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
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 26, 2016·6 min readCommon Sets of Genes Disrupted in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major DepressionExamining brain tissue, researchers have identified common gene groups that are disrupted in people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 25, 2016·3 min readArousal Exerts an Unconscious Influence on What We SeeAccording to researchers, subtle and unconscious increases in arousal can help shape our confidence in visual experiences.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 24, 2016·4 min readThe Heterogeneous Nature of DepressionA new study could explain why the 'one size fits all' approach to treating depression has been ineffective.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 20, 2016·6 min readMapping Serotonin Dynamics in the Living BrainResearchers have developed a new imaging technique that could aid in the development of antidepressants.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 18, 2016·5 min readAnti-Inflammatory Drugs Could Help Treat Depression SymptomsA new study reports anti-inflammatories used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis may also help to treat some cases of depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 11, 2016·5 min readHow Children Inherit Discrimination’s EffectsA new study reports children can experience behavioral and academic problems when their mothers face higher levels of ethnic discrimination.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 11, 2016·4 min readCould Mental Math Boost Emotional Health?According to researchers, engaging the prefrontal cortex with mental math exercises could help to improve emotional health.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 11, 2016·7 min readPredicting With High Accuracy if Antidepressants Will HelpA new study reports researchers were able to predict with 80 percent accuracy whether antidepressants would help patients by analyzing their brain function and personal history.Read More
