FeaturedPsychology·November 16, 2016·3 min readTranscranial Direct Current Stimulation Shows Promise for Depression TherapyA new study will investigate the potential of using transcranial direct current stimulation as a treatment for depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 15, 2016·4 min readDepression During Pregnancy Linked to Abnormal Brain Structure in ChildrenA new study reports of reduced cortical thickness in the offspring of women who suffered from depression both during and after pregnancy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 14, 2016·6 min readBrain Training Can Help in Fight Against Dementia: Meta AnalysisAccording to researchers, brain training apps can help improve mood and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, but the training loses its effectiveness once dementia has been diagnosed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·November 11, 2016·3 min readPain is Not Just a Matter of NervesResearchers reveal the role glial cells play in the sensation of pain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 10, 2016·4 min readBrain Scans Could Help Predict Response to Psychotherapy for Anxiety and DepressionA new study reveals neuroimaging may prove useful in revealing patients with depression who may respond well to psychotherapy.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 8, 2016·6 min readIncreasing GABA Activity in Depressed Mouse Brain Has Antidepressant EffectAccording to a new study, experimentally increasing the activity of a subclass of nerve cells that produce GABA has an antidepressant effect in mice.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 7, 2016·3 min readMachine Learning Automatically Identifies Suicidal Behavior Using Patient’s Own WordsAnalyzing a patient's words, a machine learning system is 93 percent accurate in correctly classifying a suicidal person, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 5, 2016·4 min readMusic Therapy Can Reduce Depression in Children and TeensA new study reports music therapy can help to reduce depressive symptoms in children and teens with emotional and behavioral problems.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 3, 2016·3 min readPupil Response to Negative Facial Expressions Predicts Depression Relapse RiskResearchers report pupil dilation in reaction to negative facial expressions could predict a risk for relapse in those with depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 31, 2016·3 min readUnderstanding Mind-Wandering Could Shed Light on Mental IllnessA new framework could help provide a better understanding of the stream of consciousness in people who suffer from certain mental illnesses.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 29, 2016·5 min readTransition From Daylight Saving Time To Standard Time Leads To DepressionsA new study reveals an increase in depression diagnosis in Denmark following the transition from Daylight Savings time to standard time.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 27, 2016·6 min readBrain Wave Measurement Predicts Response to AntidepressantsResearchers use brain wave recordings to successfully predict patient response to common antidepressants.Read More
