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·April 8, 2021·7 min read

A Blood Test For Depression and Bipolar Disorder

A new blood test can distinguish the severity of a person's depression and their risk for developing severe depression at a later point. The test can also determine if a person is at risk for developing bipolar disorder. Researchers say the blood test can also assist in tailoring individual options for therapeutic interventions.

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·April 1, 2021·6 min read

Disrupted Biochemical Pathway in the Brain Linked to Bipolar Disorder

Disruptions in the Atk protein can lead to brain changes that are characteristic of bipolar disorder.

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·March 27, 2021·3 min read

Many QAnon Followers Report Having Mental Health Diagnoses

Research has long revealed an association between belief in conspiracy theories and mental health disorders. A new study reports followers of the radical QAnon group are significantly more likely to suffer from mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, than the general population.

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·March 23, 2021·5 min read

Large-Scale Genome Analysis Identifies Differences by Sex in Major Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers found that while there are genetic overlaps between the sexes in relation to mental health disorders, there are also sex-specific differences in how genes related to the immune system, central nervous system, and blood vessels affect people with mental health problems.

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·February 16, 2021·5 min read

Dopamine Is Key to the Mystery of Metabolic Dysfunction in Psychiatric Patients

Anti-psychotic drugs do not only block dopamine signaling in the brain, they also block dopamine signaling in the pancreas. Blocking dopamine signaling in the pancreas leads to uncontrolled production of blood-glucose regulating hormones, increasing obesity and diabetes risks.

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·February 8, 2021·5 min read

Distinctness of Mental Disorders Traced to Differences in Gene Readouts

Differences in the expression of gene transcripts shed light on how mental health disorders with shared genetic risk factors differ in onset, symptoms, course of progression, and treatment responses.

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·January 5, 2021·5 min read

New Clues Why Gold Standard Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Doesn’t Work for Majority of Patients

Decreased activation of the LEF1 gene is more common in bipolar patients who do not respond to lithium.

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·November 23, 2020·3 min read

Psychosis Symptoms Linked to Impaired Information Spread in the Brain

White matter connectivity does not directly induce psychosis, but may affect symptoms of psychosis through its effect on the consciousness threshold.

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·November 10, 2020·3 min read

Lack of Positivity Bias Can Predict Relapse in Bipolar Disorder

Before symptomatic relapse of bipolar depression occurs, those with the disorder display a greater tendency towards pessimistic beliefs.

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·October 17, 2020·3 min read

Could Excessive Sugar Intake Contribute to Aggressive Behaviors, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder?

Study reveals a high fructose diet could contribute to bipolar disorder, ADHD, and behavioral aggression.

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·August 25, 2020·5 min read

One Step Closer to Earlier Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Psychoses

Genetic risk score for bipolar disorder is associated with an increased risk of developing bipolar symptoms. The genetic risk factor for schizophrenia is linked to an increased risk of those with depression developing psychosis.

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·August 2, 2020·5 min read

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder affects about 1% of the population and typically begins during adolescence. Researchers explain the biological, psychological, and behavioral implications of bipolar disorder.

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