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·May 4, 2016·6 min read

Ketamine Lifts Depression via a Byproduct of Its Metabolism

A metabolite created as the body breaks down ketamine could hold the key to understanding its antidepressant action, a new study reports.

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·April 26, 2016·4 min read

Nutritional Supplements May Boost Effects of Antidepressants

A new study reports certain nutritional supplements may increase the effectiveness of antidepressants.

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·March 16, 2016·4 min read

Anti-Anxiety Drug Reduces Autism Features in Mouse Model of Jacobsen Syndrome

Researchers discover clonazepam, an anti anxiety medication appears to reduce autistic features in mouse models of Jacobsen syndrome.

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·March 14, 2016·5 min read

New Chemical May Help Control Inflammation and Depression

A new study reports a recently discovered chemical may be an innovative new tool in the treatment of depression.

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·February 25, 2016·3 min read

Immunotherapy May Improve Cognition in People With Schizophrenia

A small study supports the mounting evidence that targeted immunotherapy can help improve cognitive ability in people with schizophrenia.

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·December 14, 2015·5 min read

Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk by 87 Percent

A new study reports antidepressant use in pregnancy is linked to a significant increase in the risk for the offspring to develop autism.

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·November 12, 2015·4 min read

People With Treatment Resistant OCD Can Benefit From Exposure Therapy

Researchers report people from OCD can benefit significantly from adding exposure and response prevention therapy when common drug treatments fail.

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·October 28, 2015·5 min read

Response to Lithium Can Be Predicted by Bipolar Patients’ Brain Cells

Study reveals why some people with bipolar disorder respond to lithium while others don't.

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·October 14, 2015·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Patients Prescribed Antipsychotics More Frequently Than General Population

A new study reports people with Alzheimer's disease are more likely to use antipsychotic medications, and for longer periods of time, than the general public.

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·October 12, 2015·5 min read

Short Term Use of Lithium Effective and Safe for Children with Bipolar Disorder

According to a new study, lithium appears to be safe and effective in treating bipolar disorder in children, at least in the short term.

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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.