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.
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.
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.
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.
A new study reports middle aged people who are early risers have a lower risk of developing depression.
Researchers examine the personal writings of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, and conclude he may have suffered from bipolar disorder.
Using EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain can help doctors predict a patient's response to antidepressants, a new study reveals.
A new study supports the hypothesis that people with focal epilepsy are more susceptible to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
Reducing stress in those with epilepsy may be a beneficial, low risk preventative treatment for seizures, researchers report.
Researchers discover how sodium influences the signalling of opioid receptors.
Researchers have discovered new protective service workers, such as police officers and fire fighters, who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events are at greater risk of developing mental health disorders.
