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·October 23, 2022·3 min read

Strict Parenting May Hard-Wire Depression Risk Into a Child’s DNA

Strict parenting and other childhood stresses increase depression risks later in life by altering the way in which DNA is read.

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·September 15, 2020·3 min read

Depression, Not Anxiety, Linked With Inflammation and Metabolic Change

Depression and anxiety have different biochemical links to inflammation and lipid metabolism. Those with depression have greater levels of inflammation and different types and amounts of lipids in their blood compared to those with anxiety. The metabolites associated with depression were linked to the severity of symptoms. Higher levels of lipids associated with depression detected in a person's blood correlated with more severe symptoms.

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·September 9, 2017·3 min read

Brain Area Responsible for ‘Hearing Voices’ in Schizophrenia Discovered

Researchers have identified a specific area of the brain responsible for auditory verbal hallucinations in people with schizophrenia. The researchers were able to control the hallucinations with the help of transcranial magnetic stimulation.

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·October 10, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Show Change in Beliefs Associated with Dopamine in Brain

A new brain imaging study reveals how the midbrain and striatum, two key areas of the dopamine system, become more active when a person updates their beliefs about the world around them.

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·October 17, 2022·4 min read

Nicotine Dose in a Single Cigarette Blocks Estrogen Production in Women’s Brains

The dose of nicotine from a single cigarette blocks estrogen production in the brain, causing behavioral changes. Findings may shed new light on why quitting smoking may be more difficult for women than men.

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·September 8, 2019·4 min read

Deep magnet stimulation shown to improve symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder

Following a month of treatment with deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), people with OCD reported a 45.2% reduction in symptom severity.

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·October 16, 2022·3 min read

Patients With Clinical Depression “Stopped Seeking Treatment” During the COVID Waves

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients admitted to hospitals for clinical depression care dropped significantly. However, the number of people seeking out-patient care for depression increased.

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·October 8, 2018·4 min read

Pregnant Women Recognize Baby Expressions Differently Depending on Mental Health History

Pregnant women with a history of bipolar disorder have a difficult time recognizing specific emotions in facial expressions, a new study reveals.

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·September 1, 2022·4 min read

Most Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside Psychotherapy

Prescribing psychedelic therapies including MDMA and psilocybin in combination with counseling and psychotherapy improve symptoms for those with PTSD.

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·October 8, 2018·3 min read

Club Drug GBH Associated with Brain and Cognitive Changes

According to researchers, regular use of the popular clubbing drug, GBH, can have negative effects on brain networks associated with both long term and working memory. Additionally, frequent use of the drug is associated with an increased risk of developing stress and anxiety.

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·October 17, 2022·3 min read

Children Born to Younger or Older Parents Have an Increased Risk of Bipolar Disorder

Children born to parents who are under 20, or those born to mothers over 35 and fathers over 45 are at increased risk of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder later in life. Older men, researchers report, are at greater risk of having a child with bipolar disorder.

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·October 10, 2018·4 min read

Why Some Are More Prone To Depression Than Others

A new study reports people may be able to avoid depression, even if they have a genetic predisposition to SAD, by maintaining or boosting serotonin levels throughout the year.

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European College of Neuropsychopharmacology

Strict Parenting May Hard-Wire Depression Risk Into a Child’s DNA

Depression, Not Anxiety, Linked With Inflammation and Metabolic Change

Brain Area Responsible for ‘Hearing Voices’ in Schizophrenia Discovered

Researchers Show Change in Beliefs Associated with Dopamine in Brain

Nicotine Dose in a Single Cigarette Blocks Estrogen Production in Women’s Brains

Deep magnet stimulation shown to improve symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder

Patients With Clinical Depression “Stopped Seeking Treatment” During the COVID Waves

Pregnant Women Recognize Baby Expressions Differently Depending on Mental Health History

Most Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside Psychotherapy

Club Drug GBH Associated with Brain and Cognitive Changes

Children Born to Younger or Older Parents Have an Increased Risk of Bipolar Disorder

Why Some Are More Prone To Depression Than Others

Exercise Mitigates Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Boosting Infant Brains: Parental Speech Enhances Baby’s Development

Mosaic Mutations Reveal New Insights into Bipolar Disorder

Visualizing Brain Synapse Strength With AI

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