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·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.

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·September 30, 2015·7 min read

Depressed People Who Respond to Placebos Get The Most Help From Real Medications

A new study reports how well people with depression respond to placebos may determine how well they will respond to antidepressant medications.

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·September 13, 2015·3 min read

Eating a High Fish Diet May Curb Depression Risk

A new study links high fish consumption with a lower risk for developing depression for European people.

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·September 13, 2015·4 min read

Reduced Heart Rate Variability May Be a Contributing Risk Factor for PTSD

According to a new study, U.S Marines with reduced heart rate variability prior to deployment displayed increased vulnerability to PTSD upon return.

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·September 8, 2015·7 min read

Better Treatments for Depression with Help of Discovery About Brain Protein

A new study reports people with major depression had 32 percent more FGF9 in a key area of their brain than those without depression.

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·September 8, 2015·1 min read

Renewed Interest in Psychedelics for Treatment of PTSD and Anxiety

According to a new study, psychedelics show some success in treating some psychological disorders.

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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 1, 2015·5 min read

Blocking Memory Pathway Could Prevent PTSD

A new study reports that serotonin promotes the consolidation of traumatic memories following stress events. Additionally, SSRI medications which are commonly prescribed for PTSD may make the condition worse by enhancing the effects of serotonin.

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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.

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·August 28, 2015·4 min read

Predicting Response to Antipsychotic Medications with Neuroimaging

According to researchers, fMRI brain scans may be used to predict a patient's responsiveness to antipsychotic medications.

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·August 26, 2015·4 min read

Automated Speech Analysis Program Can Identify People at Risk for Psychosis

Computerized speech analysis provides a more accurate classification than clinical ratings for teens at risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.