Psychology & Psychiatry
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Treating bipolar disorder
Dear Mayo Clinic: What's the difference between bipolar 1 disorder and bipolar 2 disorder? How are they diagnosed? Is the treatment different?
Jan 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Improved treatment for alcohol use disorders, chronic pain, mood disorders
Helping people with addictions has become a research passion for Purdue University's Richard van Rijn, who is leading a team to make drug discoveries to support millions around the world dealing with alcohol use disorders, ...
Jan 3, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pension plan improving mental health in China
A new social pension program in rural China isn't just providing older adults with more financial security, Yale School of Public Health researchers say, it's also improving their mental health.
Dec 16, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Probiotics could help millions of patients suffering from bipolar disorder
About 3 million people in the US are diagnosed every year with bipolar disorder, a psychiatric condition characterized by dramatic shifts in mood from depression to mania. Currently, the standard treatment includes a combination ...
Dec 13, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Targeted cognitive training benefits patients with severe schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is among the most difficult mental illnesses to treat, in part because it is characterized by a wide range of dysfunction, from hallucinations and mood disorders to cognitive impairment, especially verbal and ...
Dec 7, 2018
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Neuroscience
Brain signature of depressed mood unveiled in new study
Most of us have had moments when we're feeling down—maybe we can't stop thinking about our worst mistakes, or our most embarrassing memories—but for some, these poor mood states can be relentless and even debilitating. ...
Nov 8, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Large-scale study finds that the Mediterranean diet is best for your mental health
Admittedly, eating chocolate or ice cream to chase the blues away is so much more enjoyable than healthy alternatives. But a new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry says that a diet rich in fish, nuts and ...
Oct 9, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who feel down may benefit from picking others up
Think about the last time you helped someone out. Maybe you sent a supportive text to a stressed-out friend or gave directions to a lost stranger.
Aug 24, 2018
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Genetics
Genetic link discovered between circadian rhythms and mood disorders
Circadian rhythms are regular 24-hour variations in behaviour and activity that control many aspects of our lives, from hormone levels to sleeping and eating habits.
Aug 15, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Machine learning could predict medication response in patients with complex mood disorders
Mood disorders like major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder are often complex and hard to diagnose, especially among youth when the illness is just evolving. This can make decisions about medication difficult. ...
Aug 8, 2018
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