Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to ...

A new study shows that prenatal disruption of the endocannabinoid system can have long-lasting effects on brain structure and ...

This schematic outlines their analytical framework. The approach involves creating a validated developmental atlas of the dorsal prefrontal cortex from structural connectivity, then using these ...

Chronic stress can rewire the brain, leading to a host of mental health issues. Now, scientists believe that one small ...

Scientists have discovered that depression can be driven by abnormal sugar modifications on proteins in the brain, offering a new molecular pathway for understanding the disorder.

A new study published in Nature Communications provides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact a child's brain development and contribute to the risk of mental health ...

Is there another mechanism a drug could target to help people with alcohol use disorder? Researchers explored the effects of ...

Machine learning identifies disease-specific signatures in organoids derived from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients.

During adolescence, the teen brain goes through dramatic changes which scientists are just beginning to better understand. For parents, teachers, and anyone who cares for a teenager—it is often ...