Psychology

In a new JNeurosci paper, Masako Okamoto and colleagues, from the University of Tokyo, explored the brain activity involved in smelling odors.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Parenting any young child is full of highs and lows. In addition to these, parents and caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to face […]

In clinical trials around the world, a surprising treatment is showing promise for people with terminal illnesses: psychedelic therapy.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighborhoods, or both. Some children are directly harmed, while others witness violence between caregivers or in their communities. […]

Researchers led by St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto report that ketogenic diets are associated with modest reductions in depressive symptoms in adults, while evidence for anxiety remains uncertain.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

About a quarter of U.S. service members and veterans who start psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder quit before they finish treatment. But not all therapies are equal in their appeal, with some effective approaches reporting […]

Schizophrenia is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by hallucinations, false beliefs about oneself or the world (i.e., delusions), and other disruptions in thought, emotion and perception. Recent genetic studies show that many risk variants for […]

A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression. Women who experienced severe nausea were more […]

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has shown striking inequalities between ethnic groups in the rate of involuntary admissions to mental health […]

In season three of the hit television series “The White Lotus,” the character Victoria Ratliff takes the prescription anti-anxiety medication lorazepam to help with her social anxiety and inability to sleep. Her casual usage of […]