mental health

Neuroscientists at Boston University discovered that fear memories in rodents lead to different behaviors depending on the environment’s size. This study, involving optogenetic activation of fear engrams, offers new perspectives on the adaptability of fear responses and potential treatments for fear-based disorders. Credit: SciTechDaily.com In new research, Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators examine the dynamic nature of fear responses in varied environments and their impacts.In a world…

Combining physical activity with mindfulness significantly improves well-being and mental health, according to a study by the University of Bath and the Medito Foundation. This approach helps overcome exercise challenges and has led to the development of mindfulness audio courses to support exercise habits. Credit: SciTechDaily.comFor people looking to start 2024 with a new routine to feel fitter and happier, a new study from the University of Bath suggests that combining mindfulness with exercise could be your key to…

Stanford researchers have discovered that ibogaine, combined with magnesium, effectively reduces PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The study, involving 30 U.S. special forces veterans, showed dramatic improvements in neuropsychiatric symptoms and functioning, with no serious side effects. This breakthrough offers hope for treating not only TBIs but potentially other neuropsychiatric conditions as well. Credit: SciTechDaily.comStanford researchers find that ibogaine, a…

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a connection between depression and cellular metabolism, identifying specific blood markers that indicate a higher risk of suicide. Their study, published in Translational Psychiatry, suggests new methods for personalizing mental health care and potential new drug targets, focusing on metabolic deficiencies and mitochondrial dysfunction.University of California, San Diego study suggests new way to personalize mental health care.Major depressive disorder…

 Andrea Thompson: Ever since I was a kid, I wanted a dog. But it wasn’t until I was an adult–newly laid off and missing a beloved cat that had passed more than a year earlier–that my husband and I adopted a 1-year-old mutt named Jack.  Thompson: Hi bud!Thompson: Jack is a classic shade of brown, but a cartoonish mixture of a pitbull’s head and muscly chest and some unknown breed’s short little legs (our best guess is corgi). Sometimes when he sneezes, his head loudly–and hilariously–knocks against the floor. In the six…

For Quinta Brunson, the end of the months-long SAG-AFTRA strike doesn’t mean a return to the familiar. Instead, it’s a chance for the Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and actress to join her same set with a brand-new view on life, hard work, and stability.  The creator of ABC’s hit sitcom Abbott Elementary, Brunson has experienced a meteoric rise in Hollywood that many Tinseltown hopefuls could only dream of. After a number of viral video series including The Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date landed her a…

A research review in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the growing concern over cannabis use disorder, exacerbated by increased cannabis potency and usage. This disorder, affecting a significant portion of Americans, particularly young adults, is often accompanied by other psychiatric conditions. Credit: SciTechDaily.comReview article published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds 16 million Americans have cannabis use disorder.The widespread use of cannabis (marijuana) and its increased potency are…

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) is sounding the alarm on the dangers of social media in a new interview, pointing out that it could lead to more mental health issues especially among young people. Cox said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that youth mental health is “the issue of our time” in an interview that aired Sunday. Speaking alongside Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (R), Cox warned that social media is fueling the “skyrocketing” rates of depression, anxiety and self-harm among young people. “We have seen, again,…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. January is officially the month of peak “new year, new you” marketing — and that means we’re all pledging to a fresh set of New Year’s resolutions (again). It shouldn’t come as a surprise that keeping our well-meaning promises will be an uphill battle: a past study by U.S. News & World Report suggests that nearly 80% of us will fall off the wagon by mid-February.…

Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published on Wednesday. The researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate. They note such regulations, as well as greater transparency from tech companies, could help alleviate harms…