Summary: New fathers with a history of antidepressant use are over 30 times more likely to require such treatment again in the first year after their child’s birth. The study,…
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Curing America’s loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs
A national health advisory issued by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on May 3, 2023, sheds light on the urgent public health issues of loneliness and isolation. The report reflects…
Schizophrenia Linked to Non-Inherited Genetic Mutations
Summary: Researchers found a link between schizophrenia and somatic copy-number variants, mutations occurring post-inheritance. The study scrutinized genotype-marker data from over 20,000 blood samples, identifying two genes, NRXN1 and ABCB11,…
Redefining Depression: TBI Affective Syndrome Discovered
Summary: A new study suggests that depression post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a distinct disease separate from traditional major depressive disorder. This revelation, arising from unique patterns observed in…
Abnormal Brain Folding a Biomarker for Major Depressive Disorder
Summary: Researchers discovered a biomarker for major depressive disorder (MDD) in the brain’s outer layer folds, or gyri. The investigation, first of its kind, associates MDD with the local gyrification…
Perceptions of Past Abuse: Memory of Childhood Trauma Impact Mental Health More Than Abuse Itself
Summary: he recollection and processing of childhood abuse or neglect can significantly impact mental health in adulthood, more than the experiences themselves. The research revealed that self-reported experiences of early…
Brainwaves: Neuroscience News Top Five Insights This Week – July 2, 2023
Summary: In this week’s round-up of top neuroscience breakthroughs, machine learning has been utilized to predict patterns of repetitive negative thinking, potentially revolutionizing depression treatment. A link has been discovered…
Kindness Meditation Boosts Memory Recall in Depression Recovery
Summary: A form of meditation focused on unconditional kindness can enhance memory recall in individuals with a history of depression. Participants engaged in daily ten-minute meditations aimed at promoting happiness,…
Childhood Reading Habits Boost Brain and Mental Health in Teens
Summary: Encouraging children to indulge in reading for pleasure can enhance their cognitive and mental health during adolescence, a recent study reveals. The research, involving over 10,000 young adolescents from…
