FeaturedPsychology·November 5, 2015·6 min readHow Positive Stimuli Provides Positive Benefits to the Distracted BrainResearchers have identified how the brain processes and differentiates between negative and positive emotions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 4, 2015·4 min readFluctuating Estrogen Increases Sensitivity to Stress and Depression During Menopausal TransitionA new study reports estrogen fluctuations which are common during menopausal transition could enhance emotional sensitivity to psychological stress.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 3, 2015·4 min readHow Depressive Thoughts Persist and Interfere With Memory in Depressed PeopleFindings have far reaching implications for understanding how depression damages memory, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 3, 2015·3 min readNew Genetic Risk Biomarker for Later Life Depression FoundA gene implicated in Alzheimer's disease may also predict depression later in life, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 2, 2015·2 min readDepression and Anxiety Could Be Helped With Online Cognitive Behavioral TherapyA new study reports people with depression or anxiety can benefit from online cognitive behavioral therapy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 2, 2015·4 min readHypersexual Disorder Linked to Overactive Stress SystemA new study links hypersexual disorder to hyperactive stress systems.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 1, 2015·4 min readCan 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2015·3 min readAdolescent Depression and Early Life Stress Linked to Impaired Reward CircuitsA new study reports early life stresses and depression in teens is linked impairments in the brain's reward circuits.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 28, 2015·5 min readResponse to Lithium Can Be Predicted by Bipolar Patients’ Brain CellsStudy reveals why some people with bipolar disorder respond to lithium while others don't.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 12, 2015·5 min readShort Term Use of Lithium Effective and Safe for Children with Bipolar DisorderAccording to a new study, lithium appears to be safe and effective in treating bipolar disorder in children, at least in the short term.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 9, 2015·3 min readSex Reassignment Hormone Treatments Alter Brain ChemistryA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 1, 2015·2 min readMotivation Promotes Recovery Following Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers report that motivation could aid the recovery of motor function following spinal cord injury.Read More
