Researchers discover differences in the structure of the cerebral cortex in depressed patients, but the differences can be normalized following taking appropriate medications.
UCSD researchers investigate the longevity gap between people with schizophrenia and the general population. The note a 37 percent increase in the mean standardized mortality rate in people with schizophrenia from studies conducted pre-1970's to those conducted more recently.
According to a new study, people who have siblings with childhood onset schizophrenia showed resilience to the risk of developing the disease as they entered adolescence.
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.
Researchers discover certain symptoms of schizophrenia could arise from uncontrolled activation of neurons which help build memories during rest periods.
A new neuroimaging study finds the anterior insula is smaller in school aged children previously diagnosed with depression.
A new study reveals differences in genes in four areas of the brain that contribute to psychiatric disorders.
Study takes a significant step into furthering the understanding of the biology underpinning schizophrenia, researchers say.
A new study suggests those who stay up late into the night are more likely to display anti-social personality trait and psychopathic tendencies.
Stanford researchers have identified five new categories of specific symptoms and brain area activation that can be applied to the diagnosis of anxiety and depression in a more specific manner.
Antioxidant shows promise as treatment for certain features of autism, Stanford study finds A specific antioxidant supplement may be an...
Researchers have clinically validated a new method to predict the time it takes to enter full-time care in nursing homes or death for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
