Scientists Develop Pioneering Biomarker To Predict Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Medicine & Technology Jan 20, 2021

A world-pioneering biomarker test has recently been developed by Australian scientists that can predict depression and bipolar disorder.

Epigenetic Modulators to Treat Depression Faster

Jan 05, 2021

Researchers take an in-depth look at introducing direct modulators to suppress the after-effects of stress on the brain's neuroplasticity.

New Brain Scan Study Shows Best Ways to Rid of Unwanted Thoughts

Dec 21, 2020

Can't clear your mind? Study finds three best ways to help get rid of nagging thoughts!

Researchers Exlore the Roles of Anxiety and Threat Processing in Stress-Related Disorders

Nov 05, 2020

Cambridge University researchers discovered how mood disorders and negative emotions share the brain region as heart problems.

Dating Apps May be Beneficial for People with Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Nov 03, 2020

Researchers assessed the link between dating apps and depression and anxiety, mostly affecting women.

Here's How to Fix Social Media Habits To Prevent Depression

Oct 30, 2020

Evidence suggests that social media plays a big role in the increasing numbers of youth suffering from depression. Here are some tips to fix social media habits.

Establishing Connections Between Gut and Brain Symptoms

Oct 16, 2020

Neuroscientists refer to the "gut-brain-axis," or GBA is the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain - helping explain how nervousness gives the feeling of having "butterflies in the stomach."

By the Numbers: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on American Mental Health

Oct 04, 2020

As September ends, there have been more than 33 million recorded cases of COVID-19, with more than seven million of them coming from the United States alone. Aside from the setback experienced by the American people in terms of livelihood, healthcare, and education, the coronavirus pandemic has also severely affected the mental health of Americans.

The Neural Cruelty of Captivity: Keeping Large Mammals in Zoos and Aquariums Damages Their Brains

Sep 29, 2020

It is easy to observe the overall health and psychological consequences of life in captivity for these animals. Many captive elephants suffer from arthritis, obesity, or skin problems. Both elephants and orcas often have severe dental problems. Captive orcas are plagued by pneumonia, kidney disease, gastrointestinal illnesses, and infections.

The Still Face Test Determines the Mental Health of Both Mothers & Newborns

Sep 14, 2020

As part of a larger study, German scientists discover a connection between the mood of mothers and their newborn babies. The results of their study show how sensitive the stress level of babies is to the mood disorders of mothers during the early stages of growth.

Summer SAD: A Rarer, Harder-to-Treat, Seasonal Depressive Disorder

Aug 30, 2020

Seasonal Affective Disorder, generally attributed to winter, can also affect people during the summer.

Older People More Resilient During the Pandemic, Study Shows

Aug 20, 2020

Older people with major depressive disorders from Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis were found to have no increase in depression and anxiety in the middle of the pandemic.

Treatment for PAD Should Consider Depressive Symptoms

Aug 12, 2020

The treatment of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, remains understudied and needs to be improved, urges experts. One major hindrance to recovery in patients is symptoms of depression, which is prominent in women.

Three-Phase Treatment for Low-Level Depression

Aug 06, 2020

Depression affects millions of people around the world, including Michelle Obama, who recently opened about low-level depression in her new podcast. General treatment of low-level depression comes in three phases.

Men With More Stereotypical Masculine Views Are More Likely to Suffer Mental Illness

Aug 06, 2020

Research shows that men with toxic masculinity views are more likely to bully and harass others. They are also more at risk of developing depression and suicidal thoughts.