Children With Depression Are Prone To Poor Adult Health and Functioning, Study Finds
Depression in youth, between the ages of 10 and 24 years, is both a leading cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment.
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Scientists Find The Brain Areas That Choose To Find Information About Bad Possibilities
Researchers have identified the brain regions that are involved in the choice of whether or not a bad event is likely to occur.
Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier May Increase The Risk Of Schizophrenia, Researchers Say
In a new study researchers have hypothesized that if this barrier is compromised, it could cause inflammation in the brain, which may, in turn, trigger schizophrenia.
Impulsivity In Young Adults Relates To Multiple Psychiatric Disorders, Genetic Study Claims
An individual's genetic makeup may predispose them to engage in risky behavior and develop impulsive personality traits according to studies published in JNeurosci.
Adolescents Who Self-Harm Can Be Identified A Decade Earlier, Researchers Claim
New study reveals two subgroups of young people who self-harm - one with emotional and behavioural difficulties and a second group without those difficulties, but with different risk factors.
Being In A Relationship Provides Immediate Stress Protection, Say Researchers
A new study on marriage and stress revealed that the presence of a spouse provides immediate stress protection and helps people live longer.
Family History Of Stress Might Improve Your Immune Response To Stressors, Study Suggests
Having ancestors who were frequently exposed to stress can improve one's own immune response to early-life stressors.
Stress Causes Loss Of Appetite In Overweight Kids, According To Study
Overweight adolescents who are prone to stress-induced eating actually ate less when exposed to a lab stressor.
Ecstasy May Help People Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Shows Study
The illegal drug MDMA or Ecstasy, when paired with psychotherapy dramatically improves Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, according to the new study published in psychopharmacology.
Men and Women Have Different Bipolar Disorder Biomarkers, Research Reveals
Men and women react differently to compounds associated with immune responses to bipolar disorder, which indicates treatments could be tailored differently for men and women.
