New Genome-Wide Analysis Links Marijuana Dependence and Major Depression
A newly published genome-wide analysis of more than 14,000 individuals has identified several gene variants that increase the risk of cannabis dependence. The analysis also…
Psychiatry News
Researchers Identify a Potential Marker for Schizophrenia
New research from Yale University reveals that even before the onset of schizophrenia, irregularities in key brain areas are already present in individuals at higher…
Yale Study Links Increased Impulsivity and Hostility with Recreational Marijuana Use
A newly published study from Yale University found that recreational marijuana use was associated with increased impulsivity and greater hostile perceptions and behaviors. While the…
Controversial Psychiatry Change Could See Bereavement as a Disease
A change in the official psychiatric guidelines for depression has raised fears that grief over the death of a loved one could be classified as…
Depression Is the Top Disability Among US & Canadian Teens
According to a new study led by researchers at the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington in Seattle, depression…
Why Narcissists Seem More Attractive
While most people don’t consider narcissism or psychopathy desirable qualities in their romantic partners, many are still drawn towards people with these traits, which have…
Diuretic Drug Could Help Treat Autism
The drug bumetanide, which has been used for decades to treat high blood pressure and other conditions, has now shown some promise in a small…
MDMA (Ecstasy) Provides Prolonged Relief From Severe Stress
A new study indicates that the benefits of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) persist years after the first treatment of the…
Study Suggests $31 Billion in Workplace Losses Due to Insomnia
A new study indicates that insomnia lead to about 274,000 mistakes, which caused $31 billion in losses, due to accidents and workplace errors over a…
Humans Are Less in Control of Their Brains Than Previously Thought
Most of the actions that people take for granted are the result of a set of complex decisions that the brain deals with. The decisions…