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USC study reveals how schizophrenia has biological effect on the entire brain

Some 40 years since CT scans first revealed abnormalities in the brains of schizophrenia patients, international scientists say the disorder is a systemic disruption to the brain's entire communication system.

17 Oct 2017

Magic mushrooms chemical Psilocybin for treatment of hard-to treat depression

A new study from UK has found efficacy of psilocybin – a chemical found in “magic mushrooms”, in severe depression. The study involved 19 patients with severe depression. The patients took the psilocybin and around half of them improved and reported maintained improvement after 5 weeks of therapy. The patients however also received psychological care along with the treatment.

16 Oct 2017

Stress may just as harmful to our body as bad diet, BYU study finds

We all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, but a new BYU study finds that stress may just as harmful to our bodies as a really bad diet.

16 Oct 2017

Study identifies new biomarker for depression in diabetes

A study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic has identified a biomarker for depression in diabetes. Findings of epidemiological studies have shown an overall 2-fold increased prevalence of depression in patients with type 2 diabetes compared with the general population worldwide.

16 Oct 2017

The storm has passed, but Puerto Rico’s health faces prolonged recovery

As President Donald Trump signals impatience to wind down emergency aid to Puerto Rico, the challenges wrought by Hurricane Maria to the health of Puerto Ricans and the island's fragile health system are in many ways just beginning.

16 Oct 2017

Dietary supplement could be promising therapeutic target for seizure disorders

Seizure disorders -- including epilepsy -- are associated with pathological hyperexcitability in brain neurons. Unfortunately, there are limited available treatments that can prevent this hyperexcitability.

13 Oct 2017

New study maps human genome to healthy tissue functions and disease processes

Our genomes help to determine who we are - the countless variations between individuals that encode the complexity of tissues and functions throughout the body.

13 Oct 2017

Huddersfield researchers write groundbreaking report on intersex and DSD in the UK

UNIVERSITY of Huddersfield researchers have written a report that calls for a national review of Intersex and DSD medical and social treatment in the UK.

13 Oct 2017

Magic mushrooms may effectively reset activity of brain circuits involved in depression

Patients taking psilocybin to treat depression show reduced symptoms weeks after treatment following a 'reset' of their brain activity.

13 Oct 2017

New study uncovers 13 previously-unknown genetic risk variants for restless legs syndrome

A new study into the genetics underlying restless legs syndrome has identified 13 previously-unknown genetic risk variants, while helping inform potential new treatment options for the condition.

13 Oct 2017

Biased research samples can profoundly skew results of brain imaging studies

Any scientist who studies groups of people knows that the characteristics of the "sample" -- the group of people selected for the study -- can profoundly impact the study's findings. To produce the most accurate findings, a study group ought to be as similar as possible to the people in the larger population you want to say something about.

12 Oct 2017

Scientists identify brain-wave patterns of explicit and implicit learning

Figuring out how to pedal a bike and memorizing the rules of chess require two different types of learning, and now for the first time, researchers have been able to distinguish each type of learning by the brain-wave patterns it produces.

12 Oct 2017

WHO announces establishment of new high-level commission to tackle NCDs

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, announced today the establishment of a new High-level global Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs).

12 Oct 2017

Survey: Migraine affects work productivity, relationships, and employment of sufferers

A significant percentage of migraine sufferers as well as those without the disease are concerned that migraine affects work productivity, quality of life, family/relationships and employment, according to a new national public opinion survey commissioned by Research!America.

11 Oct 2017

Expert report provides new insight into nature of mental illness

A week after the government announced its review of mental health legislation, an expert report published by the British Psychological Society's Division of Clinical Psychology on Friday 13 October challenges received wisdom about the nature of mental illness.

11 Oct 2017

Web-based therapies increase likelihood of people with severe mental illness finding work

Patients living with severe mental illness are being helped to return to work courtesy of new research from Sydney's Westmead Institute for Medical Research.

11 Oct 2017

Study finds brain chemical elevations in young people experiencing first episode of psychosis

A new study of young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis reports elevations in the brain chemicals glutamate and glycine. Published in Biological Psychiatry, the study led by Dr. Dost öngür of Harvard Medical School provides the first-ever measurement of glycine levels in patients with psychotic disorders.

11 Oct 2017

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Latest Mental Health News and Research

USC study reveals how schizophrenia has biological effect on the entire brain

Magic mushrooms chemical Psilocybin for treatment of hard-to treat depression

Stress may just as harmful to our body as bad diet, BYU study finds

Study identifies new biomarker for depression in diabetes

The storm has passed, but Puerto Rico’s health faces prolonged recovery

Dietary supplement could be promising therapeutic target for seizure disorders

New study maps human genome to healthy tissue functions and disease processes

Huddersfield researchers write groundbreaking report on intersex and DSD in the UK

Magic mushrooms may effectively reset activity of brain circuits involved in depression

New study uncovers 13 previously-unknown genetic risk variants for restless legs syndrome

Biased research samples can profoundly skew results of brain imaging studies

Scientists identify brain-wave patterns of explicit and implicit learning

WHO announces establishment of new high-level commission to tackle NCDs

Survey: Migraine affects work productivity, relationships, and employment of sufferers

Expert report provides new insight into nature of mental illness

Web-based therapies increase likelihood of people with severe mental illness finding work

Study finds brain chemical elevations in young people experiencing first episode of psychosis

High degree of mental health issues in women veterans linked to increased risk for CAD

Novel midday bright light therapy decreases symptoms of depression in bipolar patients

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