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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.
Study shows psilocybin induces dynamic brain connectivity, linked to profound, ego-altering experiences, potentially beneficial in…
Study reveals molecular distinctions and similarities in PTSD and depression, highlighting potential therapeutic targets and…
About 15% of individuals stopping antidepressants face discontinuation symptoms, with severe cases in 3%. This…
Recent research has found that DNA remnants of ancient viruses in our genome are linked…
Recent research highlights a genetic contribution to treatment-resistant depression, linking it with several health disorders…
An analysis of 15 years of national data on suicides and homicides shows that nocturnal…
A study indicates that autistic females experience a more rapid rate of cortical thinning throughout…
Enhanced neuron growth in the hippocampus, achieved through exercise or genetic methods, aids mice in…
Recent research indicates that children who consistently experience inadequate sleep from infancy may have an…
A new study indicates that high-potency cannabis use between the ages of 16 and 18…
Scientists expose the lifelong impact of childhood abuse and neglect. A study focusing on childhood…
Findings suggest new possibilities for early autism detection. Researchers at the University of California San…
Gene expression analysis of blood identifies a functional group of genes linked to both depression…
When the brain has trouble filtering incoming information and predicting what’s likely to happen, psychosis…
Japanese scientists uncover the genetic basis of autism through a study on KMT2C haploinsufficiency in…
A small clinical trial led by Stanford Medicine found that the metabolic effects of a…
A team from Scripps Research has demonstrated that reducing the activity of specific stress neurons…