Mental Health Wins

In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain‑related health care

Rural Arizona towns have one doctor for every 3,896 people—far fewer than Phoenix's ratio.

Emotion regulation therapy may help reduce problem alcohol use

194 adults in a 12-week trial drank less often after learning new emotional skills.

Rare chromosomal differences found in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

1 in 4 children with FASD carry rare genetic variants that standard tests miss, study finds

Sweat, brain signals, eye movements and AI used to detect depression and suicide risk

AI can now spot depression in sweat, brain signals and eye movements before it's too late.

Orexin neurons may uncover the brain's secret to staying motivated

Scientists found brain cells that help rats push harder when rewards get bigger.

Watching comedy helps people detect faint smiles, a new study shows

20 minutes of comedy made people better at spotting subtle smiles.

Emma Finucane: Can cycling's new star be beaten?

23-year-old Emma Finucane wins four gold medals at Commonwealth Games

Good things take time—but new research suggests mindfulness can make the wait easier

Mindfulness exercises doubled how many people chose to wait for a bigger reward, from 36% to 69%.

Fluoxetine treatment after traumatic injury linked to fewer PTSD symptoms, lower pain

Prozac after injury cut PTSD symptoms in University of Florida trial

Study identifies link between caregiver-child relationship, ADHD symptoms

Sensitive caregiving at 6 months cuts ADHD risk linked to prenatal inflammation, first-of-its-kind

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Over-50s are turning to juggling, trapeze, and hula hoop classes to boost their mental health.

Fachie survives painful crash to take another gold after Wales 'poke bear'

Crashed and bleeding, he came back to win gold in his last race.

For mind and body: Community gathering places may counteract cognitive disability

Older adults at community centers cut their risk of memory loss in half.

Immune signals may help predict responses to therapies for difficult-to-treat depression

Two very different drugs—ketamine and psychedelics—work on the same hidden pathway to ease

Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health

Even a lunch-break walk in a park can reduce stress and lift your mood.

Personalized care could help more women achieve their breastfeeding goals, new research finds

41 studies reviewed to find why many mothers lack the support they need.

How children talk can indicate risk for future mental health problems

AI models predicted children's mental health risks 6 years ahead using just their speech patterns.

How community football is helping youth stay out of trouble

A habitual knife carrier turned his life around at a community football club.

Scientists find a simple routine linked to less pain and depression

Simple daily schedules may help older adults feel less pain and depression.

The case for clearing your calendar one weekend a month

Try clearing your calendar for one weekend each month to recharge and feel less burnt out.