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·January 30, 2023·3 min read

Coercive Control Takes Significant Toll on Children

When it comes to coercive control in parental relationships, the children aren't just passive witnesses. Children exposed to coercive control experience problems with social-emotional and physical development, and broader family functioning outcomes such as strained relationships with their parents or experiencing harsher parenting. Children also often exhibit behavioral and psychological challenges.

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·January 30, 2023·5 min read

Depression and Poor Mental Health Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risks Among Young Adults

Study reveals an association between depression and other mental health problems and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in younger people.

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·January 30, 2023·5 min read

How Ketamine Acts as Antidepressant in Chronic Pain

Chronic pain in mice activates Tiam1 in pyramidal neurons in the anterior cingulate cortex, increasing the number of dendritic spines and inducing synaptic plasticity. Ketamine's antidepressant effect in chronic pain is mediated by the drug blocking Tiam1-dependent maladaptive synaptic plasticity in ACC neurons.

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·January 27, 2023·4 min read

Poor Literacy Linked to Worse Mental Health Worldwide

Poor literacy skills or being illiterate is associated with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression, researchers say. Additionally, poor literacy is also linked to increased feelings of loneliness.

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·January 27, 2023·4 min read

A Drug That Increases Dopamine Can Reverse the Effects of Inflammation on the Brain in Depression

Levodopa, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson's disease that increases dopamine in the brain was found to reverse the effects of neuroinflammation on the reward system and improve symptoms associated with depression.

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·January 26, 2023·5 min read

A Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?

Laughter doesn't only help bring people together, it can be great therapy for those suffering from depression, researchers report.

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·January 25, 2023·2 min read

Could a New Test That Detects Dopamine Levels Help Diagnose Neurological Diseases?

A new test that measures dopamine levels in biological fluids could help with the detection of depression, Parkinson's disease, and other disordered marked by abnormal dopamine levels.

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·January 25, 2023·8 min read

A Healthy Mind: How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Wellness

Even small bouts of physical activity and exercise throughout the day can help to boost your mental well-being.

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·January 24, 2023·4 min read

Poor Co-parenting Linked to Depression in Dads

Men who have poor co-parenting relationships with their partners in the months following the birth of their child are more likely to be depressed by the time their children are toddlers.

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·January 24, 2023·6 min read

When Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Behavioral Problems Like Loss of Pleasure and Depression Result

Anhedonia and depression arise when POMC neurons in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus become hyperactive as a result of chronic stress. Reducing the activity also reduces feelings of depression and loss of pleasure.

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·January 23, 2023·5 min read

Study Explains Emotional ‘Blunting’ Caused by Common Antidepressants

SSRI antidepressants can make users less sensitive to rewards, resulting in emotional blunting many users experience. The findings provide new evidence for the role serotonin plays in reinforcement learning.