Jung believed we gravitate toward people who reflect the aspects of ourselves we haven’t acknowledged—often traits we’ve repressed or disowned. If you’re endlessly drawn to someone emotionally unavailable or controlling, it may be because those traits exist within your own psyche, unintegrated.

While SSRIs and SNRIs are effective for many, they have limitations. Side effects, delayed onset of action, partial responses, or treatment resistance all drive the search for alternatives. The review highlights that a broader neurobiological understanding of anxiety is now informing medication development beyond serotonin and norepinephrine.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a far-off concept in mental health care—it’s happening right now. At a recent American Psychiatric Association Innovation Lab, an AI-powered program aimed at identifying biological markers of mental illness received major recognition, signaling that technology is playing an increasingly serious role in how we diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions.

While psychiatric medications can be life-changing, they sometimes bring side effects that can interfere with daily life

The findings suggest that adding (or “augmenting”) another medication can be a valuable option

Losing someone you love is never simple.

Small studies have hinted that the human-animal bond can reduce loneliness, foster social connection, and even improve cognitive focus.