Brain Activity Study Reveals Five Distinct Profiles for Depression
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have identified five unique brain activity patterns associated with depression, challenging the idea that a single dia
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Depression Treatments Alter Emotional Processing
A new scientific study reveals that both psilocybin and conventional antidepressant medications successfully decrease the human brain's natural inclination towa
Do antidepressants actually alter brain structure? A massive neuroscience study weighs in
A sweeping analysis of nearly 8,700 brain scans has found that subtle structural differences in the brains of people taking antidepressants are primarily linked
Higher testosterone linked to opposite suicide risks for older men and women
A study published in a psychiatric journal found that testosterone levels affect suicide risk differently in older men and women experiencing severe depression.
Global Study Launches to Track Daily Mental Health Effects of Cannabis Use
An international team of researchers has begun a two-year project to monitor how regular cannabis consumption influences mood and mental well-being in real time
Emotional Silencing Linked to Increased Loneliness and Depression in New Research
A new psychological study has revealed that individuals who regularly suppress their emotions experience higher rates of loneliness and depression. The research
Brain Scans Show Recurrent Depression Leaves Lasting Amygdala Changes
A large international study has found that people who have experienced multiple depressive episodes exhibit increased activity in the amygdala, the brain region
Happier Friendships Boost Global Health Outcomes
A recent global survey of more than 200,000 adults found that those with stronger, more frequent friendships report better mental and physical health than those
Psilocybin Microdosing Claims Don't Hold Up in Largest Review Yet
A new systematic review of 11 studies involving 3,262 adults found little evidence supporting the benefits of psilocybin mushroom and truffle microdosing. Resea
Psychotic Disorders Reduce Ability to Read Others’ Emotions
A Swedish research team examined how people with psychotic spectrum disorders (PSDs) recognize emotions in others. The study compared 120 PSD patients with 120
Treatment‑Resistant Depression Tied to Diminished Brain Signal Complexity
A new neuroimaging study reveals that individuals whose depression does not improve with conventional therapies exhibit markedly lower neural entropy during res
Harsh Parenting Linked to Teen Depression and Aggression Through Repetitive Thinking
A three-year study tracking Chinese adolescents found that harsh parenting practices such as yelling and physical punishment increase the risk of depression and