FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 19, 2021·6 min readBoys Who Play Video Games Have Lower Depression RiskEleven-year-old boys who play video games often are less likely to develop symptoms of depression three years later than their peers who don't.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 19, 2021·4 min readWork Addiction Can Be Harmful to Mental HealthFrom increasing the risk for depression and stress, to impacting a person's social and family lives, researchers explore the detrimental effects of work addiction.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 19, 2021·6 min readEarly Behavioral Problems Predict Adolescent Mental Health DifficultiesChildren who experience behavioral problems, such as hyperactivity and anxiety, are more likely to develop mental health problems and emotional difficulties as teens, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 18, 2021·4 min readNew Information on the Effects of AntidepressantsSSRI's, ketamine, and tricyclic antidepressants all bind with TrkB. The findings challenge the roles serotonin and glutamate receptors play in the effects of antidepressant medications.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 18, 2021·5 min readIrregular Sleep Schedules Connected to Bad Moods and DepressionIrregular sleep patterns and inconsistent sleep-wake times increase the risk of bad moods and developing depression.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 16, 2021·2 min readAlmost Half of Coronavirus Sufferers Report DepressionAlmost 50% of people diagnosed with coronavirus report symptoms of depression following their diagnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 14, 2021·3 min readThe Science Behind Why Hobbies Can Improve Our Mental HealthFrom helping to reduce depression to boosting dopamine in the reward system, researchers review how taking up a hobby can have positive effects on mental health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 11, 2021·4 min readStudy Examines Religious Experiences and DepressionWhile attending religious services is generally associated with improvements in mental wellbeing, a new study reports spiritual experiences and belief in divine leading can lead to an increased risk of depression, especially in men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 11, 2021·6 min readTiny Population of Neurons May Have Big Role in DepressionInduced changes in the function of AgRP neurons may contribute to depression, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 10, 2021·6 min readDepressed Moms Who Breastfeed Boost Babies’ Mood, Neuroprotection and Mutual TouchBreastfeeding has a positive effect on postnatal depression and bonding between mothers and their babies. Breastfeeding also has positive implications for neuroprotection in babies of depressed mothers.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 9, 2021·5 min readPoorer Mental Health Smolders After Deadly, Devastating WildfireDirect exposure to the California wildfires increased the risk of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 9, 2021·4 min readTraumatic Stress in Childhood Can Lead to Brain Changes in AdulthoodExperiencing trauma or extreme stress during childhood can lead to structural changes in the hippocampus and amygdala that can be seen decades later.Read More