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The diagram shows the different types of brain strokes.

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·June 20, 2013·3 min read

1 in 4 Stroke Patients Suffer PTSD

A new study finds almost 300,000 stroke survivors yearly will develop PTSD as a result of their health scare.

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·June 20, 2012·3 min read

1 in 8 Heart Patients Suffer PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) doubles risk of future cardiac event and death. One in eight people who suffer a heart...

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·May 1, 2019·3 min read

20 novel genes associated with bipolar disorder identified

A study of more than 50,000 patients with bipolar disorder in 14 countries helped researchers identify 20 new genetic risk factors for bipolar disorder. Eight of the genes also had an association with an increased risk for schizophrenia. ASD and anorexia, it was discovered, also had genetic ties to bipolar depression.

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·June 22, 2019·3 min read

3D technology might improve body appreciation

Images from 3D scanners can be used to help improve focus on body appreciation, which may help to improve mental health outcomes for young people.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·April 27, 2018·6 min read

44 Genetic Risk Factors for Major Depression Identified

Researchers have identified 44 genetic risk factors for major depressive disorder. 30 of the variants are newly discovered. The team reports the genetic basis for MDD is shared with other psychological disorders and all humans carry some of the genetic risk factors identified.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 5, 2022·3 min read

5 Signs of Depression You Shouldn’t Ignore

Researchers provide a list of five things to look out for that can signal depression.

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·July 20, 2021·4 min read

75% Of Sexual Assault Survivors Have PTSD One Month Later

81% of sexual assault survivors experienced PTSD symptoms one week following the attack, and 75% reported PTSD one month after being assaulted. Researchers report a significant number of assault survivors experience relief from PTSD symptoms three months after their attack.

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Featured Psychology

·September 11, 2016·3 min read

9/11 Impacted Mental Health Far Beyond US Borders

A new study reports on the impact of the events of 9/11 on the mental health of people in Denmark.

Diagram shows the comprehensive model of depression.

Featured Psychology

·December 1, 2015·3 min read

A Better Understanding of Depression

Researchers have developed a complex model of different factors which contribute to depression.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 1, 2018·4 min read

A Better Way to Treat Depression

Researchers have identified a new target for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 2, 2022·4 min read

A Bidirectional Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression

Patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease are 9 times more likely to develop depression than those without IBD. Those with depression are twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease, a new study reports.