Mental Health.
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Mental Health · 24 Oct 2026 · 4 min readNew brain mapping treatment shows promise for PTSD recoveryA treatment using personalised brain scans and magnetic stimulation has helped more than two thirds of trial participants reach remission.
Mental Health · 19 Oct 2026 · 4 min readSmall study explores whether daily blueberries might brighten mood in older adultsNew research hints at a link between eating blueberries and feeling less down, though the science is still early and the results subtle.
Mental Health · 19 Oct 2026 · 4 min readBrain Mapping Study Reveals Why Deep Stimulation Works for Some Depression Patients and Not OthersNew research pinpoints three brain pathways that predict lasting relief from treatment-resistant depression, offering hope for more precise care.
Mental Health · 18 Oct 2026 · 4 min readThe Hidden Link Between Deep Sleep and How Your Body Heals ItselfNew research reveals how the brain carefully orchestrates growth hormone during sleep to balance physical recovery with staying alert.
Mental Health · 17 Oct 2026 · 4 min readWhy Stressful Moments Stick With Us: New Research on Memory and EmotionYale researchers have mapped how cortisol reshapes brain networks during stress, explaining why some experiences lodge themselves so firmly in memory.
Mental Health · 12 Oct 2026 · 4 min readA seed-sized device could ease chronic pain without surgery or wiresResearchers are testing a wireless implant no bigger than a grain of rice that may offer new hope for people living with persistent pain.
Mental Health · 11 Oct 2026 · 4 min readStudy finds loneliness may cost years of mental wellnessNew research shows social isolation can significantly reduce the time people spend free from depression and anxiety.
Mental Health · 11 Oct 2026 · 4 min readDepression may have five different brain patterns, study findsNew research suggests what we call depression could actually be several distinct conditions, each with its own signature in the brain.
Mental Health · 8 Oct 2026 · 4 min readScientists trace why cannabis sometimes triggers anxiety instead of calmNew brain research in mice reveals the neural pathway that can flip cannabis from relaxation to worry, especially under stress.
Mental Health · 1 Oct 2026 · 3 min readLarge study links cannabis use with higher rates of violenceA review of hundreds of thousands of people finds a significant association, though researchers caution it doesn't prove cause.
Mental Health · 1 Oct 2026 · 4 min readWhy some children at risk for depression focus differently on emotional facesNew research reveals children's attention to sad or happy faces may shift as depression risk rises, depending on family history.
Mental Health · 12 Sept 2026 · 4 min readMajor study reveals unexpected connection between ADHD and digestive healthNew research involving nearly two million people shows significantly higher rates of gut problems among those living with ADHD.
Mental Health · 9 Sept 2026 · 4 min readWeight loss drug shows unexpected link to better mental health outcomesNew research suggests semaglutide may help reduce psychiatric hospitalization in people with bipolar disorder, opening unexpected questions.
Mental Health · 27 Aug 2026 · 4 min readNew research shows how early stress may reshape the brain for yearsA study in mice reveals that childhood adversity can alter how DNA is packaged in brain cells, leaving a lasting mark on stress responses.
Mental Health · 26 Aug 2026 · 4 min readNew research shows how depression may block the brain from forming fresh neuronsA large study reveals depression disrupts the birth of new brain cells, making it harder to separate new moments from old pain.
Mental Health · 24 Aug 2026 · 4 min readNew brain stimulation approach offers hope for treatment-resistant depressionApplying magnetic fields to both sides of the brain is showing promise for people who haven't responded to standard depression treatments.
Mental Health · 23 Aug 2026 · 4 min readNerve Stimulation Shows Promise for Gut-Brain Connection in New ResearchScientists find that activating a key nerve pathway may help calm inflammatory bowel symptoms triggered by stress.
Mental Health · 22 Aug 2026 · 4 min readThe Brain's Gas and Brake Pedal: How Dopamine and Serotonin Balance LearningNew research reveals these two brain chemicals work in opposition, creating the push and pull that helps us learn from our experiences.
Mental Health · 21 Aug 2026 · 4 min readYour Learning Style Matters More Than Your Age for Brain StimulationNew research suggests personalising brain stimulation to how someone learns, not how old they are, could improve motor skill recovery.
