Scientists Have Revealed a Unique Neural Signature for Depression
New research has identified beta frequency activity in the brain’s anterior cingulate cortex as key to how rewards influence behavior, linking it to potential new…
Psychiatry is a medical field focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. People seek psychiatric help for many reasons, and the problems can be sudden, such as a panic attack, frightening hallucinations, thoughts of suicide, or hearing “voices.” Or they may be more long-term, such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anxiousness that never seem to lift or problems functioning, causing everyday life to feel distorted or out of control.
New research has identified beta frequency activity in the brain’s anterior cingulate cortex as key to how rewards influence behavior, linking it to potential new…
The serotonin-boosting actions of antidepressants are essential and relieve depression by restoring normal communication and connections in the brain. New research highlights that SSRIs and…
Expectations contribute to symptoms following discontinuation of antidepressants. How difficult is it to stop taking antidepressants? If countless Internet posts and multiple scientific studies are…
Study shows psilocybin induces dynamic brain connectivity, linked to profound, ego-altering experiences, potentially beneficial in psychotherapy. Researchers have discovered that psilocybin, the active compound in…
Study reveals molecular distinctions and similarities in PTSD and depression, highlighting potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers. A comprehensive examination of multiple biological processes is essential…
About 15% of individuals stopping antidepressants face discontinuation symptoms, with severe cases in 3%. This data, from a review of 79 trials, highlights the potential…
Recent research has found that DNA remnants of ancient viruses in our genome are linked to increased susceptibility to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and…
Recent research highlights a genetic contribution to treatment-resistant depression, linking it with several health disorders and suggesting new treatment possibilities based on shared genetic factors….
An analysis of 15 years of national data on suicides and homicides shows that nocturnal wakefulness is associated with death by both suicide and homicide,…
A study indicates that autistic females experience a more rapid rate of cortical thinning throughout childhood. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have discovered…
Enhanced neuron growth in the hippocampus, achieved through exercise or genetic methods, aids mice in forgetting strong, maladaptive memories, offering potential for new treatments for…
Recent research indicates that children who consistently experience inadequate sleep from infancy may have an increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood. Researchers at…
A new study indicates that high-potency cannabis use between the ages of 16 and 18 doubles the risk of psychotic experiences from 19-24, compared to…
Scientists expose the lifelong impact of childhood abuse and neglect. A study focusing on childhood maltreatment in Australia has uncovered its alarming impact, estimating it…
Findings suggest new possibilities for early autism detection. Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shed new light on the…
Gene expression analysis of blood identifies a functional group of genes linked to both depression and cardiovascular disease. Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) pose significant…
When the brain has trouble filtering incoming information and predicting what’s likely to happen, psychosis can result, Stanford Medicine-led research shows. Inside the brains of…
Japanese scientists uncover the genetic basis of autism through a study on KMT2C haploinsufficiency in mice, revealing the therapeutic promise of vafidemstat in treating ASD-related…