Advanced brain circuit-mapping technique reveals new anxiety drug target
Investigators have identified in a preclinical model a specific brain circuit whose inhibition appears to reduce anxiety without side effects. Their work suggests a new target for treating anxiety disorders and related conditions and demonstrates
People with schizophrenia have an altered ability to visually perceive contrast
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world's population. Researchers have identified a deficit in contrast perception in people with schizophrenia. According to a review of more than 600 studies,
Patients with anorexia have elevated opioid neurotransmitter activity in the brain
A study showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie anorexia.
What drives mood swings in bipolar disorder? Study points to a second brain clock
A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. A new study marks a breakthrough in understanding what
Exploring decision making in people with obsessive compulsive disorder
Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people. Many struggle to achieve the same levels of
Researchers track sharp increase in diagnoses for sedative, hypnotic and anxiety use disorder in young adults
The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers. Their study examined diagnoses of these disorders in
A way for smartwatches to detect depression risks
A international research team developed a digital biomarker for predicting symptoms of depression based on data collected by smartwatches.
New research highlights trends in ADHD diagnoses
New research identifies differing trends in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among adolescents and adults, including an increase among adults from 2020 to 2023. The study found a significant downward trends in ADHD incidence among adults
Study reveals that sleep prevents unwanted memories from intruding
The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind.