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Why Being Left Handed Matters for Mental Health

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

Researchers believe some treatments for mental health conditions may be ineffective, or even dangerous for left handed people. A new study reports areas of the brain housing alertness and determination may be on the right side for left dominant people. The new theory suggests the location of a person's neural system for emotion depends on their handedness. ... Read More...

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Rare Genetic Mutation May Give Insight into How the Brain is Wired

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

A family with a rare genetic mutation are helping researchers answer important questions about how the human brain is wired. The family, who share an altered copy of the DCC gene, have less connectivity between areas where dopamine neurons originate and their target sites.... Read More...

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Risk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva Samples

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

Researchers report a simple saliva test that measures cortisol levels at specific times of the day, can identify those at risk of stress and depression.... Read More...

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Early Birds Less Prone to Depression

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2018

A new study reports middle aged people who are early risers have a lower risk of developing depression.... Read More...

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One-Third of US Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications that Can Cause Depression

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

Researchers say almost one third of Americans are unknowingly taking medications that can increase depression and suicide risks.... Read More...

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Protein’s Role in Mediating Brain’s Response to Stress Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

Researchers have identified the role Klf9 plays in the brain's response to stress. The study reports elevated levels of the protein were discovered in the hippocampus of women with MDD who faced stressful events.... Read More...

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Poet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar Disorder

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

Researchers examine the personal writings of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, and conclude he may have suffered from bipolar disorder.... Read More...

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New Type of Depression Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2018

Researchers have identified a new type of depression. The findings may help explain why some people are resistant to current treatments for depressive disorders. The study reports on how a specific protein, RGS8, plays a role in depressive behaviors.... Read More...

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How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2018

Typically, many people associate depression with feelings of sadness or despair. However, depression can also affect your cognitive abilities and memory. A new paper reviews the impact depression has on cognitive function and considers therapy options to help improve these often overlooked symptoms of the disorder. ... Read More...

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Virtual Brain Gives Insights Into Memory Deficits in Depression

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2018

Researchers have developed a new computational model of major depressive disorder. The model reveals older memories, as well as short term memories, are affected by major depressive disorder. Researchers say how long the memory deficits go back depends on how long the depressive episode lasts.... Read More...

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Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2018

A new USC study reports researchers have discovered 150 proteins that affect brain development and cell activity, contributing to the development of mental health disorders. ... Read More...

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Maternal Depressive Emotions Associated With Children’s Sleep Problems

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

A new study reveals a link between prenatal depression and sleep quality in children. Researchers report maternal depression, both prenatal and postnatal, is associated with greater sleep disturbances in children.... Read More...

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depression

Why Being Left Handed Matters for Mental Health

Rare Genetic Mutation May Give Insight into How the Brain is Wired

Risk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva Samples

Early Birds Less Prone to Depression

One-Third of US Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications that Can Cause Depression

Protein’s Role in Mediating Brain’s Response to Stress Identified

Poet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar Disorder

New Type of Depression Identified

How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills

Virtual Brain Gives Insights Into Memory Deficits in Depression

Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

Maternal Depressive Emotions Associated With Children’s Sleep Problems