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 15, 2016·6 min read1 in 3 Former ICU Patients Show Symptoms of DepressionResearchers reveal almost one in three people discharged from hospital ICUs have persistent symptoms of depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 28, 2016·6 min readStudy Identifies Brain Areas Altered During Hypnotic TrancesResearchers document neural changes associated with hypnosis.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 22, 2016·5 min readLack of Sleep Increases Child’s Risk for Later Emotional DisordersAccording to researchers, inadequate sleep impacts children's emotional health not only by creating more negative emotions, but also by altering positive emotional experiences.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 28, 2016·4 min readHelicopter Parents: Hovering May Have Effect as Kids Transition to AdulthoodHelicopter parenting can lead to an increased risk for anxiety, depression and other health issues for young adults, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 27, 2016·3 min readStress Contagion Possible Among Teachers and StudentsA new study examines the link between teacher burnout and students' cortisol levels.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 20, 2016·5 min readEnvironmental Responses to Tics Play A Big Role For Children With TouretteA new study suggests using competing responses could help combat oncoming tics for children with Tourette syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 20, 2016·5 min readA New Genetic Candidate For The Treatment of PTSDResearchers have discovered a new genetic candidate for testing therapies that could affect fear learning in PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 15, 2016·5 min readDirect Evidence of Ultra Fast Response to Fear in the Human AmygdalaA new study reports the amygdala is able to detect threats in the visual environment in ultra fast time.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 15, 2016·5 min readAntidepressants Taken During Pregnancy Can Affect Newborn Brain ActivityFetal exposure to SRI antidepressants may affect the brain activity in newborns, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2016·3 min readNeuroimaging Reveals Adaptations of the Alcoholic BrainA new imaging technique could help to provide a way to break the cycle of alcoholism.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 9, 2016·5 min readAutism is Not Just a Disease of the Brain: Mouse StudyA new study reports some aspects of autism spectrum disorders are linked to defects in how peripheral nerves communicate sensory information to the brain.Read More
