Hepatitis C drugs may reduce PTSD symptoms
A new study found that the medication combination glecaprevir and pibrentasvir had the strongest association with PTSD symptom improvement among the DAAs most prescribed in the VA.
Deep brain stimulation to brain area linked to reward and motivation is potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) to the superolateral branch of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB), which is linked to reward and motivation, revealed metabolic brain changes over 12 months post-DBS implantation, making it a strong potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression according to researchers.
Routine depression screening may capture underdiagnosed patient populations
Screening for depression at the primary care level could dramatically increase the likelihood of treatment for those who are traditionally undertreated -- racial and ethnic minority individuals, older adults, those with limited English proficiency and men -- according to a new study.
Early-term births associated with higher rate of ADHD as reported by teachers
Among children born at term (37--41 weeks), those born before 39 weeks are more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study.
Vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from around the world.
Non-invasive stimulation of the eye for depression and dementia
Researchers have discovered that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface can alleviate depression-like symptoms and improve cognitive function in animal models.
Minorities bore disproportionate mental health impact of pandemic
Racial and ethnic minorities bore a disproportionate mental health burden during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.
How college students perceive academic stress affects their mental well-being
Students who are nonbinary, female or in their second year of college are most affected by academic stress, a new study finds.
A brain mechanism underlying the evolution of anxiety
New research using genome editing technology has allowed scientists to create a model and assess a gene mutation associated with neuropsychiatric disorders in humans. The study has revealed how the mutation functions in the brain and affects anxiety and sociality.
Children with rare genetic disorders more likely to be diagnosed with developmental, behavioral and mental health problems, study finds
With the advent of rapid whole genome sequencing, children presenting with an intellectual disability or developmental delay are recommended to have their DNA sequenced to identify the underlying genetic cause. Researchers have now published the results of an analysis of data from almost 2,800 young people with rare genomic variants -- changes to their DNA -- that are associated with intellectual disability.