Scientists explore how dopamine shapes myelin in social isolation
Scientists know that social isolation can alter brain structure and lead to the breakdown of myelin, the fatty…
Severe Pregnancy Symptoms Increase Risk for Mental Health Problems | Health
Key Takeaways Extreme pregnancy symptoms increase a woman’s risk for mental health problems Women with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)…
A genetic common factor underlying self-reported math ability and highest math class taken
Spearman C. The Abilities of Man: Their Nature and Measurement. New York: Macmillan; 1927. Google Scholar Jensen AR.…
The Otrovert, New Personality Type Identified by Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists have proposed a new personality called the “otrovert”, which refers to a person who is not an…
Steven Pinker’s new book shows how he’s become a contradictory figure
Steven Pinker argues that “cancel culture” is a form of censorship Jean-Christian Bourcart/Getty Images When Everyone Knows That Everyone KnowsSteven…
Survey shows high levels of mental health difficulties among young adults
The majority (64%) of young adults in Britain say they have experienced mental health difficulties, with a third…
Blocking mobile internet for two weeks improves mental health and well-being
Today, nearly every American – 91% – owns a cellphone that can access the internet, according to the Pew…
ADHD diagnosis gave this author a ‘reason to forgive herself’
After Carla Ciccone gave birth to her daughter, she spiraled with shame and self-hatred. She felt lost. She…
Happiness researcher explains why we need to be bored more
It’s no secret that spending too much time on our screens isn’t good, but most of us have…
SpaceX and satellites help states save millions on internet buildout | Guest Commentary | Commentary
The $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program was meant to bring affordable, reliable internet to…
Binge drinking mixed with cannabis tied to greater negative consequences
A new longitudinal study led by York University’s Department of Psychology published today finds that young adults experiencing periods of…
Ketamine therapy, teenage depression and what’s really going on
Jacintha was at her wits’ end. Her daughter was struggling, and they had tried everything ‒ two types…