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This shows the outline of a pregnant woman, the gut-brain axis and bacteria.

·April 1, 2026·9 min read

Link Found Between Antibiotics and Depression in Pregnancy

A study of 94,000 women reveals that antibiotic use before and during pregnancy is linked to increased psychological distress. Researchers point to the disruption of the gut-brain axis as a potential cause for this "stepwise" increase in mental health risks.

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·March 31, 2026·9 min read

Direct Link Between Stress and Addiction Found

Researchers discovered a brain pathway linking stress centers directly to habit regions. While stress normally promotes flexibility, alcohol disrupts this circuit, explaining why stress leads to compulsive drinking and relapse.

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·March 30, 2026·7 min read

40% of Bullied Children Show Clinical Symptoms of Trauma

A new study reveals that 40% of bullied elementary students suffer from clinical trauma symptoms. The research highlights the devastating impact of "invisible" bullying, such as social exclusion and early-onset cyberbullying.

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·March 30, 2026·8 min read

Blocking NOX-1 Extends Ketamine’s Effectiveness for Depression

Researchers have identified the NOX-1 enzyme as the reason ketamine's antidepressant effects are short-lived. By blocking NOX-1, they extended the drug's benefits from days to weeks.

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·March 28, 2026·11 min read

Can Deep Brain Stimulation Unlock Treatment-Resistant Depression?

Researchers are testing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for treatment-resistant depression. By acting as a "brain pacemaker," the device targets white matter to help patients who haven't found relief from standard medications or therapy.

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·March 26, 2026·8 min read

Fear of Abandonment Increases Short Video Addiction

A new study reveals that attachment anxiety increases the risk of short video addiction by impairing attentional control and emotional awareness. Strengthening concentration and "emotional literacy" may be more effective than simply limiting screen time.

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·March 25, 2026·8 min read

ADHD Medication May Shield Against Psychosis

A massive study of 700,000 people shows that ADHD medication in childhood does not increase the risk of psychosis. In fact, starting treatment before age 13 may help protect against schizophrenia in adulthood.

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·March 24, 2026·7 min read

Does Nature Really Help Reduce Negative Emotions?

A systematic review researchers confirms that nature exposure significantly boosts brain health and reduces negative emotions. The findings advocate for "Nature Rx" as a vital public health tool for an increasingly urbanized world.

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·March 24, 2026·9 min read

Depression and Gut Issues Linked to Future PSP

A new study identified five key risk factors for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), including depression 10 years pre-diagnosis. The findings suggest the disease develops silently for a decade before motor symptoms appear.

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·March 23, 2026·8 min read

Paternal Depression Spikes One Year After Childbirth

A study of over one million fathers shows that paternal depression and stress-related disorders spike by 30% one year after childbirth. Researchers urge healthcare providers to monitor fathers' mental health long after the immediate postnatal period.

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·March 19, 2026·9 min read

Why Chronic Pain Leads to Depression

New research reveals that the hippocampus acts as a control center for chronic pain, and a specific "inflammatory switch" determines who develops depression.

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·March 18, 2026·10 min read

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

New research highlights a critical "window of vulnerability" in the developing brain. While cannabis use disorder significantly spikes the risk of schizophrenia and depression in teenagers, the trend remarkably reverses in adults, suggesting that heavy use may uniquely disrupt adolescent neural maturation.

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mental health

Link Found Between Antibiotics and Depression in Pregnancy

Direct Link Between Stress and Addiction Found

40% of Bullied Children Show Clinical Symptoms of Trauma

Blocking NOX-1 Extends Ketamine’s Effectiveness for Depression

Can Deep Brain Stimulation Unlock Treatment-Resistant Depression?

Fear of Abandonment Increases Short Video Addiction

ADHD Medication May Shield Against Psychosis

Does Nature Really Help Reduce Negative Emotions?

Depression and Gut Issues Linked to Future PSP

Paternal Depression Spikes One Year After Childbirth

Why Chronic Pain Leads to Depression

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

Astrocyte Sodium Levels Vary to Match Local Synaptic Needs

Serotonin Proven to Reduce Cognitive Belief Stickiness in OCD

Psilocybin Resets Brain Pain Networks and Boosts Painkillers

Heart Attacks Release Toxin That Damages Brain Function

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