Suicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?
Researchers look at why suicide rates may be on the rise in the US, finding suicidality may be more than simply a mental health issue.... Read More...
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How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills
Typically, many people associate depression with feelings of sadness or despair. However, depression can also affect your cognitive abilities and memory. A new paper reviews the impact depression has on cognitive function and considers therapy options to help improve these often overlooked symptoms of the disorder. ... Read More...
Schizophrenics’ Blood Has More Genetic Material From Microbes
A new study reports blood samples taken from those with Schizophrenia contain genetic material from more types of microbes than people without the condition. Additionally, the blood samples contained less CD8+ memory T cells. ... Read More...
Cell Types Underlying Schizophrenia Identified
Researchers have identified different neuron types and provided a new list of genes associated with schizophrenia. The findings could pave the way for developing new targeted therapies to treat the condition.... Read More...
EEG Brain Test Helps Patients Overcome Depression
Using EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain can help doctors predict a patient's response to antidepressants, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Researchers Find Clues to Treating Psychosis
A new study reveals fMRI imaging and behavioral measures could be biomarkers for predicting those at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers report people at risk of psychosis have problems in activating the striatum when they receive feedback based learning.... Read More...
Eurovision Song Contest Associated With Increase in Life Satisfaction
According to researchers, success in big events can help boost a nation's health and wellbeing. The study, which looked at data from people whose countries participate in the Eurovision song contest, found people were 4% more likely to be satisfied with their lives with every ten place increase on the final score board. Additionally, finishing near the bottom was linked to a 13% increase in life satisfaction compared to people whose countries did not participate in the contest at all.... Read More...
Americans Are More Anxious Than Ever Before
A new study reveals 39% of adults in the US are more anxious today than they were a year ago. Researchers say anxiety is more prevalent in Millennials, especially females.... Read More...
Surprising Finding About ‘Shock Therapy’ for Depression Suggests More Patients Should Try It Sooner
For those with treatment resistant depression, a new study reports ECT may not only be the most effective treatment, but also the most cost effective.... Read More...
Indications of Psychosis Appear in Cortical Folding
Using neuroimaging and mathematical graph theory, researchers discover it is possible to detect those at risk of developing psychosis by examining cortical folding.... Read More...
Schizophrenia and Autism Share Common Traits
A new study that measured autistic and schizophrenic traits in the general population, rather than in those already diagnosed, reveals significant overlaps in traits associated with the disorders. Researchers say people in the general population can be categorized into eight subgroups, depending on their autistic or schizophrenic traits.... Read More...
Genes that May Trigger Depression Identified
A new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.... Read More...