Through genomic studies, brain imaging, and animal research models, scientists have mapped out the brain circuitry that may drive eating disorders. Scientists have discovered that the neurobiological pathways of seemingly distinct groups of psychiatric disorders like drug addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder overlap significantly with that of eating disorders.1 Having a deeper understanding of the brain’s […]

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Antidepressants are one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide.1 Some common antidepressant medications include escitalopram (Lexapro), duloxetine (Cymbalta), sertraline (Zoloft), and bupropion (Wellbutrin).2 According to research from the University of Queensland in Australia, one of the side effects of antidepressants is an increased chance of antibiotic resistance.1,3 Antibiotic resistance is dangerous Antibiotic resistance has […]

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What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric disorder initiated by exposure to or actual threat of death, serious injury, or sexual violence.1  In some instances, the event is not necessarily a dangerous one, for example, a death of a loved one.2 PTSD occurs by directly experiencing the traumatic event, witnessing the event as […]

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Probiotics may be a useful tool to help with symptoms of depression, according to a new study.1  A research group from the University of Basel, Switzerland presented an association between certain gut bacteria and decreased depressive symptoms. The article can be found in Nature Translational Psychiatry.   Major depressive disorder treatments need improvement Depression can […]

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A recent study examined the underlying genetic association between inflammation, metabolic dysregulation, and depressive symptoms. Researchers have been trying to understand what causes mental illness, and how it develops for many decades. In recent years, scientists have been better able to sequences the genomes of people, and look for associations between certain psychological illnesses and […]

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When discontinuing antidepressant medications commonly prescribed to help treat depressive disorders, patients may experience antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Antidepressant medications are most commonly used to help treat depressive disorders. They are also prescribed to help with other conditions such as chronic pain syndromes, eating disorders, generalized anxiety-disorders, neuropathic pain syndromes, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Antidepressants include monoamine […]

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In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of ADHD medication on the brain reward system using fMRI. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition, characterized by increased levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Individuals with ADHD display symptoms in childhood, which often continue into adulthood. Methylphenidate is a drug commonly used to […]

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A study investigating the effects of saffron in children and teens suggests its potential as an alternative herbal treatment for ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodivergent disorder often seen in childhood and adolescence. It is a chronic disorder that results in problems such as poor concentration and impulse control. Methylphenidate, commonly known as […]

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