White Matter Changes Precede Manifestations of Autism published on February 20th, 2012 at 12:00 AM The development of white matter pathways is abnormal in infants before manifestations of autism spectrum disorders, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Mindfulness Therapy Improves Bipolar Disorder Symptoms published on February 13th, 2012 at 12:00 AM Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may improve mood, emotional regulation, well-being, and functioning in individuals with bipolar disorder, according to a study published in the February issue of CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics.
Fluoxetine, Venlafaxine Tied to Drop in Adult Suicide Behaviors published on February 6th, 2012 at 12:00 AM Treatment with the antidepressants fluoxetine hydrochloride and venlafaxine hydrochloride is associated with a reduction in suicidal thoughts and behavior in adult and geriatric patients and has no impact on such thoughts or behavior in youths, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
New Assay IDs Individuals With Major Depressive Disorder published on February 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM A multi-assay, serum-based test can be used to distinguish individuals with major depressive disorder from controls, with high specificity and sensitivity, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in Molecular Psychiatry.
Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? published on February 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed.
Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism published on January 20th, 2012 at 12:00 AM The goal: to create a clearer diagnosis of what constitutes the disorder; many could be affected.
Your Smartphone May Be Stressing You Out published on January 12th, 2012 at 12:00 AM The more people checked the Web for personal reasons, the more anxious they were, study found.
Deep Brain Stimulation Found Effective for Severe Depression published on January 6th, 2012 at 12:00 AM Deep brain stimulation has been shown to be a safe and effective intervention for treatment-resistant depression in patients with major depressive disorder or bipolar II disorder, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Holiday Blues May Signal Depression published on December 21st, 2011 at 12:00 AM Excessive sleeping and withdrawing from loved ones could mean a more serious problem, experts say.
