Stress and depression may increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older members of the LGBTQ community, a new study reports. Read More
Behavioral changes in those with T.gondii infection could be linked to lower levels of norepinephrine. Norepinephrine also controls inflammation. Both neuroinflammation and norepinephrine are associated with a range of psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia and ADHD. Read More
Depression may be a new biomarker for the onset of specific bowel conditions, researchers report. The study found those with digestive disorders such as IBS, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis were more likely to be diagnosed with depression up to nine years prior to being diagnosed with bowel conditions. Read More
Before symptomatic relapse of bipolar depression occurs, those with the disorder display a greater tendency towards pessimistic beliefs. Read More
Hallucinations and delusions share a common neurobiological mechanism while simultaneously depending on symptom-specific pathways. Read More
The expression of the CREB gene may function as a switch to regulate fear and extinction learning. The findings could provide a new avenue of treatment for PTSD and other mental health disorders. Read More
Study reveals one in four women experience symptoms of depression up to three years after giving birth. The risks are greater for women with a history of mood disorders and gestational diabetes. Read More
Overactivity in the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex underlies several key symptoms of depression, anxiety, and heart disease. Read More
Male and female rodents exhibit distinct symptoms and brain features of both PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Following trauma, males show increased GABA receptor function, while females showed increased GABA release. Read More
Increasing time spent sleeping immediately following a traumatic event can help to significantly reduce the effects of trauma. Read More
People with OCD reported a reduction in the symptoms within four hours of smoking cannabis, a new study reports. Read More
Study reveals a high fructose diet could contribute to bipolar disorder, ADHD, and behavioral aggression. Read More
