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·October 27, 2016·6 min read

Brain Wave Measurement Predicts Response to Antidepressants

Researchers use brain wave recordings to successfully predict patient response to common antidepressants.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·October 22, 2016·7 min read

Gene Links Risk of Psychiatric Disease to Reduced Synapse Numbers

According 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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 20, 2016·6 min read

Mapping Serotonin Dynamics in the Living Brain

Researchers have developed a new imaging technique that could aid in the development of antidepressants.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 12, 2016·4 min read

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Associated with Childhood Language Disorders

Researchers report a 37 percent increase in speech or language disorders in the offspring of mothers who used SSRI antidepressants while pregnant.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 11, 2016·7 min read

Predicting With High Accuracy if Antidepressants Will Help

A 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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 4, 2016·4 min read

Newly Discovered Pathway in Brain Could Ease Depression

Researchers report they have discovered a new target for antidepressants which could help those for who other treatments for depression have failed.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 3, 2016·7 min read

Contraceptive Use Linked to Increased Depression Risk

A 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.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 29, 2016·4 min read

Alcohol Shown to Act in Same Way as Rapid Antidepressants

Researchers report alcohol produces the same neural and molecular changes as drugs that have proven to be rapidly effective antidepressants.

Featured Psychology

·September 7, 2016·6 min read

Is Sufficient Sleep Key to Successful Antidepressant Response?

Researchers report a precise sleep schedule could affect antidepressant remission rates and response time.

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Featured Psychology

·September 6, 2016·4 min read

A New Angle on Anxiety

Researchers have identified specific neurons in the hypothalamus that play a central role in triggering anxiety.

Featured Psychology

·August 24, 2016·7 min read

How 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.