A small study has found the shape and structure of several regions in the brain's outer layer, measured before treatment, are linked to how much a patient's depression and anxiety symptoms improve after taking an antidepressant.

Autistic language abilities are vastly more complex than “verbal” or “nonverbal”

Federal science funding cuts and grant freezes implemented in 2025 have caused severe professional and mental distress for early-career U.S

Sex differences in personality traits are narrowing among younger generations, according to new research, suggesting that social and cultural changes may be reducing long-observed gaps in how men and women score on key personality measures.

Screen time and cognitive skills often predict each other over time, but the pattern varies by child

People who perceive their country as more democratic tend to report better mental health

Study explores how an extreme male self-improvement trend known as looksmaxxing moved from obscure internet forums into mainstream public awareness

A recent study shows that even 4-year-olds are driven to choose hard work over easy tasks if they know their actions have a lasting, meaningful impact.

Escaping absolute poverty boosts adult cognitive abilities, study finds

Neuroticism amplifies the spread of fear and negativity during learning, new research finds