mood disorders

Latest

mood disorders

This shows a sad woman sitting on a pink rug

Featured Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos Psychology

·January 4, 2020

Why bipolar disorder is becoming more ‘desirable’ than other mental illnesses

Researchers discuss why many feel a bipolar disorder diagnosis is "more desirable" compared to other mood disorders. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 30, 2019

Patients with mood, anxiety disorders share abnormalities in brain’s control circuit

Patients with mood and anxiety disorders have abnormally low activation in brain areas associated with cognitive and emotional control. Brain scans also revealed hyperactivity in brain areas linked to the processing of emotional thoughts. Read More

This shows a heart carved into a green wooden door

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 25, 2019

Reduced lifespan associated with mental health disorders

People with mood and substance use disorders have reduced lifespan compared to their peers without a mental health disorder. Those with mood disorders have an increased death risk as a result of health conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Men with mood disorders experience a reduced life expectancy of 7.9 years, and women 6.2 years, compared to those with no history of depression or anxiety. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·August 27, 2019

Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

Women who suffer from a chronic physical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, are at increased risk of developing mental health problems both during pregnancy and up to one-year postpartum. Read More

This shows two people against a cloud background

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 28, 2019

Mood and personality disorders are often misconceived

Researchers examine the differences between mood and personality disorders, addressing why so many misconceptions still exist about them. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 27, 2019

Dissociative disorders are nearly as common as depression. So why haven’t we heard about them?

Dissociative disorders affect 10-11% of people at some point in their life. Dissociation is often the result of a traumatic event and can lead to emotional numbness. The condition is often comorbid with other mental health disorders. However, dissociative disorders are often overlooked. A new paper explores the phenomena of dissociation and calls for more understanding of the condition. Read More

Featured Psychology

·October 22, 2018

One in Ten Heavy Cannabis Users Experience Withdrawal After Quitting

Researchers report 1 in 10 people who are heavy cannabis users experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome upon quitting. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 24, 2018

Brain Region for Stress Control is Larger in Depressed People

Researchers report the hypothalamus is, on average, five percent larger in those with mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, than it is in those without depression. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·August 17, 2018

CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·August 16, 2018

Stress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female Offspring

A new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 9, 2018

Getting to the Roots of Pessimism

Researchers shed light on the role the caudate nucleus plays in pessimism. The study reports stimulating this area of the brain generates a negative outlook that clouds decision making. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·June 14, 2018

Early Birds Less Prone to Depression

A new study reports middle aged people who are early risers have a lower risk of developing depression. Read More

1 2