Mothers who suffer from personality disorders impact their teenage children's attachment styles, leaving them prone to insecure attachments, depression, and anxiety later in life.
The VMAT1 gene evolved through natural selection in human evolution. Those with the Ile-type variant of the VMAT1 gene are less prone to anxiety and depression.
Researchers discuss how psychedelics can affect the brain and provide therapeutic benefits for those suffering from a range of psychiatric disorders.
Study finds a link between the personality trait of perfectionism and severe alcohol use disorder.
Genetic variants of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor may explain why some respond to psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders while others don't.
High-potency cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of addiction, cannabis use disorder, and mental health problems including an increased risk of schizophrenia, a new study reports.
Researchers critique the latest findings on serotonin's role in depression and report people should maintain their current therapies to help control their symptoms of depression.
Researchers explain why the serotonin hypothesis for depression may not be as accurate as previously believed.
Researchers discovered a specific neurotransmitter that helps assign either positive or negative emotions to memories.
Middle-aged and older adults with depression may be more vulnerable to the effects of dietary inflammation, increasing the risk of frailty and other health disorders.
People who regularly snack on fruit are less likely to report symptoms of depression and more likely to report positive well-being. Those who indulge in nutrient-poor snacks, such as chips, are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety.
During REM sleep, the locus coeruleus stops releasing noradrenaline. By blocking the cascade, the association between memory and emotional response is broken. This may not occur so frequently in restless sleepers, resulting in rumination and PTSD-like symptoms. For those who usually sleep well, embarrassing feelings experienced at night may be reduced by morning.
