Mental Health

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.

New research suggests that short-term online mindfulness programs can ease depression, especially when they help people become less reactive to distressing thoughts. Longer-term benefits were more likely when mindfulness was combined with cognitive techniques.

New research tracks over 500 Finnish children to explore how lifestyle habits affect teen mental health. The study suggests that more exercise and less screen time from a young age may reduce stress and depressive symptoms by age 15.

A systematic review finds that some people experience withdrawal symptoms for months or even years after stopping antidepressants. The study highlights the lack of reliable evidence on how common or severe these symptoms are—and how best to treat them.

Researchers have identified a pathway linking childhood abuse to addictive behaviors in teens, showing that impulsivity and irritability help explain why early adversity increases the risk of smoking, alcohol use, and internet addiction.

A new study in Neuron suggests that men may be biologically more vulnerable to misusing opioids like fentanyl in response to pain. The findings point to estrogen’s ability to suppress brain reward circuits and reduce drug use during chronic pain.

Long-term data from Denmark reveals that people with ADHD face major social and economic disadvantages by age 30. Surprisingly, regular use of ADHD medication did not significantly improve their education or job prospects.

A new study suggests pandemic-related anxiety may have fueled orthorexia nervosa—an unhealthy obsession with clean eating. The findings reveal how fear of COVID-19, combined with low cognitive flexibility, contributed to disordered eating behaviors in U.S. adults.

Despite affecting thousands under 65, young-onset dementia is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked. This article outlines five key reasons why the condition remains under-recognized—and why better awareness is essential for early support and care.

Researchers have discovered that children who show more flexible nervous system responses during social challenges experience greater anxiety relief from intensive therapies. The findings highlight vagal flexibility as a potential predictor of treatment success in preschool-aged children.