Category Archives: Brain Disorder

Changes in brain connectivity protect against developing bipolar …

Naturally occurring changes in brain wiring can help patients at high genetic risk of developing bipolar disorder avert the onset of the illness, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine …

Certain antidepressants linked to heightened risk of mania and …

Taking certain antidepressants for depression is linked to a heightened risk of subsequent mania and bipolar disorder, reveals research published in the online journal BMJ Open. The strongest association seemed to be for …

This Is What It's Like To Live With Schizophrenia – Healthy Organic

Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling — but treatable — brain disorder affecting more than 21 million people worldwide. Of those people, only half receive treatment. Symptoms, which usually begin between ages 16 and …

Low Omega-3's Linked with Bipolar Disorder | Psych Central News

A new study finds that people with bipolar disorder have lower levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids that cross the blood-brain barrier than people who do.

Lower availability of omega-3 fatty acids associated with bipolar …

People with bipolar disorder have lower levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids that cross the blood-brain barrier than people who do not, according to researchers from Penn State College of Medicine and the National Institutes …