A BETTER WAY TO TREAT DEPRESSION
Researchers have identified a new target for the treatment of major depressive disorder.… READ MORE…
ANXIETY MAY BE AN EARLY INDICATOR OF ALZHEIMER’S
Researchers have discovered a link between elevated levels of amyloid beta and worsening anxiety symptoms. The research supports the hypothesis that some psychiatric symptoms could indicate the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE…
INCONSISTENT SLEEP SCHEDULE HARMS ATTENTION AND CREATIVITY IN YOUNG ADULTS
Inconsistent sleep patterns are linked to a decline in attention and cognition, especially in younger adults, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
EVEN WHEN SEIZURE FREE, CHILDREN WITH EPILEPSY CAN FACE SOCIAL PROBLEMS AS ADULTS
A new study reports learning and behavioral difficulties during childhood can lead to social problems during adolescence for those with epilepsy, even when it is well controlled.… READ MORE…
UNEMPLOYMENT TAKES ITS TOLL ON YOUNG PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTH
A new study reports greater vulnerability to mental health problems and higher rates of substance abuse in unemployed young adults.… READ MORE…
TIRED AND EDGY? SLEEP DEPRIVATION BOOSTS ANTICIPATORY ANXIETY
A new study finds sleep deprivation could play a role in ramping up specific brain regions which contribute to excessive worrying.… READ MORE…
CANNABIS ABUSE ALTERS ACTIVITY OF BRAIN REGIONS LINKED TO NEGATIVE EMOTION
Researchers report brain alterations associated with heightened feelings of negative emotion and alienation in people who have a dependence on cannabis.… READ MORE…
POOR SOCIAL SKILLS MAY BE HARMFUL TO HEALTH
People who express problems in social settings could be at greater risk of both physical and mental health problems, researchers report.… READ MORE…
LINK BETWEEN NIGHTMARES AND SELF HARM
Researchers report that while sleep disruptions contribute to a number of psychological disorders, it appears only nightmares are associated with increased risk of self harming behaviors.… READ MORE…
LINK BETWEEN GUT MICROBES AND BRAIN STRUCTURE IN IBS DISCOVERED
A new study reveals an association between gut microbiota and brain regions responsible for processing sensory information in those with IBS.… READ MORE…
IS A MARKER OF PRECLINICAL ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATED WITH LONELINESS?
Higher levels of cortical amyloid levels linked to loneliness and an increased Alzheimer’s risk, according to a new study.… READ MORE…
LINK BETWEEN ADHD AND VIDEO GAME ADDICTION
A new study reports on a link between ADHD and video game addiction in young, single men.… READ MORE…
