Stress intensifies pain and makes it harder to regulate emotions in cases of depression and fibromyalgia

by Torsten Lauer,Central Institute of Mental HealthSchematic of EMA and fMRI neurofeedback method. Credit:Pain(2025). DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003800A new study led by the Central Institute of Me

Updated on: March 06,2026

Stress intensifies pain and makes it harder to regulate emotions in cases of depression and fibromyalgia

by Torsten Lauer,Central Institute of Mental HealthSchematic of EMA and fMRI neurofeedback method. Credit:Pain(2025). DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003800A new study led by the Central Institute of Me

Updated on:March 06,2026

Specific depressive symptoms in midlife linked to increased dementia risk

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSix particular depressive symptoms when experienced in midlife predict dementia risk more than two decades later, finds a new study led by Universit

Updated on: March 05,2026

Specific depressive symptoms in midlife linked to increased dementia risk

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSix particular depressive symptoms when experienced in midlife predict dementia risk more than two decades later, finds a new study led by Universit

Updated on:March 05,2026

Social exclusion contributes to higher mortality in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, supported by the Population Mental Health Consortium and ES

Updated on: March 03,2026

Social exclusion contributes to higher mortality in people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, supported by the Population Mental Health Consortium and ES

Updated on:March 03,2026

Shopping centers can support mental health and relieve loneliness

by Norwegian University of Life SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDid you leave your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Dreading the thought of dragging yourself to the shopping center? Fig

Updated on: March 01,2026

Shopping centers can support mental health and relieve loneliness

by Norwegian University of Life SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDid you leave your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Dreading the thought of dragging yourself to the shopping center? Fig

Updated on:March 01,2026

Scientists unravel neural networks that guide guilt and shame-driven behaviors

by Emily Packer,eLifeNeural basis of compensatory sensitivity. Credit:eLife(2025). DOI: 10.7554/elife.107223.3Feelings of guilt and shame can lead us to behave in a variety of different ways, includin

Updated on: February 28,2026

Scientists unravel neural networks that guide guilt and shame-driven behaviors

by Emily Packer,eLifeNeural basis of compensatory sensitivity. Credit:eLife(2025). DOI: 10.7554/elife.107223.3Feelings of guilt and shame can lead us to behave in a variety of different ways, includin

Updated on:February 28,2026

Shared inflammation pathways explain why heart disease and depression often occur together

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe TO_AITION project, completed this month (December 2025), has been investigating the biological causes of inflammation linking card

Updated on: February 28,2026

Shared inflammation pathways explain why heart disease and depression often occur together

byEuropean Society of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe TO_AITION project, completed this month (December 2025), has been investigating the biological causes of inflammation linking card

Updated on:February 28,2026

Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

by Stacy Shaw,The ConversationCredit: Martin Péchy from PexelsThe holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images ofwarm beveragesandbountiful time with loved ones. But

Updated on: February 27,2026

Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

by Stacy Shaw,The ConversationCredit: Martin Péchy from PexelsThe holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images ofwarm beveragesandbountiful time with loved ones. But

Updated on:February 27,2026

Review illuminates tau protein's dual nature in brain health, disease and emerging psychiatric connections

by Genomic PressA mechanistic summary of anti-tau therapeutic strategies. Reduction of tau expression. The use of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and small molecules can reduce tau production. Credi

Updated on: February 27,2026

Review illuminates tau protein's dual nature in brain health, disease and emerging psychiatric connections

by Genomic PressA mechanistic summary of anti-tau therapeutic strategies. Reduction of tau expression. The use of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and small molecules can reduce tau production. Credi

Updated on:February 27,2026

Psilocybin shows greater potential than cannabinoids for obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment

byJustin Jackson, Medical XpressCredit: Marek Piwnicki from PexelsIn a review of previous studies, McMaster University researchers observe a stronger signal for psilocybin as a treatment for obsessive

Updated on: February 26,2026

Psilocybin shows greater potential than cannabinoids for obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment

byJustin Jackson, Medical XpressCredit: Marek Piwnicki from PexelsIn a review of previous studies, McMaster University researchers observe a stronger signal for psilocybin as a treatment for obsessive

Updated on:February 26,2026

Raising legal drinking age improves academic performance and mental health

by Nathalie Huber,University of ZurichAlcohol consumption in past year (%), 15–19 years old, 2016. Credit:Journal of Health Economics(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2025.103078A study by the Universit

Updated on: February 26,2026

Raising legal drinking age improves academic performance and mental health

by Nathalie Huber,University of ZurichAlcohol consumption in past year (%), 15–19 years old, 2016. Credit:Journal of Health Economics(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2025.103078A study by the Universit

Updated on:February 26,2026

Positive parenting can protect adolescents against self-harm, study shows

by Jeonbuk National UniversityNegative parenting styles can increase risk of self-harm behavior in adolescents, while positive parenting styles can protect against it. The findings can help guide prac

Updated on: February 25,2026

Positive parenting can protect adolescents against self-harm, study shows

by Jeonbuk National UniversityNegative parenting styles can increase risk of self-harm behavior in adolescents, while positive parenting styles can protect against it. The findings can help guide prac

Updated on:February 25,2026

Personality traits are powerful predictors of risk of death

byUniversity of LimerickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Limerick analyzing almost six million person-years of data has revealed that personality traits are linked to l

Updated on: February 23,2026

Personality traits are powerful predictors of risk of death

byUniversity of LimerickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Limerick analyzing almost six million person-years of data has revealed that personality traits are linked to l

Updated on:February 23,2026