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·August 5, 2020·2 min read

Your Amygdala Gets Bigger If You’re Anxious and Depressed

Depression and anxiety have a profound effect on brain areas associated with memory and emotional processing. In people with depression and anxiety, researchers noted shrinkage to the hippocampus. By contrast, the amygdala increased in size. Read More

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·August 2, 2020·5 min read

Google Searches During Pandemic Hint at Future Increase in Suicide

Study reveals Google searches for information about financial difficulties and disaster relief increased significantly during March and April compared to pre-pandemic months, while searches related to suicide decreased. Previous research found financial distress was strongly linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Researchers warn that, despite the decrease in searches related to suicide directly, the increase in searches linked to financial hardship may be an indicator of increased death rates from suicide. Read More

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·July 31, 2020·4 min read

Pandemic Leads to Higher Depression, Anxiety and Fear

During the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, people reported an increase in symptoms of depression, fear, anxiety, psychological trauma, and suicidal ideations. Read More

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·July 29, 2020·3 min read

Sense of Normalcy Bounces Back Fast

Following extremely stressful events, the human sense of normalcy can bounce back within a matter of weeks, a new study reports. Read More

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·July 27, 2020·6 min read

Lithium in Drinking Water Linked With Lower Suicide Rates

Study reports naturally occurring lithium in public drinking water may lower suicide rates. Researchers found that in geographical areas with high concentrations of lithium in drinking water, suicide rates were lower in the population. Read More

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·July 27, 2020·4 min read

Brain Cell Types Identified That May Push Males to Fight and Have Sex

Mouse study reveals "on-off switch" nerve cells for male mating and aggression in the amygdala. MPN signaling cells in the amygdala that communicate with the hypothalamus are associated with reproductive behavior, and VMHvL signaling cells play a critical role in aggression. Read More

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·July 16, 2020·6 min read

Keep Clean and Carry On

Cleaning and organizing can have a positive effect on our psychological wellbeing. Dr. Stacey Bedwell explores how cleaning and organizational projects around the home can help boost satisfaction, pleasure, and feelings of personal control. Read More

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·July 14, 2020·5 min read

COVID-19 May Attack Patients’ Central Nervous System

Psychological symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, may be a sign COVID-19 is affecting the central nervous system of patients, a new study reports. Read More

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·July 13, 2020·4 min read

People with Coronavirus Symptoms More Likely to Have Psychiatric Disorders and Loneliness

Study reports people with symptoms of COVID-19 are more likely to be lonely and develop general mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. The risks are higher for women and young people. Read More

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·July 9, 2020·6 min read

How Fear Transforms into Anxiety

In anxiety, neural activity becomes elevated across many specific brain regions, and normal coordination between the networks becomes decreased. Read More

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·June 19, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 may have consequences for mental health

96% of patients hospitalized for coronavirus infections report experiencing PTSD as a result of their illness. Researchers also found an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders in those hospitalized for COVID-19. Read More

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·June 16, 2020·2 min read

The molecular mechanisms of depression

Study reveals how the brain's opioid system is linked to mood changes associated with depression and anxiety. Neuroimaging revealed, in those with depression, there is a decreased number of opioid receptors in specific areas of the brain. Read More

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