FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 23, 2021·5 min readToxic Workplaces Increase Risk of Depression by 300%Working in a toxic environment or one in which the mental health of workers is not supported was associated with a three fold increased risk of depression. Additionally, working long hours was linked to an increased risk of death as a result of stroke or a cardiovascular event.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2021·6 min readMore Than 6% Of Europeans Suffer From DepressionStudy reveals more than 6% of people in Europe experience depression. Rates of depression are four times higher in European countries which are more economically developed.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·5 min readBrain Differences in Interpreting Physical Signals in Mental Health DisordersActivity in the dorsal mid insular could drive different interpretations in bodily sensations in those with mental health disorders like depression, anorexia, and panic disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 21, 2021·5 min readChildhood Depression Linked to Disrupted Adult Health and FunctioningA twenty-year study has identified an association between childhood depression and an increased risk of physical and mental health problems as adults. Researchers found those with childhood depression had a greater risk of anxiety, substance use disorders, physical health problems, and an increased risk of engaging in criminal activity as adults.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 17, 2021·4 min readWriting Can Improve Mental HealthFrom reflective journaling to creative prose, writing can help boost self-esteem, deepen a sense of self-control, and improve self-awareness. Writing can also help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPsychology·June 17, 2021·3 min readDepression and Tau Deposits Seen in Subset of Middle-Aged PersonsDepressed middle-aged carriers of the APOEe4 Alzheimer's genetic variant are at risk of developing tau accumulations in brain areas associated with emotion and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 17, 2021·3 min readCommercial Video Games Could Help Treat Mental IllnessInexpensive, commercial video games may help those suffering from anxiety and depression to combat their symptoms. Researchers found that, in addition to conventional games, virtual reality games could help people overcome mental health problems.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 14, 2021·5 min readPotential Pathways to Treating Alcohol Use Disorder and Depression IdentifiedBlocking hippocampal STAT3 in those with alcohol use disorder may alleviate symptoms of depression associated with withdrawal.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 9, 2021·4 min readLow Doses of “Laughing Gas” Could Be Fast, Effective Treatment for Severe DepressionNitrous oxide, a common anesthesia most often associated with dental procedures, may have a new purpose. Researchers found a single inhalation of 25% nitrous oxide gas was effective at alleviating symptoms of depression in those with a treatment-resistant form of the mental health disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 9, 2021·2 min readPersistent Insomnia Symptoms Since Childhood Associated With Mood, Anxiety DisordersInsomnia experienced in childhood that continues into adulthood is a strong predictor of mood and anxiety disorders, a new study reports. Persistent insomnia from childhood was associated with a 2.8% increased risk of internalizing disorders in adulthood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 8, 2021·4 min readDefying Body Clock Linked to Depression and Lower WellbeingA new, large-scale study reveals people whose sleep patterns go against their natural circadian rhythm are more likely to develop symptoms of depression and report a decrease in wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2021·5 min readNeurological Symptoms Like Fatigue Common in Mild COVIDNeurological and psychological symptoms associated with COVID-19 infection, such as fatigue and depression, are more common in those with mild coronavirus infection than previously believed.Read More