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·June 21, 2018·5 min read

Sudden and Lasting Separation From Parent Can Permanently Alter Brain Development

Researchers report removing children from their parents can be detrimental for normal brain development, as well as having lasting psychological impact. The paper reports the Zero Tolerance immigration policy may cause trauma response in children, that will last a life time.

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·June 20, 2018·4 min read

Shared Genetics May Shape Treatment Options for Certain Brain Disorders

Researchers report common symptoms of bipolar depression and schizophrenia, such as depression, psychosis and mania, have shared and distinguished genetic risk factors. The findings could help with the development of more effective therapies for these neuropsychological disorders.

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·June 19, 2018·4 min read

Genes Associated with Infantile Forms of Schizophrenia Identified

Researchers have identified gene mutations responsible for childhood onset schizophrenia.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

Female Genital Mutilation Increases Mental Health Risks and Alters Stress Reactions

Researchers report female genital mutilation not only increases mental health risks, but also affects the way women's bodies cope with stress. In women subjected to FGM, cortisol levels were increased, researchers report.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

Cannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Patients

A new study contradicts existing data, finding there is no significant link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with mental health disorders.

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·June 9, 2018·1 min read

Celebrity Suicides Bring Issue to the Forefront

In light of recent news about the suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, it is important to shed light on suicidality and provide help for those at risk.

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·June 9, 2018·4 min read

How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills

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.

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·June 4, 2018·2 min read

Does Stabilizing Female Hormones Help Lower Suicide Risk?

Researchers have received funding to help determine if stabilizing progesterone and estradiol will help to reduce suicidality in females at risk of suicide.

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·May 28, 2018·5 min read

Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia

A new study reveals, in combination to genetics and environmental factors, placenta health during fetal development may play a role in schizophrenia. Researchers report genes associated with schizophrenia may turn on in the placenta during complicated pregnancies.

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·May 22, 2018·3 min read

Schizophrenics’ Blood Has More Genetic Material From Microbes

A new study reports blood samples taken from those with Schizophrenia contain genetic material from more types of microbes than people without the condition. Additionally, the blood samples contained less CD8+ memory T cells.

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·May 21, 2018·4 min read

Cell Types Underlying Schizophrenia Identified

Researchers have identified different neuron types and provided a new list of genes associated with schizophrenia. The findings could pave the way for developing new targeted therapies to treat the condition.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Find Clues to Treating Psychosis

A new study reveals fMRI imaging and behavioral measures could be biomarkers for predicting those at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers report people at risk of psychosis have problems in activating the striatum when they receive feedback based learning.

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psychiatry

Sudden and Lasting Separation From Parent Can Permanently Alter Brain Development

Shared Genetics May Shape Treatment Options for Certain Brain Disorders

Genes Associated with Infantile Forms of Schizophrenia Identified

Female Genital Mutilation Increases Mental Health Risks and Alters Stress Reactions

Cannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Patients

Celebrity Suicides Bring Issue to the Forefront

How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills

Does Stabilizing Female Hormones Help Lower Suicide Risk?

Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia

Schizophrenics’ Blood Has More Genetic Material From Microbes

Cell Types Underlying Schizophrenia Identified

Researchers Find Clues to Treating Psychosis

Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Playful Brains: Early Years Play Shapes Children’s Futures

Sleep Struggles Link to Elevated Risk of Hypertension

MDMA Makes People Feel More Connected During Conversations

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