Scientists have identified the key molecular pathway leading to depression, revealing potential new targets for drug discovery. Read the Story
Discovery of Pathway Leading to Depression Reveals New Drug Targets
10 Steps to Lower Anxiety & Become Empowered
Anxiety can make us feel out of control and this piece from Dr Elvira Aletta at Explore What’s Next explains how to take back control. Read the Blog
Acute Stress Alters Control of Gene Activity
Acute stress alters the methylation of the DNA and thus the activity of certain genes implicated in mental illness. Read the Story
Fear Really Resides in a Different Area of the Brain Than Its Inhibitory Mechanisms
The brain circuits responsible for extinguishing fear differ from the circuits involved in the reoccurrence of the fear response. Read the Story
Spirituality Correlates With Better Mental and Physical Health
Despite differences and rituals among the world’s major religions, spirituality often enhances mental and physical health regardless of a person’s faith. Read the Story
Feeling Guilty Versus Angry: Who Can Tell The Difference?
Depressed people are less able to discriminate between different types of negative emotions compared to healthy individuals. Read the Story
Genetic Switch Involved in Depression
Researchers have discovered a gene regulator that is over-expressed in brains of depressed people. Read the Story
Study Finds Why Antidepressants Work Better for Some
From Reuters News, scientists have identified biological markers in the blood to help match patients to the best type of depression treatment. Read the Story
Pinball as a Model for Dealing with Grief
The process of grieving can be compared to the workings of a pinball machine, where mourners’ movement between different stages of grief such as shock and depression may be unpredictable. Read the Story
Improving Memory for Specific Events Can Alleviate Symptoms of Depression
Research has shown that depression sufferers have difficulty tapping into specific memories. Read the Story
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