Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation: Here's what it is and how to practice it

by Yuval Hadash, J. David Creswell,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do—no phone, no music, no external d

Updated on: June 07,2026

Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation: Here's what it is and how to practice it

by Yuval Hadash, J. David Creswell,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainImagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do—no phone, no music, no external d

Updated on:June 07,2026

More siblings may ease midlife grief after a mother's death, study suggests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving more brothers and sisters may make it easier to cope with the death of a parent in midlife, particularly when it's the mother who

Updated on: June 11,2026

More siblings may ease midlife grief after a mother's death, study suggests

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHaving more brothers and sisters may make it easier to cope with the death of a parent in midlife, particularly when it's the mother who

Updated on:June 11,2026

A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life's challenges

by James Dean,Cornell UniversityCredit: Laila Milevski/Cornell UniversityLike their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers' sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadil

Updated on: June 12,2026

A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life's challenges

by James Dean,Cornell UniversityCredit: Laila Milevski/Cornell UniversityLike their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers' sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadil

Updated on:June 12,2026

Psychiatric associations urge WHO to revise guidance on electroconvulsive therapy

by Torsten Lauer,Central Institute of Mental HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLeading international professional associations have issued a joint statement taking a clear stance on electroconvu

Updated on: June 14,2026

Psychiatric associations urge WHO to revise guidance on electroconvulsive therapy

by Torsten Lauer,Central Institute of Mental HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLeading international professional associations have issued a joint statement taking a clear stance on electroconvu

Updated on:June 14,2026

Study finds many psychotherapists lack training for eating disorders in boys

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new binational study of 259 outpatient psychotherapists across Canada and the United States highlights significant gaps in clinician knowledg

Updated on: June 07,2026

Study finds many psychotherapists lack training for eating disorders in boys

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new binational study of 259 outpatient psychotherapists across Canada and the United States highlights significant gaps in clinician knowledg

Updated on:June 07,2026

Astrocytes in the amygdala may play a key role in anxiety

by Marie-Josette de Medeiros and Caroline Devillers,University of MontrealGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.02.038In a study published inNeuron, Ciaran Murphy-Royal,

Updated on: June 05,2026

Astrocytes in the amygdala may play a key role in anxiety

by Marie-Josette de Medeiros and Caroline Devillers,University of MontrealGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.02.038In a study published inNeuron, Ciaran Murphy-Royal,

Updated on:June 05,2026

Tinnitus linked to depression, anxiety in dose-response manner

by Lori SolomonChronic tinnitus is independently associated with depression and anxiety symptoms, according to a studypublishedonline inNeuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. Enes Sırma, from Univers

Updated on: June 16,2026

Tinnitus linked to depression, anxiety in dose-response manner

by Lori SolomonChronic tinnitus is independently associated with depression and anxiety symptoms, according to a studypublishedonline inNeuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. Enes Sırma, from Univers

Updated on:June 16,2026

Self‑harm treatments less effective for men compared to women: New research

by Oliver Matias, Rose McCabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen are more likely to die by suicide globally.One of the strongest predictors ofdeath by suicideisself-harm. This is wh

Updated on: June 17,2026

Self‑harm treatments less effective for men compared to women: New research

by Oliver Matias, Rose McCabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMen are more likely to die by suicide globally.One of the strongest predictors ofdeath by suicideisself-harm. This is wh

Updated on:June 17,2026

Common antidepressant eases fatigue associated with long COVID, study finds

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA global research team co‑led by McMaster University has identified one of the first medications shown to meaningfully reduce fatigue in people l

Updated on: June 08,2026

Common antidepressant eases fatigue associated with long COVID, study finds

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA global research team co‑led by McMaster University has identified one of the first medications shown to meaningfully reduce fatigue in people l

Updated on:June 08,2026

New insights into how autistic and non-autistic people learn about one another

byGeorge Washington UniversityPreference learning paradigm. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-026-00650-4New research from the George Washington University has yielded some unexpe

Updated on: June 21,2026

New insights into how autistic and non-autistic people learn about one another

byGeorge Washington UniversityPreference learning paradigm. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-026-00650-4New research from the George Washington University has yielded some unexpe

Updated on:June 21,2026

Blocking NOX-1 enzyme may extend ketamine's antidepressant effects

by YCU Advanced Medical Research CenterA major drawback of ketamine when used as an antidepressant is that depressive symptoms often reappear within a few weeks. In this study, researchers found that

Updated on: June 18,2026

Blocking NOX-1 enzyme may extend ketamine's antidepressant effects

by YCU Advanced Medical Research CenterA major drawback of ketamine when used as an antidepressant is that depressive symptoms often reappear within a few weeks. In this study, researchers found that

Updated on:June 18,2026

Repeated teen cannabis use may disrupt dopamine-related brain development, MRI data suggest

byBrown UniversityCharacteristics of regions in which 1/nT2* was measured. Credit:Neuropsychopharmacology(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41386-026-02444-9A new study from Bradley Hospital researchers shows that

Updated on: June 21,2026

Repeated teen cannabis use may disrupt dopamine-related brain development, MRI data suggest

byBrown UniversityCharacteristics of regions in which 1/nT2* was measured. Credit:Neuropsychopharmacology(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41386-026-02444-9A new study from Bradley Hospital researchers shows that

Updated on:June 21,2026