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

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

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

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

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

Childhood adversity shadows Australian men into adulthood, report finds

by Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 6 in 10 Australian men have experienced some form of adversity during childhood, with significant impacts on

Updated on: August 11,2026

Childhood adversity shadows Australian men into adulthood, report finds

by Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 6 in 10 Australian men have experienced some form of adversity during childhood, with significant impacts on

Updated on:August 11,2026

Study links childhood trauma and substance use to higher rates of depression

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityAlcohol use alone was not significantly associated with depressive symptoms, but drinking alcohol while also using stimulants was. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pe

Updated on: August 08,2026

Study links childhood trauma and substance use to higher rates of depression

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityAlcohol use alone was not significantly associated with depressive symptoms, but drinking alcohol while also using stimulants was. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk from Pe

Updated on:August 08,2026

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

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

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

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