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·October 25, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·January 12, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Solve 40-year Mystery of How Sodium Controls Opioid Brain Signaling

Researchers discover how sodium influences the signalling of opioid receptors.

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·August 16, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·April 3, 2017·5 min read

Stress is a Common Seizure Trigger in Epilepsy

Reducing stress in those with epilepsy may be a beneficial, low risk preventative treatment for seizures, researchers report.

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·August 2, 2020·5 min read

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder affects about 1% of the population and typically begins during adolescence. Researchers explain the biological, psychological, and behavioral implications of bipolar disorder.

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·April 20, 2022·4 min read

When Severe Infection Causes Long-Term Mood Disorders

The activation of a neural circuit comprising of the central nucleus of the amygdala and the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis in the first hours following sepsis infection induced anxiety behaviors in mice two weeks after the infection cleared. The behaviors mimicked the PTSD symptoms patients experience following sepsis infection.

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·January 4, 2020·4 min read

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.

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·August 27, 2019·5 min read

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.

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