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·June 18, 2020·3 min read

Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders 170 times higher

Suicide rates for those with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) are 170 times higher than the general population. Suicide risk is predicted by key factors including age, evidence of mood disorders and hospitalization. An increased risk of suicidal behavior in those with SSD occurrs within the first five years following diagnosis. Read More

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·February 26, 2020·4 min read

Anti-psychotic medication linked to adverse change in brain structure

Sustained use of the antipsychotic olanzapine resulted in potentially adverse alterations in brain structure, specifically cortical thinning. Read More

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·January 13, 2020·3 min read

Potential new treatment for preventing post traumatic stress disorder

Study demonstrates a molecular mechanism that contributes to the development of PTSD. The findings could lead to therapeutic interventions for preventing or treating the disorder. Read More

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·February 14, 2019·4 min read

New Molecules Reverse Memory Loss Linked to Depression and Aging

Researchers have developed new therapeutic molecules that appear to assist in reversing memory loss associated with depression and aging. Read More

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·January 4, 2019·5 min read

Brains of People With Schizophrenia Related Disorders Aren’t All the Same

A new study reports sub-groups of people use their brains differently when imitating emotional faces. For those with schizophrenia, researchers found no categorically different social brain functions than those without the condition, but do fall into different sub-groups that respond to different types of treatments. Read More

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·September 11, 2018·4 min read

Inhaled Version of Blood Pressure Drug May Help Reduce Anxiety

Amiloride, a common blood pressure medication, shows potential in treating anxiety disorder and pain when administered in nebulized form, researchers report. Read More

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·July 11, 2018·5 min read

Stress Affects People with Schizophrenia Differently

A new study reveals people with schizophrenia have a disrupted stress response. Researchers report those with schizophrenia have an increase in dopamine release in the striatum, but not in the prefrontal cortex, in response to stress. Read More

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·May 14, 2018·4 min read

Study Shows Details of Brain Networks in Autism

Study confirms the spatial layout of brain networks is more pronounced in those with autism. Additionally, most of the variations in network location was identified in attention networks. Read More

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·May 3, 2018·5 min read

Brain Stimulation Reduces Suicidal Thinking in People with Hard to Treat Depression

According to researchers, 40% of people with treatment resistant depression who received rTMS no longer had suicidal thoughts following treatment. Read More

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·April 27, 2018·6 min read

Three Minute Version of Brain Stimulation Therapy Effective for Hard to Treat Depression

Researchers report intermittent theta burst stimulation can help to alleviate the symptoms of major depressive disorder. 49% of patients who received the treatment reported a significant decrease in symptoms, with 32% reporting remission of depression. Read More