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·June 12, 2018·7 min read

Poet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar Disorder

Researchers examine the personal writings of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, and conclude he may have suffered from bipolar disorder.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 9, 2018·1 min read

Celebrity Suicides Bring Issue to the Forefront

In light of recent news about the suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, it is important to shed light on suicidality and provide help for those at risk.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·June 5, 2018·4 min read

Important Questions Asked by Upcoming Horror Movie ‘Hereditary’

Researchers provide insight into the new horror movie 'Hereditary' and consider the question of whether mental illness can be inherited.

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·June 3, 2018·2 min read

New Tool Gets Children’s Perspectives on Own Mental Health

A new tool called PSYCHLOPS Kids is able to capture a child's perspectives of their mental health problems and express themselves more fully than with professional intervention.

Featured Psychology

·June 2, 2018·5 min read

Abortion Does Not Increase Depression Risk

Researchers reveal, contrary to popular belief, having an abortion does not increase a woman's risk of developing depression.

Featured Psychology

·May 30, 2018·4 min read

Single Intervention Not Enough For Anxiety

Researchers report a single intervention may not be helpful for young people with anxiety in the long term.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·May 28, 2018·5 min read

Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia

A new study reveals, in combination to genetics and environmental factors, placenta health during fetal development may play a role in schizophrenia. Researchers report genes associated with schizophrenia may turn on in the placenta during complicated pregnancies.

Featured Psychology

·May 19, 2018·4 min read

5 Things to Know About Mass Shootings in America

A new study looks at misconceptions that occur as a result of mass shootings and aims to debunk some of the common myths.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Find Clues to Treating Psychosis

A new study reveals fMRI imaging and behavioral measures could be biomarkers for predicting those at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers report people at risk of psychosis have problems in activating the striatum when they receive feedback based learning.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·May 14, 2018·5 min read

Gene Variant May Increase Psychiatric Risk After TBI

A new study has linked the APOE4 gene to mental health issues some people face following TBI. Researchers report people with the APOE4 gene had significantly higher scores for depression, PTSD and anxiety following TBI than those without the genetic variant.

Featured Psychology

·May 11, 2018·3 min read

Americans Are More Anxious Than Ever Before

A new study reveals 39% of adults in the US are more anxious today than they were a year ago. Researchers say anxiety is more prevalent in Millennials, especially females.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology Visual Neuroscience

·May 9, 2018·5 min read

Breakdown of Brain’s Visual Networks Linked to Mental Illness

Researchers have identified a link between visual processing problems and an increased risk of developing a mental health disorder. The study reports the risk for mental illness increases when the visual cortex has difficulty communicating with networks associated with focus and introspection.

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mental health

Poet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar Disorder

Celebrity Suicides Bring Issue to the Forefront

Important Questions Asked by Upcoming Horror Movie ‘Hereditary’

New Tool Gets Children’s Perspectives on Own Mental Health

Abortion Does Not Increase Depression Risk

Single Intervention Not Enough For Anxiety

Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia

5 Things to Know About Mass Shootings in America

Researchers Find Clues to Treating Psychosis

Gene Variant May Increase Psychiatric Risk After TBI

Americans Are More Anxious Than Ever Before

Breakdown of Brain’s Visual Networks Linked to Mental Illness

AI Chip Mimicking Brain’s Reflex Center Developed

Study Overturns Decades of External Axon Growth Theory

Study Shatters Assumptions About Brain Connectome Dynamics

Earliest Evidence of Right-Handedness Found

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