Research in 34 countries found gratitude interventions led to immediate and measurable improvements in psychological states

TikTok's design makes it harder for young people to think critically about the mental health content they see

Psychological distress isolates men more than women, according to a 14-year study

Unsocial kids may be happier than you think

Scientists identify 19 core dimensions of positive mental health in new consensus study

A good night’s sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends

There has been both increasing American gun ownership and a growing proportion of gun owners who are women

A new study finds that media coverage of the 2024 U.S

Parental conservatism does not improve the transmission of religious beliefs, study shows

A father’s absence is linked to early puberty, but only if it happens during a crucial developmental window

Children who lose a parent twice as likely to develop mental health disorders

Unmarried adults in their thirties and forties hold highly diverse goals for future relationships, with cohabitation being more popular than marriage

America's First Legal Psilocybin Program Treated 346 People

Body dysmorphia is linked to an exaggerated cognitive bias for self-related information

Horror soundtracks can make friendly smiles feel eerie and threatening, study finds

In the US, one in seven leisurely moments comes with guilt: A new study explores the experience of ‘leisure guilt’

Gen Z Americans are more willing to use blockades and violence to stop public speakers

The link between vitamin intake and depression largely vanishes when factoring in lifestyle

Study: 4 In 10 Fifth-Graders Say They Need Mental Health Care

ADHD is associated with a higher likelihood of becoming an entrepreneur, but only for highly intelligent men

Depression and anxiety often occur together in the same people

Psychedelics as a potential treatment for borderline personality disorder: A narrative review

Sexually aroused men are more prone to misjudging a woman’s interest in flirting by focusing on her clothing rather than her facial expressions

People with severe mental disorders present a higher risk of developing dementia at all ages and also a higher risk of stroke, especially in the young and middle stages of life

A study suggests that overconfidence persists not due to its costs but because of them, serving as a reliable signal for ability

Study of 2,098 young people aged 13–22 years found those exposed to a suicide attempt were significantly more likely to attempt suicide themselves in the 2 years following exposure

Metalheads can endure pain longer thanks to the festival experience: Listening to heavy metal music at the Wacken Open Air increases the audience's pain tolerance

Daily social media use beyond 2.5 hours tracks with depression

Research found people having experiences that challenge their understanding of reality are more common—and more meaningful—than expected

Single people who pursue novel activities report better psychological health

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