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Featured Genetics Psychology

·November 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Create Neuropsychiatric Cellular Biobank

Researchers collaborate to create a neuropsychiatric cellular biobank.

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Featured Psychology

·November 13, 2015·3 min read

Depressive Symptoms Increase With Age

A new study suggests people get more depressed from the age of 65 onward.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 10, 2015·4 min read

Identifying Unique and Shared Brain Patterns in Bipolar Disorder and ADHD

Discovering both unique and shared brain patterns in ADHD and Bipolar Disorder may help with accurate diagnosis and treatments of the conditions, researchers report.

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Featured Psychology

·November 6, 2015·4 min read

Better Options for Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia

A new study reports people with treatment resistant schizophrenia appear to have better outcomes when they are switched to clozapine rather than other antipsychotic medications.

Featured Psychology

·November 2, 2015·2 min read

Depression and Anxiety Could Be Helped With Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A new study reports people with depression or anxiety can benefit from online cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Featured Psychology

·October 28, 2015·5 min read

Response to Lithium Can Be Predicted by Bipolar Patients’ Brain Cells

Study reveals why some people with bipolar disorder respond to lithium while others don't.

Brain scans of people at risk of developing schizophrenia.

Featured Psychology

·October 16, 2015·4 min read

Inflammation in the Brain Linked to Schizophrenia Risk

A new study reports immune cells are more active in the brains of people at risk of developing schizophrenia, as well as those already diagnosed with the disease.

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Featured Psychology

·October 13, 2015·4 min read

Behavioral Symptoms of Schizophrenia Linked to Features of Brain’s Anatomy

Abnormalities in different areas of the corpus callosum appear to be associated with different schizophrenia symptoms, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·October 12, 2015·5 min read

Short Term Use of Lithium Effective and Safe for Children with Bipolar Disorder

According to a new study, lithium appears to be safe and effective in treating bipolar disorder in children, at least in the short term.

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Featured Psychology

·October 12, 2015·5 min read

Hallucinations Alone Are Not Predictors of Schizophrenia Onset

A new study aims to refine diagnostic criteria for teens at high risk of developing schizophrenia.

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Featured Psychology

·September 30, 2015·3 min read

Why People With Schizophrenia Misinterpret Social Cues

A new study provides insights into why some people with schizophrenia misinterpret social cues from other people, which often leads to them feeling paranoid and persecuted.

Featured Psychology

·September 30, 2015·4 min read

Gaining Insight Into How a New Class of Antidepressants Work

Researchers explain how a molecular amplification system helps a new class of antidepressants alter brain signaling in specific neurons and how this produces the antidepressant effect.