveal how we perceive faces from other racial groups differently

6 May 2025

University of Toronto Scarborough researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) and brain activity to shed new light on why we struggle to accurately recognize faces of people from different races. Read More

Parental loss can impact biological and emotional mechanisms, fostering long-term growth and resilience

6 May 2025

A new study explores how the loss of a parent in childhood impacts biological and emotional mechanisms. These changes pave the way for resilience and personal growth through the regulation Read More

Chronic pain therapy retrains the brain to process emotions

6 May 2025

A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting emotional processing is key to treating and managing chronic pain. Read More

Alzheimer's risk: Many say they want answers, but fewer choose to know the truth

6 May 2025

As researchers make progress in understanding how Alzheimer's disease develops, there are growing opportunities for healthy research participants to learn their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia in the future. Read More

Vagus nerve stimulation provides long-term benefits for PTSD patients in clinical study

5 May 2025

In a first-of-its-kind clinical study, scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center have shown that patients with treatment-resistant PTSD were symptom-free up to six Read More

Neighborhood stress may impact kids' brains and increase depression risk

5 May 2025

Children who grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods—areas with higher levels of crime and deprivation, and lower access to community resources—are at risk of developing depression and new research led by Read More

Physical punishment leads to exclusively negative outcomes for children in low- and middle-income countries: Study

5 May 2025

Physically punishing children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has exclusively negative outcomes—including poor health, lower academic performance, and impaired social-emotional development—yielding similar results to studies in wealthier nations, finds Read More

Rates of fentanyl nonfatal overdose ED visits rose through third quarter of 2023

14 May 2025

From 2020 to 2023, there was an increase in the rates of fentanyl-involved nonfatal overdose emergency department visits, according to research published in the May 8 issue of the U.S. Read More

Famous film helps reveal brain region biased towards drug cues in individuals with heroin use disorder

14 May 2025

Mount Sinai researchers have found that a brain region that is implicated extensively in value-based decision-making and craving in people with heroin use disorder—known as the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC)—shows synchronized Read More

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen

14 May 2025

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded. Read More

Neuroscientists reveal insights into how the brain forms habits and why they are so hard to break

14 May 2025

Neuroscientists at the Sainsbury Wellcome Center (SWC) at UCL have discovered that the brain uses a dual system for learning through trial and error. This is the first time a Read More

Lower taxes on heated tobacco products are subsidizing tobacco industry, research reveals

14 May 2025

Governments which impose lower taxes on heated tobacco products in the hope of encouraging smokers away from conventional cigarettes are effectively subsidizing the tobacco industry, missing out on much-needed tax Read More

Nearly 19 million children live under same roof as parent with substance use disorder

13 May 2025

In 2023, nearly 19 million children in the United States were estimated to be living in a household with at least one parent or primary caregiver with a substance-use disorder Read More

Medetomidine: What you need to know about the animal sedative turning up in opioid deaths

13 May 2025

The opioid crisis, increasingly driven by synthetic opioids, continues to claim tens of thousands of lives annually in the US alone. Similar crises have arisen all over the western world. Read More

Unprecedented progress in tackling smoking during pregnancy threatened by NHS cuts, experts warn

13 May 2025

Unprecedented progress in reducing the number of women smoking during pregnancy in England could be put at risk by NHS funding cuts, according to a UEA addiction expert. Read More

Young males, prior cigarette or e-cigarette users most likely to use oral nicotine pouches, research finds

12 May 2025

The nicotine industry is constantly innovating, delivering new products to the market—and that keeps public health researchers busy as they work to understand the implications of each new offering. Read More

Alcohol's impairment of women's working memory varies across the menstrual cycle

12 May 2025

Alcohol's negative effect on women's working memory is somewhat mitigated when their estrogen levels are higher, a novel study suggests. The findings imply that phases of the menstrual cycle may Read More

In personalized interventions for risky-drinking college students, more thorough is more effective

12 May 2025

Personalized feedback interventions (PFIs), a common strategy for helping college students moderate their alcohol use, can reduce drinking and its negative consequences. But such interventions vary by length and complexity, Read More

Winning experiences can reduce drug-seeking behavior by reshaping brain's dopamine system

12 May 2025

Drug addiction poses a global public health challenge, with limited therapeutic options and modest efficacy. While clinical observations suggest that social rank plays a crucial role in determining susceptibility to Read More

Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death—but it's still sold all over the U.S.

