FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 21, 2016·4 min readAnxiety and Chronic Stress May Increase Depression and Alzheimer’s RiskAccording to a new study, chronic stress and anxiety can lead to an increased risk for depression and even Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 21, 2016·5 min readBrain Scans May Identify Children Vulnerable to Depression Before Symptoms AppearA new study could lead o a screen that identifies children at high risk of developing depression later in life.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 20, 2016·4 min readStudy Finds No Evidence That Depressive Symptoms Vary SeasonallyAccording to a new study, there is no evidence that levels of depressive symptoms vary seasonally.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 16, 2016·4 min readChildhood Depression and Altered Brain Connectivity Linked to PovertyA new study finds differences in brain connectivity between children who grow up in poverty and those who grow up in more affluent settings.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2016·5 min readHow Neurons Lose Their ConnectionsAccording to researchers, sleep can be impacted due to diets high in fiber, saturated fats and sugar.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2016·5 min readAutism Linked Proteins Help Wire the BrainA new study reveals how three proteins associated with autism and other brain disorders, help to wire up specific areas of the brain responsible for sensory processing.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 13, 2016·4 min readInflammation Connected to Elevated Glutamate Could Guide Depression TreatmentsA new study reports on which patients may respond best to depression treatments that target glutamate.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 12, 2016·5 min readIncreased Risk of Depression Linked to Long Term Opioid UseAccording to a new report, long term use of opioid for pain can increase the risk of patients developing depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 12, 2016·3 min readCompound Delivers Antidepressant Effect Within HoursResearchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 11, 2016·4 min readDepressed People May Not Be Getting the Information They Are Looking ForA new study reports there is a major disconnect between the patient's priorities and doctors when it comes to information needed to make decisions about treatments for depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 9, 2016·3 min readOxytocin Boost Could Relieve Postnatal Depression and Improve Parental BehaviorA new study reports giving mothers with postnatal depression hormone therapy with oxytocin could help improve their parenting behavior.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 7, 2016·3 min readThreat of Guns and Car Accidents Linked to Parental DepressionA new study reports parental depression is linked to increased safety risks for their children, particularly when it comes to guns, fire and car accidents.Read More
