Psychology & Psychiatry
Study confirms gene link to brain disorders
Brain scans have revealed how a genetic mutation linked to major psychiatric disorders affects the structure, function and chemistry of the brain.
Aug 15, 2016
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Scurvy is still a thing in Canada
Scurvy, the debilitating condition remembered as a disease of pirates, is still found in Canada.
Jan 18, 2020
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Mental health stigma, fueled by religious belief, may prevent latinos from seeking help
Religious and cultural beliefs may discourage many Latinos in the United States from seeking treatment for depression and other mental health disorders, a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study finds.
Apr 1, 2019
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ER focus on immediate medical issues can miss the bigger picture
Frequent visitors to emergency departments often have complex social needs, such as homelessness, substance abuse, unemployment and mental illness, yet both medical providers and policy makers tend to focus on their immediate ...
Nov 5, 2019
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Bracelet tracks bipolar mood swings: Changing electrical signals in skin linked to manic or depressed moods
Researchers have announced preliminary results of using wearable technology to measure electrical impulses in the skin and other physiological biomarkers which might be associated with mood changes in bipolar disorder. The ...
Oct 6, 2023
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Bartonella DNA found in blood of patients with psychosis
A new study has found that patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder are three times more likely to have Bartonella DNA in their blood than adults without these disorders. The work further supports ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How domestic violence affects women's mental health
Every week in Australia, a woman is murdered by someone she knows. And it's usually an intimate male partner or ex-partner.
Feb 19, 2019
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Brain imaging identifies biomarkers of mental illness
Research and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers—objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track, predict, and treat diseases. In a new study, researchers use ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Theta waves: A marker of emotional regulation
Without realizing it, we all rely on emotional regulation many times a day. It's the process by which we mitigate the effect of disturbing stimuli in order to stay focused, improve our well-being and respond to demands from ...
Jun 23, 2022
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Blood testing identifies biomarkers of suicidal thoughts
Major depressive disorder affects 16.1 million adults in the United States and costs $210 billion annually. While the primary symptoms of depression are psychological, scientists and doctors have come to understand that depression ...
Dec 15, 2023
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