12 May 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans about the ever-increasing and potentially deadly recreational use of nitrous oxide products, particularly among young people. Read More

Study shows information on slot machines is misleading players into thinking they have a higher chance of winning

12 May 2025

A new gambling study has found that payout information shown on slot machines is misleading and is making players believe they have a higher chance of winning. Read More

Opioid prescribing standards changed practices in British Columbia, but with caveats

12 May 2025

In an effort to curb misuse of opioids and prevent overdose deaths, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia released a legally enforceable practice standard, "Safe Prescribing of Read More

Weight-loss drugs cut alcohol intake by almost two-thirds, research in Ireland suggests

9 May 2025

Individuals who take liraglutide or semaglutide for weight loss reduce their alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds in four months, new research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) Read More

Americans' use of illicit opioids is higher than previously reported, survey finds

9 May 2025

More Americans use illicit opioids such as fentanyl than previously estimated, highlighting the need for better methods to understand the depths of the opioid crisis, according to a new study. Read More

Positive mindset linked to fewer problems related to drinking

8 May 2025

A person's ability to hold on to positive emotions seems to reduce the risk of problems after drinking, independent of how much alcohol is consumed. Read More

Trajectory of anxiety and depression symptoms during alcohol treatment may predict relapse

8 May 2025

Researchers have identified anxiety and depression symptom trajectories that may help explain the high relapse rates for people who quit drinking. Read More

Lawsuits could choke off the candy‑flavored vape pipeline

8 May 2025

Most convenience stores feature rows of colorful vapes promising tastes of cotton candy or iced mango, but none of them should be there. Read More

Could psychedelics help you to drink less alcohol? Our new study aims to find out

8 May 2025

Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in psychiatry. Studies suggest they may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as depression, anxiety, Read More

Addiction isn't just about brain chemistry—nor is it just bad choices

8 May 2025

Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behavior like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It's a question that highlights a fundamental Read More

Cannabis study finds legalization reduces problematic consumption, especially among those using other drugs

7 May 2025

As part of the Weed Care study, researchers in Basel, Switzerland, are investigating how the legal supply of cannabis affects consumption and mental health among participants. In a recent publication, Read More

Inclusive peer support groups are expanding at US colleges, but stable funding is needed

7 May 2025

A new study has found that collegiate recovery programs with multiple sources of funding serve twice as many students as programs with only one source of funding. These programs, particularly Read More

Study finds critical gaps in Narcan awareness, possession among US adults

7 May 2025

As the opioid epidemic continues to plague the United States, Narcan and other treatments that administer naloxone have emerged as effective tools to quickly reverse overdoses and save lives. Read More

More Australians are overdosing on GHB. But there are ways to reduce your risk

7 May 2025

Gamma hydroxybutyrate—better known as GHB—is an increasingly popular illegal drug being used recreationally in Australia. Read More

Do laws requiring vertical IDs for youth curb underage drinking and tobacco use?

7 May 2025

All 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have adopted vertical identification laws, which require state drivers' licenses issued to individuals under age 21 to be vertically oriented, with Read More

7 May 2025

More people are landing in the hospital with cannabis-related problems—and for many, a mental health condition is the primary issue, according to a new study published in the Journal of Read More

Lifesaving opioid addiction meds are rarely started after emergency visits for overdose

6 May 2025

Medications proven to effectively treat opioid addiction are rarely given after emergency department visits for overdose, and who gets them varies, sometimes greatly, depending on race, ethnicity or geography, University Read More

Review: Social drinking also a well-worn path to alcohol use disorder

6 May 2025

When picturing a "typical" alcoholic, people tend to imagine a person drinking at home alone. But that focus overlooks the social origins of many serious alcohol problems, say the authors Read More

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