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Genetic Link found between Five Mental Disorders
The largest genetic study of mental illness to date has found a common genetic risk in autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Previously thought to be quite distinct from one another, this study shows a bridging of the boundaries between … Continue reading
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Key protein underlying antidepressant response discovered
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have identified a protein that appears to be the target of both antidepressant and electroconvulsive therapy. These treatments are thought to relieve depression by activating stem cells in the brain to grow and mature into … Continue reading
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Rates of smoking higher among those with mental illness
A report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that American adults with mental illness have a smoking rate of about 70% higher than those … Continue reading
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Loneliness may have negative effects on immune function
New research shows that loneliness is associated with dysfunctional immune responses, suggesting that it may have a negative effect on overall health. Specifically, researchers found that people who described themselves as lonely showed signs of elevated herpes simplex virus reactivation … Continue reading
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Suicide Rates Drastically Increasing in U.K.
The U.K. saw a drastic rise in suicide rates in 2011, reaching an all time high since 2004, according to the Office for National Statistics. This increase is thought to correlate with times of financial hardship faced by many U.K. … Continue reading
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