Brain Cells Prefer One Parent’s Genes Over the Other’s
A new study reports brain cells may preferentially activate a copy of one parent's genes over the other in offspring.... Read More...
mental health
Easier To Let Go: Can Depression Help People Deal With Life?
Depression may allow people to abandon achievable goals, a new study reports.... Read More...
‘Mirror Game’ Test Could Secure Early Detection of Schizophrenia
A new computerized 'mirror game' has been shown to give more accurate diagnosis of schizophrenia than clinical interviews, a new study reports.... Read More...
Nicotine Normalizes Brain Activity Deficits That Are Key to Schizophrenia
Study sheds light on how nicotine affects the brains of those with schizophrenia, and why those with the disease tend to be heavy smokers.... Read More...
Electroconvulsive Therapy: A History Of Controversy, But Also Of Help
A new paper looks at the controversial use of electroconvulsive therapy over the years to treat depression.... Read More...
What Happens When Depression and Anxiety Coincide With Minor Injury
Researchers find people with anxiety and depression experience poorer work performance and more 'bed rest' 12 months after a minor injury.... Read More...
The Emergence of a New Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia
A collection of studies offers new insight into the role dopamine plays in schizophrenia.... Read More...
Psychiatric Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Long-Term Opioid Use
Researchers report on an increase in rates of opioid prescriptions to people with mental health conditions.... Read More...
‘Friendship Bench’ Program Proves Effective at Alleviating Mental Illness Symptoms
The 'Friendship Bench' approach has been able to reduce the prevalence of depression in some communities in Zimbabwe, a new study reports.... Read More...
Family Arguments Over The Holidays? Replaying Them in Detail May Be the Best Way to Cope
Replaying arguments in your head can be therapeutic and can prevent feelings of anxiety, researchers report.... Read More...
Can You Unconsciously Forget an Experience?
Researchers report that, when faced with a traumatic event, the memory can be blocked in order for the brain to protect itself.... Read More...
Gut Feelings: Microbiome May Affect Mental Health and Interact With Treatments
Researchers confirm the link between mood, mental health and gut bacteria.... Read More...