FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2018·4 min readKetamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 14, 2018·4 min readTreatment Options For Nightmare Disorder in AdultsResearchers propose a variety of therapeutic approaches and medications to help combat adult nightmare disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·4 min readKetamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of NeuronsA 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 9, 2018·4 min readHow Depression Affects Your Thinking SkillsTypically, 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
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 24, 2018·4 min readProlonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD RiskA 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
FeaturedPsychology·April 16, 2018·4 min readFast Acting Benefits of Ketamine for Depression and SuicidalityA new study backs up previous findings that nasally administered ketamine can provide rapid treatment for depression and suicidal thoughts.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 30, 2018·5 min readOpioid Use Prevalent Among Electronic Dance Music PartygoersResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 19, 2018·4 min readDecoding the Chemistry of FearDiscovery about fear pathways in the brains of worms could have implications for better understanding anxiety in humans, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 16, 2018·4 min readStudy Casts Doubt on Ketamine Nasal Sprays for DepressionA new study reports intranasal delivery of ketamine may cause problematic side effects for some people with depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 6, 2018·2 min readCan 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
FeaturedPsychology·February 5, 2018·4 min readFood Preservative Enhances Schizophrenia TreatmentSodium 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
FeaturedPsychology·January 29, 2018·3 min readNew Insight into SSRI AntidepressantsA new study could lead to the development of additional SSRIs to help treat depression and anxiety.Read More