Columbia University researchers reveal a sensitive adolescent period that shapes adult behavior through dopamine function, highlighting the complex impact of stimulant exposure on developing brains…
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A Columbia University study shows that positive adult-child relationships during childhood enhance adult mental health, regardless of adverse childhood experiences. The research indicates that social…
A recent study links low glucocorticoid levels to PTSD development, showing that this hormonal imbalance contributes to symptoms like impaired fear extinction and sleep disturbances.…
A study at the Icahn School of Medicine has uncovered that asenapine, an antipsychotic medication, may work through the TAAR1 receptor, revealing crucial differences between…
The cerebellum, indicated by pointer, is the brain within the brain or the tiny brain. It contains half of the brain’s neurons, tightly packed. New…
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for depression, likely working by increasing aperiodic activity in the brain. Recent research provides insights into its mechanism,…
A recent study revealed that metformin helps prevent weight gain in youth treated for bipolar disorder with SGAs. Involving 1,565 patients, the study showed metformin’s…
Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a connection between depression and cellular metabolism, identifying specific blood markers that indicate a higher…
A research review in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the growing concern over cannabis use disorder, exacerbated by increased cannabis potency and usage.…
Research from Washington University shows that smoking shrinks the brain and speeds up brain aging, a process that is irreversible even after quitting. The study,…
A groundbreaking study by Korean researchers has revealed a link between reduced taurine levels in the hippocampus and depression in young women. This finding, using…
A major study involving 87,000 participants has found that excessive night light exposure increases the risk of psychiatric disorders, while increased daytime light can reduce…
New research has found that intermittent rather than continuous use of benzodiazepines significantly reduces side effects and health risks, such as falls and hospitalizations, particularly…
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry published a study from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, revealing that semaglutide may significantly reduce Alcohol Use…
Research indicates that psychedelics like psilocybin could be effective in treating mental health conditions, particularly depression. Clinical trials incorporating psychotherapy show promise, but the complex…
Researchers have found an interaction between two brain proteins, MAP6 and Kv3.1, that impacts memory, movement, and anxiety in mice. This discovery could lead to…
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have combined an online psychiatric evaluation with a blood test to enhance the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. This innovative…
A study from the UK Biobank with nearly 290,000 participants reveals that a healthy lifestyle, especially quality sleep, substantially lowers depression risk. Lifestyle factors overshadow…
A study from the University of Southern Denmark suggests that microdosing psilocybin (the active ingredient of “magic mushrooms”) in rats improves stress resilience and reduces…
Researchers have developed AI-based tools that can identify subtle speech patterns in schizophrenia patients. This approach, described in a study in PNAS, aims to enhance…