Rethink long-term antidepressants: Review finds little benefit beyond 12 months

byUniversity of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFresh concerns have been raised over long-term use of antidepressants, with a new summary of evidence revealing limited benefits and higher he

Updated on: August 15,2026

Rethink long-term antidepressants: Review finds little benefit beyond 12 months

byUniversity of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFresh concerns have been raised over long-term use of antidepressants, with a new summary of evidence revealing limited benefits and higher he

Updated on:August 15,2026

Five minutes of prayer reduces pain and anxiety in primary care patients, randomized trial finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that a five-minute sessi

Updated on: August 16,2026

Five minutes of prayer reduces pain and anxiety in primary care patients, randomized trial finds

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found that a five-minute sessi

Updated on:August 16,2026

Natural birth pressure is harming new mothers' mental health

byUniversity of ReadingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPressure on women from antenatal classes, social media and health care professionals to have a natural birth is causing lasting psychological h

Updated on: August 13,2026

Natural birth pressure is harming new mothers' mental health

byUniversity of ReadingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPressure on women from antenatal classes, social media and health care professionals to have a natural birth is causing lasting psychological h

Updated on:August 13,2026

How temperature swings may shape emotional well-being across seasons

by Abigail Guindi,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that the weather may have an effect on how people feel. Published in theJournal of Affective Disorders,t

Updated on: August 07,2026

How temperature swings may shape emotional well-being across seasons

by Abigail Guindi,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that the weather may have an effect on how people feel. Published in theJournal of Affective Disorders,t

Updated on:August 07,2026

Fear memories form differently in male and female brains, study finds

by Marya Barlow,Virginia TechFemales, but not males, have increased polyubiquitination in the hippocampus following contextual fear conditioning. Credit:Behavioural Brain Research(2026). DOI: 10.1016/

Updated on: August 10,2026

Fear memories form differently in male and female brains, study finds

by Marya Barlow,Virginia TechFemales, but not males, have increased polyubiquitination in the hippocampus following contextual fear conditioning. Credit:Behavioural Brain Research(2026). DOI: 10.1016/

Updated on:August 10,2026

Researchers say daylight saving time may worsen cognitive, psychological problems

by Carlos Andres López,New Mexico State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaylight saving time isn't just a seasonal inconvenience—it may also pose significant neuropsychological risks fo

Updated on: August 07,2026

Researchers say daylight saving time may worsen cognitive, psychological problems

by Carlos Andres López,New Mexico State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDaylight saving time isn't just a seasonal inconvenience—it may also pose significant neuropsychological risks fo

Updated on:August 07,2026

Tougher laws fail to cut coercion in youth psychiatry

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsCoercive measures are used recurrently in inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric care but vary greatly between services

Updated on: August 01,2026

Tougher laws fail to cut coercion in youth psychiatry

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsCoercive measures are used recurrently in inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric care but vary greatly between services

Updated on:August 01,2026

Brain cells fine-tuned to disappointment may inspire new therapies for depression and addiction

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonLHbTac1neurons preferentially respond to reward omissions. Credit:Current Biology(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2026.04.032University of Oregon neuroscientists have id

Updated on: August 16,2026

Brain cells fine-tuned to disappointment may inspire new therapies for depression and addiction

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonLHbTac1neurons preferentially respond to reward omissions. Credit:Current Biology(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2026.04.032University of Oregon neuroscientists have id

Updated on:August 16,2026

Motherhood leaves lifelong brain marks via dopamine-linked epigenetic switch, mouse study suggests

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBecoming a mother changes the brain not just temporarily, but for life. Pregnancy and the postpartum period trigger lasting changes in the m

Updated on: August 12,2026

Motherhood leaves lifelong brain marks via dopamine-linked epigenetic switch, mouse study suggests

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBecoming a mother changes the brain not just temporarily, but for life. Pregnancy and the postpartum period trigger lasting changes in the m

Updated on:August 12,2026

Enough sleep and moderate-to-vigorous activity may protect mental health in middle age, study says

byUniversity of OuluCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainModerate-to-vigorous physical activity is more important for mental health in middle age than light physical activity, according to a new study by

Updated on: August 12,2026

Enough sleep and moderate-to-vigorous activity may protect mental health in middle age, study says

byUniversity of OuluCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainModerate-to-vigorous physical activity is more important for mental health in middle age than light physical activity, according to a new study by

Updated on:August 12,2026

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

by Jeff MartinLogan Branch eats a hotdog as he sits among the debris of what is left of his home at Gene's Mobile Home Supply, a trailer park in Bogue Chitto, Miss., Thursday, May, 7, 2026, after

Updated on: August 04,2026

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

by Jeff MartinLogan Branch eats a hotdog as he sits among the debris of what is left of his home at Gene's Mobile Home Supply, a trailer park in Bogue Chitto, Miss., Thursday, May, 7, 2026, after

Updated on:August 04,2026

After early pregnancy loss, 'what if' thinking affects 72% within first week

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a person goes through a traumatic experience, they often find themselves thinking that what happened could have been different or even av

Updated on: July 29,2026

After early pregnancy loss, 'what if' thinking affects 72% within first week

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a person goes through a traumatic experience, they often find themselves thinking that what happened could have been different or even av

Updated on:July 29,2026