FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 29, 2018·7 min readKetamine’s Antidepressant Effects Tied to Opioid System in the BrainResearchers report ketamine's antidepressive effects require activation of opioid receptors in the brain. The study highlights the interaction between depression, pain and opioid addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 30, 2023·5 min readNewly Discovered Trigger for Major Depression Opens New Possibilities for TreatmentsGlycine, a common amino acid, appears to play a role in the development of major depression, anxiety, and other mood-related disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 1, 2018·4 min readAnti-Convulsant Drug Reduces Major Depression SymptomsEzogabine, an FDA approved anti-convulsant, appears to significantly reduce symptoms in those with major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·February 8, 2021·5 min readDistinctness of Mental Disorders Traced to Differences in Gene ReadoutsDifferences in the expression of gene transcripts shed light on how mental health disorders with shared genetic risk factors differ in onset, symptoms, course of progression, and treatment responses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 23, 2019·6 min readObstructive sleep apnea may be one reason depression treatment doesn’t workA potential link has been identified between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and major depressive disorder. Treating OSA may help to improve depressive symptoms, as well as reduce suicidal thoughts and improve sleep for those with insomnia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2019·6 min readNeurofeedback increases self-esteem by re-balancing brain circuits in depressionNeurofeedback training can alter guilt-related networks and improve self-esteem in those with major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 1, 2019·4 min readHyperactive Neurons May Be to Blame When Antidepressants Don’t WorkResearchers shed new light on why some people may not respond to antidepressants for major depressive disorder. The study reports, neurons in the brains of some with MDD may become hyperactive in the presence of SSRIs.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 4, 2020·5 min readPsychedelic Treatment With Psilocybin Relieves Major DepressionTwo doses of psilocybin in combination with therapy rapidly and significantly reduces symptoms in those with major depressive disorder. The effects appear to last for up to four weeks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 8, 2022·4 min readDepressive Disorders Can Lead to Changes in Immune CellsResearchers identified a link between major depressive disorder and mechanical alterations in blood cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·October 28, 2019·6 min readWho will get depressed under major stress? Study shows promise of genetic risk predictionA polygenetic risk score for major depressive disorder may reveal those most at risk of developing depression during times of extreme stress.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 9, 2018·7 min readSurprising Finding About ‘Shock Therapy’ for Depression Suggests More Patients Should Try It SoonerFor those with treatment resistant depression, a new study reports ECT may not only be the most effective treatment, but also the most cost effective.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 27, 2023·5 min readBrain Imaging Unveils Multiple Subtypes of Major Depressive DisorderA recent study identified multiple subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) using brain imaging. Over 2,000 participants were involved in the study, which analyzed functional connectivity in the brain.Read More
