Summary: New findings reveal key genetic and cognitive factors linked to depression. Research shows genetic variants affecting brain structure in adolescents, enlarged brain regions related to emotion processing indicating early…
Tag: mental health
Unraveling Psychedelics’ Potential in Mental Health
Summary: Research delves into the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin for treating psychiatric disorders. Studies show varying effects of psilocybin on fear learning in rats and mice, dependent on sex…
Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds
The drug ketamine can reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and symptoms of depression in patients as early as a day after injection. That is the key…
Depression and Negative Mental States Affect Heart Health
Summary: Emerging research underscores the profound connection between mental health and heart disease, with depression and anxiety hastening the onset of cardiovascular risk factors. Findings from two preliminary studies suggest…
New Gene Link to Treatment-Resistant Depression
Summary: Researchers discovered a gene, LHPP, that interacts with stress and plays a pivotal role in treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) using an animal model. This groundbreaking study underscores the…
Sleepless Nights: The Brain’s Surprising Reaction to All-Nighters
Summary: unveiled the science behind the buoyant mood many feel after acute sleep deprivation, like pulling an all-nighter. The study in mice showed that not only does dopamine release rise…
The Two Faces of Stress: Nurturing Resilience and Recognizing Overload
Summary: Stress, a reaction to demands, isn’t universally negative; it has its benefits. The positive side, eustress, can foster well-being and resilience. Researchers clarify that the difference between helpful and…
Schizophrenia Insights: Brain’s Search for Words Mirrors Animal Foraging Patterns
Summary: A new study suggests that the way our minds search for words and concepts in memory may parallel the age-old patterns animals use to hunt for food in their…
Linking Sleep Deficits to Depression
Summary: Researchers find a connection between consistently sleeping less than five hours nightly and an increased risk of developing depressive symptoms. Initially believed that poor sleep was a mere side…
Dad’s Postpartum Depression: Hidden Risk for Childhood Adversities
Summary: Research reveals that a father’s depression during a child’s first year can lead to increased odds of the child experiencing multiple adverse events by age 5. Adverse childhood experiences…
