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Featured Psychology

·November 2, 2015·2 min read

Depression and Anxiety Could Be Helped With Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A new study reports people with depression or anxiety can benefit from online cognitive behavioral therapy.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 2, 2015·4 min read

Hypersexual Disorder Linked to Overactive Stress System

A new study links hypersexual disorder to hyperactive stress systems.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 1, 2015·4 min read

Can Your Music Listening Habits Give an Insight to Your Mental Health?

Researchers reports men listen to more aggressive music are more likely yo be affected by anxiety.

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Featured Psychology

·October 30, 2015·3 min read

Adolescent Depression and Early Life Stress Linked to Impaired Reward Circuits

A new study reports early life stresses and depression in teens is linked impairments in the brain's reward circuits.

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Featured Psychology

·October 28, 2015·5 min read

Response to Lithium Can Be Predicted by Bipolar Patients’ Brain Cells

Study reveals why some people with bipolar disorder respond to lithium while others don't.

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Featured Psychology

·October 12, 2015·5 min read

Short Term Use of Lithium Effective and Safe for Children with Bipolar Disorder

According to a new study, lithium appears to be safe and effective in treating bipolar disorder in children, at least in the short term.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 9, 2015·3 min read

Sex Reassignment Hormone Treatments Alter Brain Chemistry

A new study reports sex hormones taken by those undergoing gender reassignment can alter brain chemistry and increase risk for mood disorders, especially in men transitioning into women.

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Featured Neurology

·October 1, 2015·2 min read

Motivation Promotes Recovery Following Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers report that motivation could aid the recovery of motor function following spinal cord injury.

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Featured Psychology

·September 30, 2015·3 min read

Negative Sibling Relationships Linked to Depression and Risky Behaviors

A new study reports the quality of sibling relationship during adolescence has an impact on mental health and risk taking behaviors during adulthood.

Featured Psychology

·September 30, 2015·4 min read

Gaining Insight Into How a New Class of Antidepressants Work

Researchers explain how a molecular amplification system helps a new class of antidepressants alter brain signaling in specific neurons and how this produces the antidepressant effect.