Parkinson’s drug may ease anhedonia in treatment-resistant depression
For many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down, but also about…
Genetic study links liver enzyme to compulsive cocaine addiction
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological…
Fluctuating hormones during menopause reshape brain activity patterns
Research at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont reveals how menopause, once…
New study identifies brain circuit behind TMS’s antidepressant effects
A circuit that runs from the prefrontal cortex near the front of the brain to a deeper brain…
The Courage To Be Wrong — Dr Loshi Rajen
During a recent weekly academic session, the theme was organic psychiatry. During the expert-led discussion, an old age…
Scientists introduce a precise framework to study screen-saturated childhoods
Children are growing up inside screens. A new peer-reviewed Thought Leaders Invited Review in Brain Health argues that…
A French hospital enlists donkeys in mental health care — and patients approve
When life gets you down, try petting a donkey — at least, that is one of the prescriptions…
People with high autistic traits face worsening anxiety in older age
A major UK study has found that while most middle-aged and older adults experience low levels of anxiety, a…
Trying to Research Aunt Ida’s Mental Health May Prove Tricky
Breta Meria Conole was in a state psychiatric hospital for more than two decades, though the reason…
Urine test may help identify autism risk in children
A simple urine test may help identify children at risk for autism sooner than current assessments – opening…
Lab-grown brain models reveal how epilepsy drug alters fetal development
It is known that the antiepileptic drug valproate increases the risk of developmental disorders in unborn children. A…
Montana youth mental health care expands with $1.2M state investment | Montana News
Montana is putting $1.2 million toward expanding psychiatric residential treatment for young people with serious emotional needs. According…