Machine Learning Links Dimensions of Mental Illness to Brain Network Abnormalities
Researchers use machine learning technology to identify brain based dimensions of mental health disorders. ... Read More...
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Prenatal Exposure to Folic Acid Fortification of Food May Reduce Mental Health Risks in Children
A new study reports the offspring of women who eat a diet rich of foods fortified with folic acid while pregnant have a reduced risk of being diagnosed with a mental illness later in life. The study reports those who had increased in-utero folic acid exposure had increased cortical thickness and delayed thinning of the cerebral cortex.... Read More...
Link Between Autoimmune Disorder and Psychosis Confirmed
A new study confirms a link between a number of autoimmune diseases and an increased risk of developing psychosis.... Read More...
People Undergoing Voluntary and Involuntary ECT Treatment Have Similar Outcomes
Researchers report both those who received voluntary and involuntary electroconvulsive therapy reported their symptoms were much improved following treatment.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Indications of Psychosis Appear in Cortical Folding
Using neuroimaging and mathematical graph theory, researchers discover it is possible to detect those at risk of developing psychosis by examining cortical folding.... Read More...
Antioxidants and Amino Acids Could Play Role in Psychosis Treatment
Researchers report antioxidant supplements and amino acids, such as Taurine, can help to reduce symptoms of psychosis.... Read More...
Study Links Physical Characteristics and Brain Health in Psychosis
A new study reports on a link between age, body mass index and brain integrity in psychosis. Researchers discovered higher age, BMI and severity of psychotic symptoms were negatively associated with cortical thickness and brain activity when patients were asked to perform cognitive tasks.... Read More...
Understanding Addiction and Dual Diagnosis
A new article investigates the link between addiction and mental health disorders. ... Read More...
Speech Analysis Software Predicts Psychosis in Those At Risk With 83% Accuracy
Researchers report computer based analysis of speech transcripts from teens at risk of psychosis were able to predict, with 83% accuracy, who would develop symptoms within 2 years.... Read More...
Sleep Deprived Brains May Be Asleep and Awake at the Same Time
Researchers look at how sleep deprivation can impact cognition, information processing and memory. A new study reveals sleep deprived mice can demonstrate sleep like brain activity while awake.... Read More...