Genetic Link to Depression Identified
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmD2
Many studies have shown a heritable component to depressive disorders, but a specific cause has not been identified. Recently,... READ MORE →
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Electroconvulsive Therapy in Pediatric Psychiatry
by Radhika Takru, MAElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a controversial practice of dealing with mental disorders and one that has attracted its... READ MORE →
Adventures in the Study of Altruism
by Radhika Takru, MAAltruism is a perplexing human trait. It is a form of behavior wherein one individual assists another without an expectation... READ MORE →
When Dieting Interferes with Dieting
by Radhika Takru, MAThe good news is that a tendency to binge on diet-destroyers is likely to be a matter of genes. The bad news is that our... READ MORE →
Reading between the Blogs
by Chalita Thanyakoop, PhDBlogger Lorelle VanFossen got it right when she wrote, “Your blog is your unedited version of yourself.” Personal... READ MORE →
Self-Injury and the Internet
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDDeliberate nonsuicidal self-injury is the intentional harming of one’s own body, and may include cutting, burning, scratching,... READ MORE →
Mass Murderer Psychology – The Patterns of Horror
by Veronica Pamoukaghlian, MAMy first reaction on learning about the Realengo school shootings in Rio de Janeiro was to feel tremendous, almost physical... READ MORE →
Suicide Gene Identified
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDSuicidal behavior is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Suicide is influenced by a variety of... READ MORE →
Preventing Schizophrenia, Part 1 – Overview
by Robert A. Yourell, MAIs it too soon to talk about preventing schizophrenia? Is medicine, social policy, or insurance ready to tackle it? What... READ MORE →
New Diagnostic Criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) is the most common of the anxiety disorders. It has a lifetime prevalence of 5.7% and... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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