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Bipolar Disorder
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Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis
Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a “filter” that directs attention toward…
April 13, 2024
Researchers elucidate how gene mutation mechanism causes autism
Researchers show how mutations of gene transcription and chromatin regulation-related genes cause autism. The loss-of-function mutation of KMT2C, a…
April 9, 2024
Study shows association between childhood loneliness and first-episode psychosis
A new study suggests that children who felt lonely for more than 6 months before the age of…
April 9, 2024
Ketogenic diet can be a powerful aid in treating mental illness
For people living with serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, standard treatment with antipsychotic medications can…
April 1, 2024
For-profit companies open psychiatric hospitals in areas clamoring for care
A for-profit company has proposed turning a boarded-up former nursing home here into a psychiatric hospital, joining a…
April 1, 2024
Prenatal topiramate exposure not associated with increased autism risk among children
Topiramate—an antiseizure medication prescribed to treat epilepsy as well as migraines and bipolar disorder—does not appear to increase…
March 21, 2024
Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders
A study aiming to examine oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported mental health disorders was presented…
March 20, 2024
Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties
The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn’t linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, UNSW Sydney-led study…
March 18, 2024
Pioneering repository aims to raise visibility and awareness about people with mental illnesses
Metaphors are not just literary devices for writers to embellish their texts. They are linguistic tools used in…
February 1, 2024