Researchers are conducting the first clinical trial to examine how selective estrogen receptor modulators’ (SERMs) may help both men and women suffering from schizophrenia.
Being susceptible to visual illusions is part and parcel of life not just for humans, but many other species – including bees.
A recent study from Sweden found people with a history of chronic stress or depression had a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
A major international study international study has shown that brighter days and darker nights are fundamental for mental health.
Women are increasingly seeking testosterone therapy to treat fatigue and brain fog. But there’s no evidence it improves symptoms of menopause.
These innocent insects have done little to deserve our scorn. In fact, they have surprisingly complex minds, and can play important ecological roles.
Experts examine the five questions they commonly hear from women and girls about their hormones and ADHD symptoms.
Play has the power to boost focus, innovation and wellbeing. A new “What Happens Next?” episode offers expert insights into its transformative effects.
Giraffes are the latest animals to show they can solve tasks using statistical reasoning – and the only one to do this with a small brain relative to body size.
Up to 60% of people with dementia will get lost at some point after diagnosis – but are more likely to survive than other older people.
Only a few Indigenous languages remain strong in modern Australia. On a new episode of Monash University's "What Happens Next?" podcast, linguists and human rights advocates outline what we've lost.
Our attention's pulled in more directions than ever before. Can we build our mental muscles and regain our focus?
The hormones in the contraceptive pill can cause or exacerbate depression, and the type you use is an important factor.
This week on Monash University's podcast, “What Happens Next?”, learn how emerging technologies are changing the way we think about soldiers, and the way soldiers think about their jobs.
Someone who is self-aware may be a better choice then your nearest and dearest when it comes to enacting your will and preferences as you age.
The symptoms of menopause, which can include sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety and “brain fog”, can span perimenopause and last for up to 10 years.
A three-year project is underway to identify key ideas and strategies for development and implementation of problem-based learning in the classroom.
A research centre will bring together philosophers, psychologists and scientists to unravel the mysteries of the human mind.
Recent studies suggest that motherhood physically and functionally reshapes neurological function for a lifetime, and is potentially beneficial for the ageing maternal brain.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created the opportunity for Western institutions to rethink their learning programs for international students.
Pandemic-induced stress can result in the return of unhealthy behaviours, but there are ways to minimise the effects.
From dementia to depression to drug addiction, artificial brain stimulation has been hailed as a landmark medical technology for the future. But safeguards are needed if we want the benefits without the risks.
Artificial light is tricking our bodies into thinking it’s day when it’s night, and that’s not a good thing for our body clocks or our health.
There's far more to the way we walk than we first thought, including it being a possible early indicator of dementia.
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