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5-Min Science: Positive Affect Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
Positive Affect Therapy (PAT) represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.
BioSource Faculty
Feb 209 min read
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5-Min Science: The Gut Microbiome in Serious Mental Illnesses
Most studies were observational, making it challenging to establish causality between gut microbiota alterations and mental health outcomes.
Zachary Meehan
Jan 235 min read
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Prescription Drugs Can Cause Depression
Older patients are particularly vulnerable to drug-induced depression because of age-related physiological changes and polypharmacy.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 11, 20247 min read
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Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions
The amygdala plays a pivotal role in many emotional, cognitive, and motivational processes.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 10, 202417 min read
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Comprehensive Brodmann Area Guide
Most cortical functions involve the networked activity of multiple Brodmann areas.
BioSource Faculty
Nov 18, 202456 min read
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5-Min Science: Home-Based tDCS for Depression
Home-based tDCS, with remote supervision, is a viable and safe intervention for reducing depressive symptoms in MDD.
BioSource Faculty
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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5-Min Science: The Salience Network is Doubled in Depression
Individuals with depression have a brain network nearly twice as large as those without the disorder.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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Address MTHFR Gene Mutations to Treat Psychological Disorders More Effectively
Even with a folate-rich diet, those with MTHFR mutations may still struggle to get enough active folate.
BioSource Faculty
Aug 25, 202410 min read
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A Deep Dive into Slow Cortical Potentials
Slow cortical potentials are low-frequency EEG shifts indicating cortical excitability, linked to cognition, motor tasks, and disorders.
BioSource Faculty
Jun 23, 202412 min read
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Summary of Frontoamygdalar Effective Connectivity in Youth Depression and Treatment Response
Frontoamygdalar effective connectivity can be a predictive indicator for diagnosing youth depression and responsiveness to treatment.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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Hardiness: Thriving in the Face of Adversity
Some individuals do not experience illness or psychological distress when exposed to adverse life events and hassles. Although they may...
Fred Shaffer
Jul 27, 20223 min read
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A Review of the Networks Trained by Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback has evolved from training activity at single discrete scalp sites corresponding to discrete Brodmann areas to modifying...
BioSource Faculty
Feb 20, 202229 min read
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