FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 20, 2017·4 min readSimple EKG Can Determine Whether Patient Has Depression or Bipolar DisorderHeart rate variability can indicate whether a person has bipolar disorder or major depression, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 8, 2017·2 min readGene Breakthrough on Lithium Treatment for Bipolar DisorderUniversity of Adelaide researchers report schizophrenia linked genes in bipolar patients may explain why some don't respond to lithium.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 10, 2017·5 min readBright Light Therapy at Midday Helps Bipolar PatientsA treatment shown to improve symptoms of SAD has proven to be effective for treating bipolar disorder. Researchers report a six week course of bright light therapy improves symptoms of depression and daily functioning for bipolar patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosPsychology·May 9, 2017·4 min readUnderlying Molecular Mechanism of Bipolar Disorder RevealedSummary: Researchers have discovered the molecular mechanism behind lithium’s effectiveness in treating bipolar disorder. Source: SBP. Findings inform development of...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 8, 2017·4 min readGenes in Children Linked to Bipolar Disorder and Stress IdentifiedResearchers report genetic alterations that modulate stress have been identified in children who are at risk of developing bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 2, 2017·7 min readResearchers Create a Roadmap of Bipolar Disorder and How It Affects the BrainReviewing brain scans of bipolar patients, researchers observe notable differences in the thickness of gray matter in areas of the brain associated with motivation and control inhibition compared to those without the disorder.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 9, 2016·5 min readPostpartum Psychosis Big Risk for Mothers With Bipolar DisorderResearchers report pregnant woman with bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing postpartum psychosis.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 8, 2016·4 min readBipolar Disorder Linked to Unexpected Region of BrainAccording to researchers, genes within the striatum could be deeply involved in bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 7, 2016·5 min readNew Clue to How Lithium Works in the BrainA new study reveals the BPNT-1 protein might be the target for lithium's action.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·April 13, 2016·4 min readRide the Tiger Delivers the Emotion and Science of Bipolar DisorderRide the Tiger, a PBS documentary about bipolar depression by Detroit Public Television will air tonight.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 16, 2016·3 min readFingerprinting Psychiatric IllnessA new study explores the various biomarkers that appear to underpin a number of psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2016·5 min readHow Neurons Lose Their ConnectionsAccording to researchers, sleep can be impacted due to diets high in fiber, saturated fats and sugar.Read More
