The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

Teen Depression Often Looks Nothing Like Adult Depression, and Experts Say Parents Often Miss the Early Warning Signs

Teen depression often shows as irritability and withdrawal, not sadness. Here's what the AAP and clinical research say parents should watch for and when to act.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

Psychology says people who leave cabinet doors open may not be as absent-minded, they may be experiencing attention shifts, and memory lapses

Research reminds us that nearly everyone experiences small lapses in attention during busy days. While closing cabinet doors may seem like a simple action, it depends on memory, focus, and the ability to complete routines without interruption.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Scientists reveal protein that could reverse damage from Alzheimer’s disease

SORLA, a naturally-occurring protein, could be used to reverse neurodegeneration, new study shows

The Independent UK · Jul 20

What a 214,000-Person Study Reveals About Dementia Risk: Where You Live Changes What You Should Prevent First

A 214,000-person study in 14 countries finds dementia risk factors differ sharply by region. USC-led research challenges one-size-fits-all prevention approaches.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

The hormone that helps people sleep may also help to reduce joint pain, finds a new study

Melatonin, a sleep hormone, shows potential for easing long-term muscle and joint discomfort. This hormone may dampen pain signals and reduce inflammation throughout the body. However, the pain relief achieved is modest and not significant for surgical recovery. Dosage and optimal usage duration for pain relief remain unclear from current…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests

Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Sleeping Less Than 7 Hours a Week Wrecks Your Decision-Making and Judgment More Than You Realise

Your Brain Lies to You About How Impaired You AreThe most dangerous thing about sleeping less than 7 hours is not the tiredness. It is the confidence. A landmark study by Hans Van Dongen at the University of Pennsylvania tracked participants restricted to 6 hours of sleep per night for…

Times Life · Jul 17

Using Alcohol to Cope with Stress in Early Adulthood May Permanently Alter How Your Brain Handles Future Stress

New 2026 research finds stress-driven drinking in early adulthood may permanently damage brain circuitry linked to decision-making, relapse, and cognitive decline.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

The Alzheimer's Protein Long Blamed for Dementia May Actually Be Critical for Memory, Scientists Find

Flinders University study in Nature Communications finds tau is essential for long-term memory formation — not just Alzheimer's pathology. What this means for drug development.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Scots mother with incurable brain cancer treasuring every moment with young sons

Kim Borthwick, 36, has joined the Brain Cancer Justice campaign group, saying she wants to make a difference for those who come after her.

Evening Standard · Jul 16