Why OCD, Tics, and ADHD Keep You Up at Night
Summary: People with obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (OCSDs), chronic tic disorders (CTDs), and ADHD often suffer from significant sleep…
Verbal Abuse in Childhood Rewires the Developing Brain
Summary: New neuroscience research highlights how verbal abuse in childhood can alter brain development and increase the risk…
Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Believing and Spreading Fake News
Summary: Individuals who experience high levels of distress and functional impairment from excessive social media use are significantly…
Parental genes found to play role in child outcomes without direct inheritance
Parents’ genes – even when not directly inherited by a child – may play a role in their…
At Home Saliva Test Detects Hidden Stress, Depression Risks
Summary: Researchers have developed a portable “lab-on-a-chip” device that measures cortisol levels from saliva, offering an objective and…
Legal Cannabis Linked to Less Problematic Use, Better Mental Health
Summary: The Weed Care study in Switzerland is investigating how legal access to cannabis affects users’ consumption and…
Knowing Alzheimer’s Risk Lowers Anxiety, But Motivation Fades
Summary: A new study shows that learning about amyloid beta buildup — a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease…
Dopamine’s Hidden Role in Anxiety Revealed
Summary: Dopamine receptors in the ventral hippocampus play a critical role in balancing approach and avoidance behaviors, expanding…
SSRI Exposure in the Womb May Rewire Brain Circuits
Summary: New research suggests that prenatal exposure to SSRIs may alter brain development in ways that increase the…
Emotional Regulation Offers a New Path to Relief
Summary: A new study shows that improving emotional processing can significantly reduce chronic pain and improve quality of…