Wearable data confirms disrupted sleep as a hallmark of mental illness. Multiple measures of sleep…
Browsing: Psychiatry
Psychiatry is the medical field dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. It bridges neuroscience, psychology, and pharmacology to understand the complex workings of the brain and mind. Ongoing research in psychiatry explores everything from the genetic and neurochemical roots of conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia to novel therapies such as psychedelics, neuromodulation, and AI-assisted diagnostics. Stay informed on the latest scientific advances shaping how we understand and treat mental health in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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A study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) suggests this spike stems from…
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Protein Key for Learning, Memory Behaves Differently in Males Than Females When it comes to…
Using datasets from neurosurgical patients and those with brain lesions, investigators mapped lesion locations associated…
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Free of toxic and hallucinogenic side effects, ibogaine-inspired tabernanthalog shows promise as a potential treatment…
Study in mice and people offers new approach to investigating mental illnesses. The humble lab…
Worldwide, 1 in 4 People Will Suffer From a Depressive Episode in Their Lifetime While…
New research linking major depression to a reduced number of cells in the brain that…
In a study that looked at suicide deaths during 2020’s first wave of the COVID-19…
A public health advisory issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003,…
An MRI in each other’s arms shows how physical contact alters the brains of couples.…
The combination of naltrexone and ketamine can help treat both symptoms of addiction and depression,…