FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 22, 2016·7 min readGene Links Risk of Psychiatric Disease to Reduced Synapse NumbersAccording to researchers, a mutation in a gene associated with brain development may dispose people to various psychiatric illnesses as it reduces synapse numbers. Lithium may help to restore some of the synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 20, 2016·6 min readMapping Serotonin Dynamics in the Living BrainResearchers have developed a new imaging technique that could aid in the development of antidepressants.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 12, 2016·4 min readAntidepressants During Pregnancy Associated with Childhood Language DisordersResearchers report a 37 percent increase in speech or language disorders in the offspring of mothers who used SSRI antidepressants while pregnant.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 11, 2016·7 min readPredicting With High Accuracy if Antidepressants Will HelpA new study reports researchers were able to predict with 80 percent accuracy whether antidepressants would help patients by analyzing their brain function and personal history.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 4, 2016·4 min readNewly Discovered Pathway in Brain Could Ease DepressionResearchers report they have discovered a new target for antidepressants which could help those for who other treatments for depression have failed.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 3, 2016·7 min readContraceptive Use Linked to Increased Depression RiskA new study reports women who use hormonal contraception face higher rates of developing depression and being prescribed antidepressants than those who do not use the drugs.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 29, 2016·4 min readAlcohol Shown to Act in Same Way as Rapid AntidepressantsResearchers report alcohol produces the same neural and molecular changes as drugs that have proven to be rapidly effective antidepressants.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 7, 2016·6 min readIs Sufficient Sleep Key to Successful Antidepressant Response?Researchers report a precise sleep schedule could affect antidepressant remission rates and response time.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 6, 2016·4 min readA New Angle on AnxietyResearchers have identified specific neurons in the hypothalamus that play a central role in triggering anxiety.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 24, 2016·7 min readHow Do Antidepressants Trigger Fear and Anxiety?Researchers have mapped out a serotonin-driven anxiety circuit that may explain the side effects of anxiety and fear experienced by some patients taking SSRIs.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 10, 2016·2 min readResearchers Seek New Form of AntidepressantResearchers are embarking on a new project to develop more effective treatments for depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 12, 2016·4 min readNew Antidepressant Target Discovered: Mouse StudyA new study reveals decreasing a specific set of proteins reduces depression in mice.Read More