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How Bullying Affects the Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2018

A new study reports children and teens who face chronic bullying have altered brain structure, as well as problems with anxiety and depression. Researchers found those who were bullies had structural changes to the putamen and caudate, contributing to the development of anxiety related behaviors and emotional processing.... Read More...

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Dopamine’s Yin-Yang Personality: It’s an Upper and a Downer

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2018

Researchers shed light on the dual nature of dopamine, as a neurotransmitter that makes us seek pleasure and also reinforces avoidance of pain.... Read More...

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Cannabis Withdrawal Eased For Dependent Users

Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2018

Researchers report a new drug can help to reduce symptoms of cannabis withdrawal for those with cannabis use disorder. ... Read More...

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The Complicated Relationship Between Social Media and Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2018

A new study reveals a correlation between the passive use of social media and depression symptoms such as loneliness and fatigue. ... Read More...

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Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers report increases in cortical responses to infants' faces between the prenatal to postnatal period is associated with more positive relationships with the baby after birth.... Read More...

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New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

A new study reveals a brain region that contributes to anhedonia, the loss of pleasure, in those with depression. The study also shows how ketamine acts on this brain region, explaining why the drug appears to be so effective at treating anhedonia.... Read More...

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Early Life Stress Hinders Neuron Development, Causing Attention Disorders: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2018

Female mice who experienced early life stress developed problems and had fewer neurons in areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and making sense of rules, researchers report.... Read More...

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Effective New Target for Mood Boosting Brain Stimulation Found

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2018

Stimulating the lateral orbitofrontal cortex improves mood in those suffering from depression, a new study reveals. ... Read More...

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Clues to Brain Changes in Depression Discovered

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2018

A new study sheds light on how the brain processes rewards and provides a deeper understanding on the neurobiology of depression.... Read More...

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Personality and Mood Affect Brain Response to Personal Choice

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2018

Researchers report personality traits and psychological health impact how we value personal control when making decisions. The study reports brain activity in the motivation system is dampened in those with passive personalities and depression when we receive rewards that we have earned or feel in personal control of situations.... Read More...

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Exploring the Genetic Contribution to Suicide Risk

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

A new study identifies four genes mutations which are associated with an increased risk of suicide.... Read More...

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Abstract Reasoning Ability in Older Adults Predicts Depressive Symptoms Over Time

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

Researchers report abstract reasoning in old age may be used to predict depressive symptoms over an extended period of time. The study found a correlation between a decline in abstract reasoning and a worsening of depressive symptoms in older people.... Read More...

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How Bullying Affects the Brain

Dopamine’s Yin-Yang Personality: It’s an Upper and a Downer

Cannabis Withdrawal Eased For Dependent Users

Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies

New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression

Effective New Target for Mood Boosting Brain Stimulation Found

Clues to Brain Changes in Depression Discovered

Personality and Mood Affect Brain Response to Personal Choice

Exploring the Genetic Contribution to Suicide Risk

Abstract Reasoning Ability in Older Adults Predicts Depressive Symptoms Over Time