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Longitudinal mental health management should mirror chronic disease follow-up, normalizing maintenance check-ins and navigation infrastructure during remission rather than relying on patient-initiated ...
Spread the loveLet’s be real: college isn’t just about textbooks and late-night study sessions anymore. For many students, it’s a pressure cooker of academic demands, social navigation, financial ...
Spread the loveIt’s 2026, and if you’ve been feeling the pressure of modern life, you’re certainly not alone. The quest for better mental well-being has become a universal pursuit, and for many, the ...
A new report puts the long-run cost of mental distress among new parents at more than $2 billion a year. Treated as a social services problem, it's actually a workforce problem employers are already ...
Explore the key differences between dementia and Alzheimer's disease, including symptoms, progression patterns, underlying causes, and treatment options.
Alzheimer’s disease may begin changing the brain years earlier than doctors have been able to see with standard scans. A new study from the University of Oslo found changes in brain structure at least ...
That’s the thinking behind new podcast Peers at the Table, where people with lived and living experience are being handed the microphone to share stories and insights designed to challenge assumptions ...
Little to no research exists when it comes to the barriers, clinical outcomes and policy effects of discharging assisted living residents who have mental illness, according to the authors of a new ...
New research reveals how genetic risk and trauma symptoms combine to influence tobacco use. Individuals with a lower genetic predisposition to smoking may actually be more vulnerable to using tobacco in response to…
Researchers have uncovered a possible reason why the Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 can disrupt the brain long before memory problems begin. In mice, APOE4 increased a protein called Nell2, shrinking neurons and making…
Homework battles? Traditional ADHD study plans often fail because they ignore the brain's need for novelty. Rethink your strategy for a more productive school year.
New research indicates that roughly 5 percent of adults over 50 experience major depression. The study also links casual cannabis use to higher odds of depression, highlighting a growing need for proactive mental health…
A rare look inside the human hippocampus reveals changes in new neuron growth, memory circuits, stress responses, and inflammation linked to depression.
A new theoretical framework proposes that "survival of the wittiest" drove early human evolution. By developing clever language, early humans swapped physical violence for verbal competition, changing the trajectory of…
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, commonly known as drugs for diabetes and weight loss, may have additional mental health benefits, especially for people with bipolar disorder.
Engaging in mindful roller skating helps sharpen your focus by encouraging you to concentrate on your movements and surroundings. This heightened awareness can translate into better mental clarity off ...
A new study suggests ‘effective teaching’ in Year 9 may play an important role in supporting students to stay on and finish Year 12.
Advanced artificial intelligence programs spontaneously conform to majority opinions, allowing them to coordinate in massive groups. However, this same peer pressure can cause them to adopt incorrect answers and unsafe…
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Adults across six countries share surprisingly similar beliefs about when children develop senses, emotions, reasoning, and self control.
When Ken Bayley was 19, he found himself naked in a prison cell debating whether to take his own life right there and then.
While declining female sexual desire is frequently treated as a biological or hormonal issue, behavioral researchers point to adolescent development. Unequal early sexual experiences often condition the developing brain…
New reports expose the devastating human and financial cost of New Zealand's maternal mental health crisis.
While money problems are a known relationship killer, a new study uncovers another threat: unpredictable work schedules. Researchers found that erratic shifts and last-minute changes increase the risk of breakups for…
Published on May 17, 2026, in Nature Communications, lead author Renée Kosonen, co-first author Kristie Stefanoska, and senior author Arne Ittner traced how tau operates in healthy brain circuits—and ...
Teenagers who are subjected to online bullying are at greater risk of later emotional and behavioral difficulties, research suggests.
While adults in Canada generally cannot be forced into medical care, other jurisdictions have already expanded these powers ...
We want to teach resilience to future generations, but how can one teach what they lack? How can we ensure healthy, clean air to breathe and water from our family wells with a pro ...
The singer reveals how medication, exercise, nature, and faith help protect her mental health amid the music industry's relentless demands.
A recent survey of unmarried adults in their thirties and forties shows wide variation in future relationship goals. While many prefer cohabitation to marriage, others are unsure or have no interest in living with a…