Mental Health
The human brain reorganizes itself at four distinct ages
A large study of brain scans from over 4,000 people has identified four distinct ages when the brain's structural network shifts its developmental trajectory. These turning points…
Ancient diets relied heavily on sugars and starches to power expanding hominin brains
While anthropologists frequently credit meat consumption for the development of large human brains, new dietary modeling indicates that carbohydrates from fruit and honey actually…
People with higher IQ scores tend to know more about wine, study finds
A recent study in Intelligence & Cognitive Abilities indicates that people with higher general intelligence tend to possess more specialized knowledge about wine. The research sug…
Trichotillomania: Boredom and tiredness outpace negative emotions as predictors of hair pulling
People with hair-pulling disorder often blame negative emotions for their symptoms. However, a new real-time tracking study reveals that boredom and tiredness may actually be more…
Medicinal mushroom supplements linked to a sudden relapse of psychosis in new case report
A recent case report suggests that over-the-counter medicinal mushroom supplements might have worsened severe psychotic symptoms in a young man with cerebral palsy, highlighting t…
Mindful partners use less hostile ways to say no to sex, study finds
Saying no to sex can cause emotional strain in a romantic relationship. A new psychological evaluation finds that mindful individuals reject their partners with less hostility, fo…
Meta faces $200bn trial over child data and social media addiction by 29 states
State attorneys general allege that tech company intentionally designed addictive products that harm young peopleMore than half of the states in the US have joined together in an …
Rising number of people seeking ADHD diagnosis without treatment, say experts
Psychiatrists in Channel 4 documentary argue it is more a ‘social construct’ than a medical conditionPeople are increasingly seeking to an obtain an ADHD diagnosis without pursuin…
Lindsay Clancy had ‘thoughts of harming the children’, her mother testifies at trial
Paula Musgrove stated her daughter had said medications were ‘destroying’ her mind and she was becoming ‘paranoid’The defense in the Lindsay Clancy filicide case called the defend…
Sexually assertive individuals tend to be more satisfied with their relationships, study finds
New research from Italy reveals that sexually assertive individuals tend to be more satisfied in their romantic relationships. The study also highlights a positive connection betw…
Early antidepressant use is linked to higher levels of sexual boredom
People using common antidepressants for up to two years report higher levels of general and sexual boredom than non-users. This hidden side effect could explain why some patients …
Men face an elevated risk of suicide immediately following a relationship breakdown
A massive global review of more than 100 million men reveals that the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors spikes following a relationship breakdown, with young and recently se…
Taxi and ambulance drivers show significantly lower Alzheimer’s risk in national mortality study
Professions requiring constant spatial navigation physically reshape the hippocampus, the brain region Alzheimer’s attacks first. By routinely building mental maps, individuals ma…
How ‘forensic fandom’ in Lindsay Clancy trial threaten postpartum psychosis awareness
Clancy’s live-streamed trial has become fodder for amateur sleuths to push viral conspiracy theories that threaten to undermine efforts to de-stigmatize illness, experts sayMeghan…
Lower-class employees face greater professional backlash for negotiating their salaries
A recent study indicates that people from lower-class backgrounds are less likely to negotiate their salaries. When they do ask for more, they tend to face stronger social backlas…
Every year, humans speak less and less. That’s bad news, even if you hate mindless chit-chat
Silent retreats are all the rage; hotel guests are embracing ‘hushpitatility’. But won’t this leave us more isolated?Are we becoming too quiet? As a joyless, intolerant shrew, my …
Brain scans reveal two distinct biological profiles of migraine
A new analysis of brain imaging data suggests that migraines can be categorized into two biological groups based on brain structure and network connectivity, offering a potential …
Brain scans reveal lasting tissue and chemical changes in both long COVID and recovered patients
Brain scans reveal that COVID-19 may leave a lasting physical imprint on the brain. A recent study found altered tissue structure and chemical imbalances in both long COVID patien…
Children can understand falsification through evidence as early as age 4
The ability to argue using scientific evidence starts remarkably early. A new German study demonstrates that four-year-olds can effectively use evidence to refute false claims, a …
A man began hearing voices from his body parts after receiving testosterone injections
A recent case report details how a 45-year-old man developed severe religious delusions and hallucinations after receiving prescribed testosterone injections. His undiagnosed gene…
Turbocharge special needs internships to help tackle UK youth jobs crisis, says Milburn
Government review led by former minister to recommend huge expansion of onsite schemes for those who need supportSpecialist internships designed to secure work for young people wi…
Brains of teens with depression remain on high alert to social rejection
Teens with depression show unique brain patterns when facing social rejection. A recent brain imaging study reveals that their amygdala fails to adapt to repeated social threats, …
Ali came to me seeking help for disordered eating. The real issue was a relationship built on control | Ahona Guha
She second-guessed herself and was eager to please. She ‘felt frozen’ when she believed she displeased someoneThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issue…
College women are increasingly marrying men without degrees as college demographics shift
As women increasingly outpace men in higher education, a new study indicates that college-educated women are maintaining stable marriage rates by partnering with men without degre…