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·December 8, 2017·5 min read

Many Different Types of Anxiety and Depression Exist

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.

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·December 1, 2017·3 min read

Excessive Screen Time Linked to Increased Suicide Risk

A new study backs previous research which found a correlation between the rise in teenage mental health issues and smartphone usage. Researchers report excessive screen time is linked to increased risks of depression and suicide in teens.

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·December 1, 2017·3 min read

Cannabis Linked to Bipolar Symptoms in Young Adults

Researchers reveal a link between adolescent cannabis use and an increased risk of bipolar symptoms, including hypomania.

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·November 29, 2017·6 min read

Study of WWII Evacuees Suggests Mental Illness May Be Passed to Offspring

A new NIH study reveals mental health problems associated with childhood adversity, such as being evacuated from a war zone, can be passed down from generation to generation.

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

Neuroimaging Study Reveals Brain Difference in People With ADHD

Researchers report MRI neuroimaging may help to identify people with ADHD and help to distinguish between different subtypes of the disorder.

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

Link Between Infection and Schizophrenia Symptoms Discovered

University of Otago researchers report children have an increased risk of developing cognitive deficits linked to schizophrenia if their mother's immune system was activated as a result of infection during pregnancy.

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·November 20, 2017·4 min read

Simple EKG Can Determine Whether Patient Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder

Heart rate variability can indicate whether a person has bipolar disorder or major depression, a new study reports.

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·November 20, 2017·3 min read

MRI Uncovers Brain Abnormalities in People With Anxiety and Depression

Researchers discover common and specific changes to the brain's gray matter in patients with major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder.

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·November 17, 2017·3 min read

New Therapy Lessens Impact of Early Age Mistreatment

For male victims of childhood mistreatment, specific medications can prevent or reduce epigentic marks and improve behavior, a new study reports. However, this does not appear to be the case for females. Researchers note that the study underlies the importance of recognizing sex differences in research and treatments.