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·January 26, 2021·3 min read

AI Used to Predict Early Symptoms of Schizophrenia in Relatives of Patients

Combining brain scans with AI technology, researchers were able to accurately predict the likelihood of a person developing schizophrenia in those with a family history of the psychiatric disorder.

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·April 23, 2025·5 min read

Psychedelics May Reset Brain-Immune Link Driving Fear and Anxiety

A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation, and heighten fear responses. Researchers found that psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin disrupt this immune-brain crosstalk, reducing stress-related fear in mice and showing similar effects in human tissue samples.

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·April 11, 2025·5 min read

Probiotics May Reduce Negative Feelings

A new study shows that daily probiotics can significantly reduce negative emotions such as anxiety, stress, and fatigue in healthy adults. Using a mix of mood tracking, emotion-processing tasks, and psychological questionnaires, researchers found that probiotics began improving mood after about two weeks.

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·May 4, 2025·4 min read

Music Mindfulness Eases Anxiety and Depression

Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. A recent study showed that live and virtual music mindfulness sessions lowered stress and altered states of consciousness, though only live sessions fostered social connection.

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·October 13, 2025·6 min read

EEG Test May Reveal Who Loses Libido on Antidepressants

A new study reveals that serotonin levels in the brain, measured using a simple EEG-based test, can predict who will experience sexual side effects from SSRI antidepressants. Researchers found that people with higher serotonin activity before treatment were significantly more likely to have difficulty reaching orgasm during antidepressant use.

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·October 2, 2025·6 min read

Psilocybin Rewire Brain Circuits Tied to Pain and Mood

New research shows that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, can reduce both chronic pain and pain-related depression by modulating brain circuits rather than acting at the site of injury. In mouse studies, a single dose provided pain relief and mood benefits lasting nearly two weeks by targeting the anterior cingulate cortex.

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·April 26, 2021·5 min read

How Exercise and the Simple Act of Moving Your Body Can Improve Mental Health

Whether you enjoy a rigorous workout or prefer a spot of light yoga, researchers say exercise can have a positive impact on your mental health.

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·October 30, 2019·4 min read

Patients with mood, anxiety disorders share abnormalities in brain’s control circuit

Patients with mood and anxiety disorders have abnormally low activation in brain areas associated with cognitive and emotional control. Brain scans also revealed hyperactivity in brain areas linked to the processing of emotional thoughts.

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·January 16, 2023·6 min read

The Link Between Mental Health and ADHD Is Strong, so Why Aren’t We Paying Attention?

An ADHD diagnosis is more predictive of poor mental health outcomes than other neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism.

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·April 8, 2020·3 min read

Key protein involved in the biology of depression identified

The GPR56 protein has been implicated in the biology of depression and a person's response to antidepressants.

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·October 16, 2023·3 min read

Spotting Corporate Psychopaths

Research sheds light on how to identify and manage individuals termed 'corporate psychopaths' within the business realm. These individuals, making up roughly 1% of adults, lack emotions such as guilt or empathy but often rise to leadership positions due to their charismatic traits.

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·April 4, 2024·4 min read

Genetic Link Between Left-Handedness and Neurological Disorders

A new study utilizing UK Biobank data has unveiled the genetic roots of left-handedness, pinpointing rare variants in the beta-tubulin gene TUBB4B significantly associated with this trait. These findings not only shed light on the complex interplay between genetics and brain asymmetry but also link left-handedness with neurodevelopmental disorders through shared genetic pathways.