Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety
Study finds a correlation between the construct of personal responsibility and an increased risk of developing OCD and generalized anxiety disorder.... Read More...
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New role for sensory signals in the brain
Optogenetic stimulation causes signals in the sensory cortex to halt actions during a behavioral task, while altering signals in the motor cortex to cause mice to act more impulsively. ... Read More...
Advances in deep brain stimulation could lead to new treatments
Researchers discuss the potential of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, OCD, Tourette syndrome and other disorders.... Read More...
Deep stimulation improves cognitive control by augmenting brain rhythms
Deep brain stimulation improves performance on cognitive control tasks and increases theta oscillations in the medial, and lateral prefrontal cortex.... Read More...
Two Thirds of Pregnant Women Under 25 in London Have a Mental Health Problem
According to a new study, 67% of pregnant women under the age of 25 in London suffer from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and PTSD. Based on the findings, researchers suggest more could be done to target prenatal mental health services for younger women.... Read More...
A Gentle Method For Unlocking the Mysteries of the Deep Brain
Researchers report EEG technology has the ability to study activity of areas deep inside the brain, such as the thalamus and nucleus accumbens. The findings will help shed new light on disorders that affect these brain regions, such as Parkinson's disease and OCD.... Read More...
Antidepressants Could Stop Deadly Sepsis
A new study reports fluvoxamine, an antidepressant used to treat OCD appears to be effective in stopping sepsis. ... Read More...
Train the Brain to Form Good Habits Through Repetition
According to researchers, forming both good and bad habits depends more on how often you perform an action than the satisfaction you get from the action.... Read More...
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth May Be a Red Flag For Other Psychological Issues
A new study reports obsessive and compulsive behaviors in young people may represent a red flag for other more serious psychiatric conditions. Researchers report a link between OCS and an increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts in young people.... Read More...
Learning From Mistakes: Neurons Which Catch Our Mistakes and Correct Our Behavior Identified
Researchers identified specific neurons in the medial prefrontal cortex, called self monitoring error neurons, that fire immediately after people make a mistake.... Read More...
Study Reveals Roots of OCD
A new study combines hundreds of brain scans of patients with OCD and pinpoints problems with error processing in the brain that leads to repetitive behaviors.... Read More...
Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects Tied to Opioid System in the Brain
Researchers report ketamine's antidepressive effects require activation of opioid receptors in the brain. The study highlights the interaction between depression, pain and opioid addiction. ... Read More...