Mental Health · 20 Aug 2026 · 4 min readFamily Mental Health History May Influence Aggression Risk in CTE PatientsNew research suggests that people with CTE who have relatives with mental illness face higher odds of aggression during their middle years.
Mental Health · 19 Aug 2026 · 4 min readBrain stimulation technique shows promise for schizophrenia symptomsA review of studies suggests a non-invasive treatment could help with aspects of schizophrenia that medications often struggle to address.
Mental Health · 19 Aug 2026 · 4 min readTherapy That Revisits Childhood Memories May Reduce Adult Fear of FailureNew research shows that imagery-based therapy can help young adults ease the emotional weight of criticism they experienced as children.
Mental Health · 18 Aug 2026 · 4 min readNew Pain Receptor Discovery Could Lead to Better Treatments Without Unwanted Side EffectsScientists have identified a receptor that helps transmit pain signals, opening doors to therapies that might ease chronic pain more safely.
Mental Health · 17 Aug 2026 · 4 min readScientists explore surprising gut connection in depression treatmentNew research in animals suggests antidepressants might work through the digestive system, not just the brain.
Mental Health · 16 Aug 2026 · 4 min readDigital support shows promise for parents grieving the loss of a childA three-month app intervention helped reduce grief symptoms and intrusive thoughts for bereaved parents, new research finds.
Mental Health · 15 Aug 2026 · 4 min readScientists map the brain signals that tell us to start eatingNew research reveals the neural pathways that trigger hunger and the decision to eat, with potential implications for obesity treatment.
Mental Health · 14 Aug 2026 · 4 min readScientists discover how brain chemicals attach to DNA packaging, opening new paths for mood researchA new finding about serotonin, dopamine and histamine could reshape how we understand the biology behind circadian rhythms and mental health.
Mental Health · 13 Aug 2026 · 4 min readHow mood and movement feed each other in difficult timesNew research shows that feeling good can help us stay active, while movement supports our mental state, creating an upward spiral.
Mental Health · 12 Aug 2026 · 4 min readWhy Timing Matters When Stimulating the Vagus NerveNew research reveals that electrical nerve stimulation works best when it follows the body's natural rhythms of breath and heartbeat.
Mental Health · 11 Aug 2026 · 4 min readNew spinal stimulation technique shows promise in reversing muscle wasting diseaseResearchers are using electrical signals to help restore communication between nerves and muscles in people with spinal muscular atrophy.
Mental Health · 11 Aug 2026 · 4 min readWhen Stress Loses You: How Pressure Disrupts Your Brain's Sense of DirectionNew brain imaging research shows stress hormones can interfere with the neural systems that help us navigate space and find our way.
Mental Health · 10 Aug 2026 · 4 min readA Decade of Research Points to Sound and Light Therapy for Brain HealthTen years of global studies suggest that boosting a specific brain rhythm at 40Hz could support healthier ageing and protect against decline.
Mental Health · 10 Aug 2026 · 4 min readCannabis and Cortisol: What Morning Stress Hormones Reveal About Regular UseNew research finds frequent cannabis users wake with elevated stress hormones, raising questions about long-term effects on the body's stress response.
Mental Health · 9 Aug 2026 · 4 min readNew Technology Helps People with Spinal Injuries Move AgainA combination of robotics and spinal stimulation is giving people with paralysis the ability to cycle, walk, and reclaim independence.
Mental Health · 8 Aug 2026 · 4 min readBrain circuit discovered that can override chronic pain signalsNew research identifies neurons that act like a natural switchboard, balancing pain against survival needs and opening doors to new treatments.
Mental Health · 8 Aug 2026 · 4 min readWhy teenage girls in London face steeper depression rises than peers in TokyoA comparison of 7,100 young people in two major cities reveals stark differences in how depression affects girls across cultures.
Mental Health · 8 Aug 2026 · 4 min readUltrasound patch shows promise for deeper, longer REM sleepA wearable device helped people reach dream sleep faster and stay there longer, with hints it may ease stress and support emotional health.