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Brain Molecule Identified as Key in Anxiety Model

August 15, 2019

Study of nonhuman primates lays groundwork for new strategies in treating anxiety disorders

Ketamine Isn’t an Opioid and Treats Depression in a Unique Way

August 1, 2019

Researchers clarify the mechanism behind ketamine’s mechanism of action in hopes of restoring the therapy’s stand...

Compound Found in Red Wine Opens Door for New Treatments for Depression, Anxiety

July 30, 2019

Resveratrol, found in grape skin, shuts down depression-causing enzyme in brain

Smart Materials Provide Real-Time Insight into Wearers' Emotions

July 1, 2019

Smart materials on wrist-worn prototypes can aid people diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and bi-polar disorders in monitor...

Train Your Brain, Change Your Brain

April 15, 2019

Scientists developed a technique for brain training capable to induce changes of neural networks in less than one hour

Diet Shown to Reduce Stroke Risk May Also Reduce Risk of Depression

February 27, 2018

However, the study's author notes that the study does not prove that the diet leads to a reduced risk of depression; it ...

People Who Sleep Less Than 8 Hours a Night More Likely to Suffer From Depression, Anxiety

January 5, 2018

Sleeping less than the recommended eight hours a night is associated with intrusive, repetitive thoughts like those seen in a...

Suicidal Thoughts Rapidly Reduced With Ketamine

December 15, 2017

Ketamine was significantly more effective than a commonly used sedative in reducing suicidal thoughts in depressed patients...

Simple EKG Can Determine Whether Patient Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder

November 22, 2017

Groundbreaking study suggests that a simple 15-minute electrocardiogram could help a physician determine whether a patient ha...

MRI Uncovers Brain Abnormalities in People With Depression and Anxiety

November 21, 2017

Researchers using MRI have discovered a common pattern of structural abnormalities in the brains of people with depression an...

New Drug Shows Potential as a Different Kind of Antidepressant in Mouse Trials

November 6, 2017

New drugs to treat depression in particular are needed because many existing antidepressants don't work in up to 50 percent o...

Researchers Find Link between Food Allergies and Childhood Anxiety

June 30, 2017

Until now, little was known about the prevalence of food allergy in low socioeconomic ethnic minority populations

Study Answers Why Ketamine Helps Depression, Offers Target for Safer Therapy

June 23, 2017

The study published in Nature shows that ketamine blocks a protein responsible for a range of normal brain functions...

The Upside of Worrying

April 28, 2017

New study by UC Riverside psychology professor shows there's a positive side to worrying

Food Insecurity Can Affect Your Mental Health