Mental Health

A new study of Nova festival massacre survivors suggests that taking classic psychedelics before the attack was linked to lower anxiety and trauma symptoms weeks later, offering rare insights into how psychedelics may influence trauma memory formation in real-world settings.

Long praised in the kitchen, rosemary is gaining scientific attention for its brain-boosting properties. Recent studies show it may support memory, protect neurons, and even reduce Alzheimer’s-related damage—thanks to compounds like 1,8-cineole, carnosic acid, and its lab-made cousin, diAcCA.

A new study using network modeling suggests that processing speed and cognitive flexibility influence depression indirectly, by shaping how people regulate emotions.

Researchers have uncovered evidence that sensory sensitivities linked to autism may instead be genetically tied to alexithymia. This emotional processing trait, often overlooked, could be the true source of sensory challenges across multiple conditions, not just autism.

New research highlights how childhood verbal abuse can alter brain development, increasing risks for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Experts warn that harsh language is not harmless—and prevention is key to improving long-term mental health outcomes for future generations.

Visceral fat may affect your sleep more than you think. A study using national survey data shows that individuals with higher Body Roundness Index scores have more sleep disorders, and depression explains part of that connection.

New research highlights how personality traits and emotion regulation styles contribute to social loneliness. The study found that secure attachment reduces loneliness, while emotional suppression and neuroticism increase it—offering new insight into why loneliness becomes chronic for some individuals.

Face blindness, or developmental prosopagnosia, affects about 1 in 50 people—yet most remain undiagnosed. A new study reveals how even mild cases can cause major social challenges, from failing to recognize close friends to being misjudged as rude or uncaring.

Thyroid hormones may play a much larger role in emotional memory than previously thought. A new study shows that thyroid signaling in the brain’s fear center is both necessary and sufficient for storing fear memories, with implications for PTSD treatment.

A large international study has uncovered four psychological profiles of video game players, each shaped by emotional regulation, attachment style, and mental health. The findings offer new insight into which gamers are most at risk for problematic use.

Childhood curiosity may offer modest protection against adult depression, according to a large study from China. Researchers found that this link was explained, in part, by confidence in the future—especially for women.

A study using U.S. medical records finds that antidepressant use during pregnancy does not increase the risk of psychiatric disorders in children when maternal mental health is accounted for, echoing results from a major Danish study.

A large study suggests that the link between early-life adversity and adolescent depression may be shaped by DNA methylation, a biological process that controls gene activity. These epigenetic changes could signal both risk and resilience for mental health outcomes.

A new study suggests that adolescents who experience sleep problems may be more likely to feel lonely, partly because poor sleep increases rumination and lowers resilience. The findings shed light on how physical and psychological factors interact during teen development.

A new study suggests that whole-body play activities can help autistic children improve self-control and reduce negative behaviors. Researchers found that movement-based interventions were more effective than sedentary play in boosting executive function and decreasing sensory and behavioral issues.