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Researchers discovered novel and unique neural signature for depression

This signal could improve diagnosis and monitoring of symptoms of severe depression and other anhedonia-related psychiatric conditions.

“Never touch pen, brush, or pencil as long as you live.” This was an official prescription from Dr. Weir Mitchell, a man recognized by his

“Culture will change the meaning of depression, so we won’t see the same kinds of symptoms in different cultures,” Dr. Asim Shah said.

Oleic acid produced in the brain is an essential regulator of the process that enables learning and memory and proper mood regulation.

Study reveals key regulatory mechanism for coinciding obesity and mental disorders and suggests the possibility of pharmacological treatment.

After my surgery rotation, I was in a very bad place. I felt like two months of grueling work hours and relentless studying were wiped

Medical school was the first time in my life that I suffered from debilitating anxiety. I was overwhelmed by the volume of information I was

I know what is going on in my brain. I have a Ph.D. in neuroscience. I still cannot control it. I constantly have intrusive thoughts,

Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.D. In one of the largest studies on the genes involved in human behavior, a group of more than 190 researchers has

We’re all human, and we all feel a little blue sometimes. And for many people, it isn’t easy to get out of a bad mood.