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Study links lifetime cannabis use with substance use, mood disorders, celiac, and infectious diseases

Researchers identify genetic loci associated with lifetime and frequency of cannabis use.

21 Jun 2024

Impact of family history on developmental outcomes in siblings of children with autism

Children who have an older sibling with autism spectrum disorder (autism) are at greater risk of developmental vulnerabilities if they also have other relatives with neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions, according to a new study from the Yale Child Study Center.

19 Jun 2024

UCL researchers identify brain mechanisms behind mood bias in bipolar disorder

Momentary shifts in mood, even those lasting just a matter of seconds, profoundly alter the brain's response to pleasurable experiences in people with bipolar disorder, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

12 Jun 2024

New findings show 1 in 4 Canadians with bipolar disorder achieve complete mental health

New research conducted by the University of Toronto and published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports highlights that among Canadians previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder, 43% were free of all bipolar symptoms and approximately 1 in 4 (23.5%) had achieved complete mental health.

11 Jun 2024

Ashwagandha boosts memory and mood in clinical trial

A clinical trial found that acute and 30-day Ashwagandha supplementation improves cognitive function and mood markers, showing significant benefits in memory, attention, and well-being without adverse effects.

10 Jun 2024

Psychoactive drugs are having a moment. The FDA will soon weigh in.

Lori Tipton is among the growing number of people who say that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, saved their lives.

29 May 2024

Novel coating in antipsychotics mitigates unwanted weight gain and boosts serotonin levels

Thousands of Australians struggle with serious mental health conditions. But when the recommended treatment involves antipsychotic medications, the side effects are excess kilos, which only adds weight to an already complex diagnosis.

28 May 2024

Ketogenic diet improves metabolic and mental health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients, study finds

Researchers found that a ketogenic diet significantly improves both metabolic and psychiatric health in individuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, with notable reductions in weight, waist circumference, and mental illness severity.

27 May 2024

Study sheds new light on the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complex disease with variable presentations, and the diverse nature of this mental health disorder has made understanding the mechanisms that cause the disease, and subsequently developing effective treatments, especially challenging.

24 May 2024

Two new studies offer insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease

Working under the umbrella of the PsychENCODE Consortium, the mental health research project established in 2015 by the National Institutes of Health, a team of Mount Sinai scientists has uncovered important new insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease through two new studies published in a special issue of Science on Friday, May 24.

24 May 2024

Comprehensive study provides new understandings of genomic influences on neuropsychiatric disease

A new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for the targeted treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.

23 May 2024

Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, study finds

Research suggests the ketogenic diet may offer benefits in managing anxiety, depression, stress, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, but more clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy.

23 May 2024

Ancient viral sequences in the human genome may contribute to psychiatric disorder susceptibility

New research led by King's College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

22 May 2024

Study finds pressure to be “perfect” leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children

What does it take to help a parent avoid and manage burnout? Experts at Ohio State University came together to design a study on triggers of parental burnout and reported the results of their survey in a report published online.

10 May 2024

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Is the status of "perfect parent" attainable? Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university's Office of the Chief Wellness Officer say "no," and a new study finds that pressure to try to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children.

8 May 2024

Study: Omega-6 fatty acids could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder

Omega-6 fatty acids, commonly found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder, according to a world-first study from the University of South Australia.

6 May 2024

People with severe mental illness more likely to have physical health comorbidities

A large-scale, international study conducted by University of Queensland researchers has found people with severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, are up to four times more likely to have two or more chronic physical health conditions.

30 Apr 2024

Genetic propensity to higher arachidonic acid levels linked to lower bipolar disorder risk

A genetic propensity to higher circulating levels of lipids containing arachidonic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, has been found to be linked with a lower risk for bipolar disorder, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier.

30 Apr 2024

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD. It has been known since the 1990s that the two diseases are somehow related.

25 Apr 2024

Shared gene module links depression and cardiovascular disease

23 Apr 2024

Bipolar Disorder News and Research

Latest Bipolar Disorder News and Research

Study links lifetime cannabis use with substance use, mood disorders, celiac, and infectious diseases

Impact of family history on developmental outcomes in siblings of children with autism

UCL researchers identify brain mechanisms behind mood bias in bipolar disorder

New findings show 1 in 4 Canadians with bipolar disorder achieve complete mental health

Ashwagandha boosts memory and mood in clinical trial

Psychoactive drugs are having a moment. The FDA will soon weigh in.

Novel coating in antipsychotics mitigates unwanted weight gain and boosts serotonin levels

Ketogenic diet improves metabolic and mental health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients, study finds

Study sheds new light on the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia

Two new studies offer insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease

Comprehensive study provides new understandings of genomic influences on neuropsychiatric disease

Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, study finds

Ancient viral sequences in the human genome may contribute to psychiatric disorder susceptibility

Study finds pressure to be “perfect” leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Study: Omega-6 fatty acids could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder

People with severe mental illness more likely to have physical health comorbidities

Genetic propensity to higher arachidonic acid levels linked to lower bipolar disorder risk

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Shared gene module links depression and cardiovascular disease

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Bipolar Disorder News and Research

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