FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 15, 2016·3 min readResearchers Confirm Gene Mutation Link to Psychiatric DisordersResearchers have confirmed a link between a genetic mutation and major psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 27, 2016·5 min readNew Model May Solve Mystery of How Lithium Stabilizes MoodFindings could help to design new treatments for mood disorders as effective as lithium, but with fewer side effects.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 20, 2016·5 min readInfections and Antibiotic Use Linked to Manic Episodes in People With Serious Mental IllnessA new study appears to add to the growing evidence that the immune system may play a vital role in some psychiatric disorders.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
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 27, 2016·6 min readRare Inherited Mutations Linked to Bipolar DisorderResearchers have identified 84 potential inherited gene mutations that may contribute to the most severe forms of bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 15, 2016·4 min readPostpartum Depression Least Severe Form of Depression in MothersDepression that begins during pregnancy may be more severe because it can last longer and go undetected, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 10, 2016·3 min readLactose Intolerance Study May Shed Light on Origins of Mental IllnessA new study that looks at how lactose intolerance develops over time may give new insight into understanding how mental health issues develop.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 4, 2016·8 min readCommon Yeast Infection Linked to Mental IllnessResearchers report a history of Candida yeast infection is more common in men with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Additionally, women with mental health issues and a history of yeast infections performed worse on memory tests.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
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 6, 2016·3 min readRide The Tiger: Documentary Aims to Raise Awareness of Bipolar DisorderRide the Tiger, a new documentary set to air on April 13, aims to raise awareness about Bipolar Disorder.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 14, 2016·5 min readNew Chemical May Help Control Inflammation and DepressionA new study reports a recently discovered chemical may be an innovative new tool in the treatment of depression.Read More