Many psychiatric diseases share common genes
In a new study, researchers found that many distinct psychiatric diseases share a common genetic structure.
The research was conducted by scientists at Massachusetts General...
More and more people with depression use cannabis for treatment
In a new study, researchers found over the past decade (2005-2017), the prevalence of cannabis use in the United States has increased among persons...
‘Lonely in a crowd’ could harm brain function, increase cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found that being lonely in a crowd is worse for cognitive function than being lonely and alone.
And emotional loneliness...
Good sleep quality and good mood may boost your memory function
In a new study, researchers have found strong links between working memory -- a fundamental building block of a functioning mind -- and three...
Signs of workplace depression everyone should know
One in five Americans experience symptoms of depression during their lifetime.
And yet, a distinct stigma still exists around the topic, especially in the workplace,...
‘Safety signals’ may help reduce anxiety
In a new study, researchers found a novel way that could help combat such anxiety: When life triggers excessive fear, use a safety signal.
They...
Popular blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk
Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, and diabetes.
They both work...
E-cigarette use linked to high depression risk
In a new study, researchers found that e-cigarette users were twice as likely than people who had never used e-cigarettes to report having depression.
The...
‘Frozen’ fear response may underlie PTSD
In a new study, researchers found that learned fear responses enable animals—including humans—to flee or freeze in the face of a perceived threat.
But if...
Chronic opioid use may increase risk of this mental problem
In a new study, researchers found that long-term (chronic) treatment with opioids, such as morphine, prior to trauma enhances fear learning.
The findings link chronic...