FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 22, 2021·8 min readNovel Brain Stimulation Approach Treats Severe DepressionCombining deep-brain stimulation with intracranial EEG, researchers achieved an individualized understanding of specific brain networks that contributed to an individual's depression symptoms and identified stimulation patterns best suited to each patient for symptom relief.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 20, 2021·4 min readVegetarian Diet Quality Influences Mental HealthVegetarians who eat more processed foods are at higher risk of developing depression, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 19, 2021·5 min readPsychedelics Show Promise in Treating Mental IllnessA growing body of evidence suggests psychedelics including psilocybin and LSD show promise in providing lasting relief from symptoms for those suffering some mental health disorders. Researchers found DOI, a similar drug to LSD, reduced negative behavioral responses following fear triggers in mouse models of anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 18, 2021·4 min readChronic Stress and Depression Boost This Brain Receptor; A New Study Maps Out How to Block ItResearchers have determined the near-atomic scale structure of the anxiety-associated GPR158 receptor. The findings enable an avenue to create potential therapeutics to block the receptor in order to treat depression, stress, and other mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2021·5 min readExploring Brain Events to Gain a New Perspective on Brain Injuries and DisordersA new brain model explored bursts of human brain activity never before studied. The bursts may serve as potential biomarkers for depression, dementia, schizophrenia, and ADHD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 14, 2021·6 min readHow Metacognition, or Thinking About Thinking, Can Improve the Mental-Health CrisisResearchers report metacognition therapies, or directing personal thoughts and emotions for the benefit of mental wellbeing, can have positive effects on the treatment of anxiety, depression, and addictions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 12, 2021·3 min readNew Target Identified for Rapid Antidepressant DrugsKetamine's rapid antidepressant action is due to specific synaptic effects, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 11, 2021·4 min readExercise Linked to Better Mental HealthPeople who exercise more, specifically when they embark on physical activities outdoors, experience less depression and anxiety than those who didn't exercise.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 9, 2021·4 min readGenes and Air Pollution Multiply Healthy People’s Risk of DepressionThe combination of bad air quality and a genetic predisposition raises the risk of a person developing depression significantly more than each factor in isolation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 9, 2021·5 min readNew Imaging Biomarkers That Predict Antidepressant Response IdentifiedCombining neuroimaging and artificial intelligence, researchers identified novel brain signatures unique to the response of each antidepressant.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 8, 2021·4 min readExpectations and Dopamine Can Affect Outcome of SSRI Antidepressant TreatmentThe placebo effect combined with dopamine levels can determine whether symptoms of depression and social anxiety will improve in patients prescribed SSRI antidepressants. Researchers found the positive effect of the medications was four times higher in patients with high expectations the treatment would work compared to those with lower expectations.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 8, 2021·5 min readSitting More Is Linked to Increased Feelings of Depression and AnxietyPeople who reported more sedentary behavior as a result of the COVID lockdowns were more likely to develop symptoms of depression and anxiety than those who maintained a more active lifestyle.Read More