Treatment Options For Nightmare Disorder in Adults
Researchers propose a variety of therapeutic approaches and medications to help combat adult nightmare disorder.... Read More...
psychopharmacology
Ketamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of Neurons
A new study reveals psychedelics increase dendrites, dendritic spines and synapses, while ketamine may promote neuroplasticity. The findings could help develop new treatments for anxiety, depression and other related disorders.... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk
A new study reveals a link between prolonged acetaminophen use in pregnancy and an increased risk of offspring being diagnosed with ADHD or ASD. Researchers report children of mothers who had prolonged exposure to the pain killer during pregnancy had a 30% increased risk of developing ADHD and a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD.... Read More...
Fast Acting Benefits of Ketamine for Depression and Suicidality
A new study backs up previous findings that nasally administered ketamine can provide rapid treatment for depression and suicidal thoughts. ... Read More...
Opioid Use Prevalent Among Electronic Dance Music Partygoers
Researchers report 10 percent of people who have attended EDM events have misused opioids in the past 12 months. The number, researchers say, exceeds national averages. Oxycontin was reported to be the most widely misused drug within the scene.... Read More...
Decoding the Chemistry of Fear
Discovery about fear pathways in the brains of worms could have implications for better understanding anxiety in humans, researchers report.... Read More...
Study Casts Doubt on Ketamine Nasal Sprays for Depression
A new study reports intranasal delivery of ketamine may cause problematic side effects for some people with depression.... Read More...
Can Over the Counter Pain Medications Influence Thoughts and Emotions?
A new study reveals over the counter pain killers may negatively influence information processing and emotional response.... Read More...
Food Preservative Enhances Schizophrenia Treatment
Sodium benzoate, a widely used food preservative, can help to improve negative symptoms, such as lack of empathy and motivation in those with schizophrenia when coupled with clozapine, researchers report. ... Read More...
New Insight into SSRI Antidepressants
A new study could lead to the development of additional SSRIs to help treat depression and anxiety.... Read More...
Magic Mushrooms May Alter How You Feel About Nature (and Politics)
Months after receiving psilocybin treatments for depression, patients report feeling more connected with nature and experience a shift away from authoritarian political views, researchers report.... Read More...