Teen psychosis risk may be linked to computer and video game use
Using more video games and computers during teen years may increase the likelihood of having a psychotic experience by age 23.
Man with rare condition sees people's faces as 'demons'
"It's a problem that people often don't understand," professor of psychological and brain sciences Brad Duchaine said.
Psychiatry Expert: Why Redefining Our Dating Norms Is Key to Ending the Lon
The path to creating meaningful connections is paved with authenticity, self-awareness, and a focus on the essence of companionship.
Donald Trump dementia evidence "overwhelming," says top psychiatrist
Dr. Lance Dodes wrote that the former president showed signs of "confusion about reality" and "would have to be immediately removed from office" if elected.
Ozempic "fatal outcomes" study raises serious concern
"This is a serious matter that warrants attention," the researchers warn after discovering adverse psychiatric events.
Common sense may not be commonly shared, sociologists find
"Neither the intrinsic properties of common sense knowledge nor the degree to which it is shared by people have been characterized," the authors wrote.
Overcoming Burnout from the Inside Out
While alleviating external stressors is vital, addressing burnout from the inside out is equally important.
Pediatric neurologist reveals how much smartphone time leads to health risk
Results suggested that smartphone usage beyond certain levels could "significantly" affect health outcomes.
Psychiatry Expert: Paving a Pathway to Psilocybin Legalization
The exploration of psilocybin's potential as a therapeutic agent represents a promising pathway for individuals grappling with treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.
Donald Trump may have crossed into "new terrain," psychiatrist warns
Trump's recent Veterans Day speech has drawn comparisons to words and phrases used by Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
Empowering Mental Health: The Growing Acceptance of Cannabis in Psychiatry
The risks of cannabis must be carefully studied so that they can be effectively mitigated in vulnerable populations.
Psychiatry Expert: Projecting Autonomy and The Human Fascination with AI Mi
The human inclination to anthropomorphize AI and project autonomy onto it is a multifaceted phenomenon driven by a complex interplay of psychological and cognitive factors.
Psychiatry Expert: Freud's Eros and Thanatos As a Lens to Understand Today'
By acknowledging and understanding these primal forces within and outside us, we can move toward a more harmonious future, both personally and collectively.
Psychotherapists flip Freudian thinking on treating depression
Study participants who learned to block out negative thoughts were found to have "less worry, less depression, less negative affect, and greater well-being."
Psychiatry Expert: Preventing the Seven Year Itch 2.0
If either partner doesn't look forward to seeing the other, they have a conflict and a problem that needs to be talked through.
Scientists artificially raise mouse heartbeats: What study means for us
Anxiety can be created by the body, a recent study in mice has suggested. But how might these intriguing results be applicable to humans?
Justin Bieber's body language revealed in shocking r-rated green line test
Experts analyzed Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Gisele Bündchen, and Tom Brady, using the Green Line Theory.
BetterHelp patients furious at "sketchy" therapists
#BetterHelptherapyisascam has been viewed 1.4 million times on TikTok, opening a floodgate to frustrated patients.
My sister ruined my relationship with my daughters—What should I do?
"My daughter told my sister of her concerns but instead, fell into the manipulation of a sociopathic aunt who twisted everything I said and added lies."
My girlfriend dumped me after hearing I wanted to propose—What should I do?
"Everything came to a halt—no car, no home, no money, no hope. I'm not sure why or what I did that was so wrong..."
How to stop getting jealous, according to experts
Experts talk to Newsweek about what jealousy reveals about your partner and, more importantly, yourself.
Can psychedelics cure? Science is on the verge of finding out
A neuroscientist says these substances have the potential to "revolutionize" mental health treatment, although many unknowns remain.
Childhood trauma can manifest without parents even knowing
In "Has Your Child Been Traumatized?", clinical psychologist Dr. Melissa Goldberg-Mintz reveals how parents can recognize the symptoms of trauma in children.
Listening to Birds Reduces Anxiety and Paranoia: Study
"In the field of environmental neurosciences, we aim at studying the healing impacts of natural environments," one of the German researchers told Newsweek.
Most People Who Have Near-Death Experiences Report the Same Thing After
Researchers from Johns Hopkins surveyed more than 3,900 people who have had near-death experiences or have taken psychedelic drugs.
Resurfaced Clip of Tom Cruise Sparks Debate on Scientology, Psychiatry
A recent study shows depression may not be caused by a chemical imbalance, leading some people to say Cruise was right for disparaging antidepressants in 2005.
How Toxic Positivity Can Ruin Your Relationships and What To Do About It
Sick of being told to think happy thoughts? Toxic positivity is bad for everyone's mental health, but there are things you can do to stop the spread.
Why Some People Love Telling Bad Jokes, According to Science
Not everyone who cracks bad puns will have a brain condition, but extreme cases may be diagnosed with Witzelsucht.
Who Is Dr. Spiegel? Amber Heard Expert Witness Criticized Online
Psychiatrist Dr. David Spiegel caused a stir when he said that he based his analysis of Johnny Depp on his acting in the "Pirates of the Caribbean."
Heard Witness Slammed for Using Depp's 'Pirates' Performance to Diagnose
Dr. David Spiegel, Amber Heard's expert witness caused a stir online after he seemingly diagnosed Johnny Depp just from watching him as Captain Jack Sparrow.