Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders

By Samuel Jeremic,Curtin UniversityCredit: Huy Phan from PexelsA new, large-scale Curtin Universitystudyhas found children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to develop a mental health d

Updated on: August 23,2026

Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders

By Samuel Jeremic,Curtin UniversityCredit: Huy Phan from PexelsA new, large-scale Curtin Universitystudyhas found children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to develop a mental health d

Updated on:August 23,2026

Cannabis consumption patterns may help identify people at risk of addiction

By NYU Langone HealthCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsNearly half of adults in the United States who use cannabis mainly smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use it in nearly every form available, a behavio

Updated on: August 22,2026

Cannabis consumption patterns may help identify people at risk of addiction

By NYU Langone HealthCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsNearly half of adults in the United States who use cannabis mainly smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use it in nearly every form available, a behavio

Updated on:August 22,2026

Cannabis use linked to earlier onset of psychosis

By University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis users develop psychosis an average of two-and-a-half years earlier than nonusers, a new meta-analysis by UNSW Sydney research

Updated on: August 22,2026

Cannabis use linked to earlier onset of psychosis

By University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis users develop psychosis an average of two-and-a-half years earlier than nonusers, a new meta-analysis by UNSW Sydney research

Updated on:August 22,2026

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

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

Youth-led book on social media and mental health highlights a complex mix of harms and supports

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Viralyft from PexelsA new book titled"SocialsVoice"shines a light on the relationship between social media content and ment

Updated on: August 16,2026

Youth-led book on social media and mental health highlights a complex mix of harms and supports

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Viralyft from PexelsA new book titled"SocialsVoice"shines a light on the relationship between social media content and ment

Updated on:August 16,2026

Later sleep schedules are associated with loneliness and increased anxiety

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Wings Panic from PexelsA new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that individuals with an evening chronotype, who prefer to go to s

Updated on: August 15,2026

Later sleep schedules are associated with loneliness and increased anxiety

byAmerican Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Wings Panic from PexelsA new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that individuals with an evening chronotype, who prefer to go to s

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

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

Psilocybin linked to reduction in depression

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of 19 patients with treatment-resistant depression treated with psilocybin in Switzerland found psilocybin was associated with a significant reduction

Updated on: August 14,2026

Psilocybin linked to reduction in depression

byLancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study of 19 patients with treatment-resistant depression treated with psilocybin in Switzerland found psilocybin was associated with a significant reduction

Updated on:August 14,2026

Guilt induction and love withdrawal more likely to trigger depressive symptoms in adolescents

byLingnan UniversityBased on the survey results, the research team divided parenting styles into four distinct categories: "Supportive Profile," "Moderate Mixed Parenting Profile,"

Updated on: August 14,2026

Guilt induction and love withdrawal more likely to trigger depressive symptoms in adolescents

byLingnan UniversityBased on the survey results, the research team divided parenting styles into four distinct categories: "Supportive Profile," "Moderate Mixed Parenting Profile,"

Updated on:August 14,2026

Talking about trauma doesn't always help: Brain scans show one reason why

by James Agathos, Andrea Putica, Trevor Steward,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter trauma, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition tha

Updated on: August 14,2026

Talking about trauma doesn't always help: Brain scans show one reason why

by James Agathos, Andrea Putica, Trevor Steward,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter trauma, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition tha

Updated on:August 14,2026

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