Disruption of Striatal D2 Receptor Neurons Drives ADHD and Impulsivity
Scientists have found that removing a key protein called NSF from dopamine D2 receptor-expressing neurons in the striatum leads to ADHD-like symptoms in mice, i
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Nighttime Light May Worsen Sleep for Those With Schizophrenia
Researchers at Fujita Health University have identified a link between exposure to light during the night and disrupted sleep patterns in individuals diagnosed
Do antidepressants actually alter brain structure? A massive neuroscience study weighs in
A sweeping analysis of nearly 8,700 brain scans has found that subtle structural differences in the brains of people taking antidepressants are primarily linked
Largest Neuroimaging Study Reveals Brain Structure Changes in Bulimia Nervosa
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai conducted the largest neuroimaging study to date on bulimia nervosa, identifying structural brain dif
Simple Daily Habits to Support Mental Wellness in Recovery
Healing doesn’t just come from big moments — it is a process built up from small choices, day after day. As someone about to leave a treatment program, focusing
Mankeeping: Measuring the Hidden Emotional Labor Women Do for Partners’ Social Lives
A new psychological survey has been developed to measure „mankeeping,„the unpaid emotional labor women often perform to manage and maintain their romantic partn
Navigating Careers in Professional Counseling Specializations
The counseling profession offers diverse career paths across multiple specializations and settings, shaping how practitioners support various populations. Profe
The Profound Transformation of Parental Loss
Losing a parent remains one of the most universal yet isolating human experiences. It marks a permanent shift in an individual’s internal landscape, often occur
Inconsistent Use of ‘Neurodiversity’ and ‘Neurodivergence’ Complicates Research and Care
A recent systematic review of peer‑reviewed neuroscience literature revealed that authors frequently alternate between the terms „neurodiversity” and „neurodive
Higher testosterone linked to opposite suicide risks for older men and women
A study published in a psychiatric journal found that testosterone levels affect suicide risk differently in older men and women experiencing severe depression.
Mental Fitness Trends: When Mindfulness Becomes Performance Training
A wave of new mental fitness programs and brain optimization tools is reshaping how people think about mindfulness. Once focused on awareness and presence, medi
The Case for Rest: Reclaiming Balance in an Exhausted World
In the United States, 60% of adults feel too overwhelmed to enjoy life, a figure that climbs to 74% among parents of young children. Furthermore, six in ten Ame