A new brain imaging study reveals deficits in key networks involved in social functioning among individuals with schizophrenia. The findings shed light on the underlying neural mechanisms that may contribute to impaired social skills in this psychiatric disorder. Key Takeaways: Compared to healthy controls, schizophrenia patients showed altered activity in brain regions involved in processing …
Transcranial alternating current stimulation (TACS) is an emerging non-invasive brain stimulation technique that shows promise for enhancing cognition and treating psychiatric conditions like depression and schizophrenia. Recent research indicates TACS may improve symptoms and function by modulating brain oscillations and connectivity. Key facts: TACS delivers alternating electrical current to the brain at specific frequencies, which …
Cannabidiol (CBD) is emerging as a promising therapeutic for a variety of health conditions, but research is still in early stages. Here are some key facts on purified CBD: Purified CBD is showing positive results in clinical trials for anxiety, psychosis, schizophrenia, PTSD and substance abuse. Evidence is strongest in these neurological and psychiatric conditions. …
Cannabidiol (CBD) has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent for a variety of mental health conditions. Here’s a quick rundown of the key facts: CBD is a non-intoxicating compound derived from the cannabis plant It has antipsychotic, anti-anxiety, and potential antidepressant effects CBD shows promise for schizophrenia, cannabis addiction, anxiety disorders, autism symptoms, and more …
New research shows that when mothers experience famine during pregnancy, it can change babies’ brain development in the womb. This may increase their risk for mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression later in life. Key Facts: Babies whose mothers experienced famine while pregnant had a higher risk of schizophrenia as adults. For depression, results were …
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects how people think, feel, and behave. It involves problems with hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, lack of motivation, and impaired functioning. Schizophrenia affects about 1% of the population and typically starts in late adolescence or early adulthood. The causes are still poorly understood. In a new study, researchers found …
Cigarette smoking and mental health problems often go hand-in-hand. But which one typically comes first? And how much does our genetic makeup contribute to this risky combo? New research examined these questions by analyzing long-term health data on over 300,000 people in the UK. Key Facts: Smoking initiation typically happened in adolescence, before the first …
