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Research elucidates molecular mechanism behind learning and memory function

The long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) of the strength of hippocampal excitatory synapse involved in learning and memory formation in brain have been separately explained, but the molecular mechanism that comprehensively explains them has not been elucidated.

21 Oct 2020

Researchers find an increasing need for palliative care across Greater China

Palliative care should extend across China and pay more attention to managing non-malignant disease - integrated within the country's healthcare system and available to everyone who needs it, according to a new study.

21 Oct 2020

Couples who fight often are more likely to experience loneliness and poor physical health

Healthy couples fight. But couples that clash often are more likely to experience feelings of loneliness and poorer physical health down the line, according to new University of Georgia research.

21 Oct 2020

Study reveals medium-term impact of COVID-19

Initial findings from a study looking at the longer-term impact of COVID-19 has found that a large proportion COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital were still experiencing symptoms of breathlessness, fatigue, anxiety and depression two to three months after contracting the virus.

21 Oct 2020

Lack of sleep impairs the ability to suppress intrusive thoughts

Lack of sleep significantly impairs our ability to stop unwanted and unpleasant thoughts from entering our mind, a new study reveals.

20 Oct 2020

Serious ongoing symptoms in COVID-19 survivors

Although predominantly a respiratory illness, emerging data suggests that multi-organ injury is common, particularly in moderate to severe infections. A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv* in October 2020 describes the illness's sequelae in the months after recovery.

20 Oct 2020

Researchers provide new evidence that fear and anxiety reflect overlapping brain circuits

Anxiety, the most common family of mental illnesses in the U.S., has been pushed to epic new heights by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults and a staggering 41% of people ages 18-29 experienced clinically significant anxiety symptoms in late August.

19 Oct 2020

Perceived risk of COVID-19 infection increases likelihood of depression among people in Soweto

Associations between depression and issues such as hunger, violence, poor healthcare, and high rates of poverty have long been recognized, but this study is the first to look at the mental health effects of the pandemic and national lockdown in South Africa under those conditions.

19 Oct 2020

LGBTQ+ campus resource centers are essential to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ students

"Essential services" is a phrase that has become commonplace in the era of COVID-19. In a new commentary piece, scholars from Lehigh University and Ohio State University argue that LGBTQ+ college and university campus resource centers are essential to the health, well-being and academic achievement of LGBTQ+ students.

16 Oct 2020

Healthcare workers experience mental health problems during and after pandemics

Mental health problems such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety and depression are common among healthcare staff during and immediately after pandemics – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

16 Oct 2020

Study: COVID-19 has prompted Americans to focus more on their health

A new study released today by digital health company Rally Health, Inc. found a significant proportion of Americans have a poor understanding of preventive care, while at the same time, COVID-19 has prompted them to focus more on their health.

16 Oct 2020

A better understanding of the gut-brain axis may lead to new treatments for neurological disorders

Anyone who has experienced "butterflies in the stomach" before giving a big presentation will be unsurprised to learn there is a physical connection between their gut and their brain.

16 Oct 2020

Study aims to understand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian veterans and their spouses

Lawson Health Research Institute and the Centre of Excellence on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are partnering with a population at high risk of mental illness - Canadian Veterans and spouses of Canadian Veterans - to study how they have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Oct 2020

VR can be used to accurately measure moment-by-moment emotional responses

New research from emteq labs shows that for the first time, VR can now be used to accurately measure moment-by-moment emotional responses.

15 Oct 2020

End-of-life discussions make it easier to provide treatment and care that satisfy patient's wishes

End-of-life discussions, considered an essential part of high-quality end-of-life care for patients with life-threatening illnesses, make it easier to provide treatment and care that satisfy the patient's wishes.

15 Oct 2020

SARS-CoV-2 can infect brain cells and damage neurons

Researchers have found that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can infect the brain cells, mainly the astrocytes, and negatively affects cognition and neuronal cells.

15 Oct 2020

Artificial intelligence algorithm can identify patients at high risk of intentional self-harm

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., with over 1.4 million suicide attempts recorded in 2018.

15 Oct 2020

Study explains large geographic health disparities in the U.S.

60% of American adults have a chronic condition, but adults in Mississippi are 50% more likely to have one than adults in Colorado.

15 Oct 2020

Combination therapy is more effective at preventing recurrence of bipolar disorder

A review of 39 randomized clinical trials by scientists from UCLA and their colleagues from other institutions has found that combining the use medication with psychoeducational therapy is more effective at preventing a recurrence of illness in people with bipolar disorder than medication alone.

15 Oct 2020

STAT3 deficiency reduces emotional reactivity, shows study

Numerous scientific studies indicate that inflammatory processes play a key role in the development of psychiatric disorders.

14 Oct 2020

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Research elucidates molecular mechanism behind learning and memory function

Researchers find an increasing need for palliative care across Greater China

Couples who fight often are more likely to experience loneliness and poor physical health

Study reveals medium-term impact of COVID-19

Lack of sleep impairs the ability to suppress intrusive thoughts

Serious ongoing symptoms in COVID-19 survivors

Researchers provide new evidence that fear and anxiety reflect overlapping brain circuits

Perceived risk of COVID-19 infection increases likelihood of depression among people in Soweto

LGBTQ+ campus resource centers are essential to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ students

Healthcare workers experience mental health problems during and after pandemics

Study: COVID-19 has prompted Americans to focus more on their health

A better understanding of the gut-brain axis may lead to new treatments for neurological disorders

Study aims to understand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian veterans and their spouses

VR can be used to accurately measure moment-by-moment emotional responses

End-of-life discussions make it easier to provide treatment and care that satisfy patient's wishes

SARS-CoV-2 can infect brain cells and damage neurons

Artificial intelligence algorithm can identify patients at high risk of intentional self-harm

Study explains large geographic health disparities in the U.S.

Combination therapy is more effective at preventing recurrence of bipolar disorder

STAT3 deficiency reduces emotional reactivity, shows study

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