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·January 11, 2019·4 min read

Binge Eating and Smoking Linked to Bullying and Abuse

Study reports people who experience bullying or abuse have a lower quality of life comparable to those living with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or depression. The study also reports those who are abused are more likely to develop harmful behaviors such as smoking or binge eating.

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·December 31, 2018·6 min read

Tips For A New Year Tuneup For Your Brain

Researchers provide strategies for enhancing brain health and lowering stress in the new year.

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·December 27, 2018·4 min read

Kicking and Yelling During Sleep? Risk Factors for Violent Sleep Disorder Identified

Researchers have identified key risk factors for a violent sleep disorder known as REM sleep behavior disorder. According to the study, taking antidepressants, having PTSD and anxiety disorders increases the risk for violent episodes during sleep.

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·October 31, 2018·5 min read

Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Not Linked to ASD Risk

A new study reports prenatal exposure to common antidepressants and antipsychotics does not increase the risk of a child developing autism.

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·October 31, 2018·4 min read

Three Types of Depression Identified

Using neuroimaging technology, researchers have identified three different subtypes of depressive disorder, including one that seems to be untreatable by common SSRI antidepressants.

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·October 18, 2018·2 min read

Novel Antidepressants May Improve Sleep for Those With Depression

According to researchers, a small cohort of MDD patients had significant improvements in sleep quality and reduced daytime sleepiness following treatment with the antidepressant Vortioxetine.

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·August 31, 2018·7 min read

Cannabidiol Shows Sustained Effects Against Depression for Seven Days: Rat Study

A study using rat models of depression reveals a single dose of the cannabis extract CBD can help to reduce symptoms of depression for up to one week. Researchers say cannabidiol appears to activate mechanisms that help repair neural circuitry in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, which get damaged as a result of depression.

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·August 29, 2018·7 min read

Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects Tied to Opioid System in the Brain

Researchers report ketamine's antidepressive effects require activation of opioid receptors in the brain. The study highlights the interaction between depression, pain and opioid addiction.

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·August 26, 2018·5 min read

Painting a Nuanced Picture of Brain System Regulation Moods and Movements

A new study reports the serotonin system is made up of multiple parallel pathways that affect the brain in different, and sometimes opposing, ways.

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·August 17, 2018·5 min read

CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.

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·August 8, 2018·4 min read

Machine Learning Could Predict Medication Responses in Patients with Complex Mood Disorders

Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm which is 94% accurate in predicting which patients with complex mood disorders will respond to medications.