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Diagram of the treatment of primary cultured astrocytes with amitriptyline activates matrix metalloproteinases.

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·September 15, 2015·3 min read

Several Antidepressant Classes Increase Early Growth Response in Astrocytes

Findings could help develop new treatments for depression, researchers report.

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·September 4, 2015·4 min read

Common Antidepressant Appears to Alter Brain Structure Differently in Depressed and Non-Depressed People

A new study reports Zoloft, a commonly prescribed antidepressant alters brain structure differently in those who are depressed and those who aren't.

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·September 2, 2015·4 min read

People with Intellectual Disabilities Inappropriately Prescribed Antipsychotics

A new study reports many people with intellectual disabilities are being prescribed antipsychotic medications even though they have no record of mental illness.

This illustration shows that oxytocin can reach the brain in two ways.

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·August 28, 2015·5 min read

Oxytocin Delivering Nasal Device to Treat Mental Illness

Researchers have developed a new intranasal device that delivers oxytocin directly to the brain.

This shows the molecular structure of Modafinil.

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·August 24, 2015·5 min read

Study Shows ‘Smart Drug’ Modafinil Does Enhance Cognition

A new study reports modafilnil, a drug developed to treat narcolepsy and often touted as a 'smart drug', actually does provide cognitive benefits, at least for a particular subset of skills.

This is a diagram of the dopamine pathway in the brain.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Antidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus Accumbens

Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.

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·August 4, 2015·4 min read

Identifying the Benefits and Risks of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

According to a new study, pregnant women who take SSRI antidepressants have lower risks of certain pregnancy complications. However, there is an increased risk of neonatal problems associated with mothers who take the medications.

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·July 24, 2015·5 min read

Placebo Power: Patients Still Feel Relief Even When They Know They are Taking Placebos

According to a new study, even when people are aware they are taking a placebo, they still feel relief from pain.

This image shows the anatomy to the VTA with the striatum, nucleus accumbens and substantia nigra labelled.

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·July 21, 2015·3 min read

A New Target For Depression Treatment

Researchers have identified a potential new target to treat recurring depression.

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·July 13, 2015·4 min read

New Compound Could Treat Depression in Less Than 24 Hours With Few Side Effects

Researchers claim to have identified a new compound that can effectively treat depression in less than 24 hours with minimal side effects.

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·July 3, 2015·4 min read

REM Sleep Converts Waking Experiences into Lasting Memories in Developing Brain

A new study reports on the importance of REM sleep for the developing brain and questions the increasing use of REM disrupting medications in children.

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·June 25, 2015·4 min read

Restoring Low Levels of Serotonin Could Improve Brain Function for Some with Dementia

Impulsivity may be reduced and brain function improved in patients with frontotemporal dementia by restoring low levels of serotonin, a new study reports.