Psychology & Psychiatry

New study examines how breathing shapes our brains

"Breathe in… Breathe out…" or "take a deep breath and count to ten." The calming effect of breathing in stressful situations is a concept most of us have met before. Now Professor Micah Allen from the Department of Clinical ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

AAD: isotretinoin exposure for acne not linked to depression risk

(HealthDay)—For patients with acne, exposure to isotretinoin is not associated with an increased risk for being diagnosed with depression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Lithium reduces risk of suicide in people with mood disorders

The authors say the drug "seems to reduce the risk of death and suicide by more than 60% compared with placebo" and suggest this review "reinforces lithium as an effective agent to reduce the risk of suicide in people with ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How a high-fat diet can make you anxious

When we're stressed out, many of us turn to junk food for solace. But new CU Boulder research suggests this strategy may backfire.

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