1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (945+ words) A new study in Nature Genetics analyzed donated post-mortem brain tissue with single-cell genetic tools, finding altered gene activity in excitatory neurons and microglia in people diagnosed with depression. Depression is increasingly being understood as a disorder of the brain,…...

1+ year, 2+ week ago  (1003+ words) Researchers collected blood samples and carried out physical measurements, including height, weight, blood pressure, and heart rate. Children who go through difficult or stressful experiences by the age of 10 are more likely to show signs of higher physical stress during…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (577+ words) A new study has found that stopping antidepressants during pregnancy can double the risk of serious mental health crises, with many women experiencing a worsening of underlying conditions such as depression and anxiety. Antidepressants are medications that help treat depression,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (837+ words) Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they're not always an option. Barriers include cost, stigma, long waiting lists for appointments, and potential drug…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (670+ words) New research shows that MDMA (ecstasy/molly) may restore neural flexibility in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can develop after exposure to traumatic events and is marked by persistent fear, hypervigilance, and difficulty feeling…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (822+ words) Researchers have discovered that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia share about 70 per cent of their genetic risk. Bipolar disorder mainly affects mood, while schizophrenia primarily affects thoughts and perception of reality, according to the World Health Organisation. This finding challenges the…...