FeaturedPsychology·August 2, 2020·5 min readWhat 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 16, 2018·3 min readStress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female OffspringA 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
FeaturedPsychology·October 22, 2018·3 min readOne in Ten Heavy Cannabis Users Experience Withdrawal After QuittingResearchers report 1 in 10 people who are heavy cannabis users experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome upon quitting.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2022·4 min readPremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Examining the Psychological SymptomsPremenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe mood disorder that affects one in twenty women. PMDD can have a debilitating impact on the lives of sufferers. Researchers investigate PMDD and evaluate treatment options for sufferers.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 17, 2018·5 min readCRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in BrainResearchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 24, 2018·3 min readBrain Region for Stress Control is Larger in Depressed PeopleResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 9, 2018·5 min readGetting to the Roots of PessimismResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 27, 2019·5 min readDissociative 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
FeaturedPsychology·February 26, 2013·3 min readPolice and Firefighters in Early Career at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Following Traumatic EventsResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 19, 2022·7 min readBrain’s Sensitivity to Different Types of Regret May Impact Mood Disorders Like DepressionStudy finds mice show sensitivity to two different types of regret, and the different thought processes stem from different parts of the brain. Researchers also identified a genetic marker that predisposes maladaptive stress response traits and vulnerability to depression was linked to sensitivity to one type of regret.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 7, 2022·5 min readBrain Pathway That Helps to Explain Light’s Effect on Mood DiscoveredNeuroimaging study reveals how light-sensitive signals reach the brain and how regions associated with mood process those signals. Some regions of the cerebral cortex associated with cognitive and mood processing show sensitivity to light intensity.Read More
