According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, smoking can lessen the effects of antipsychotic medication. On the other hand, other studies have shown that smoking has positive effects on attention, working memory …
My psychiatrist once told me that gastroenterologists call the gut “the second brain” because it has such a powerful impact on one's mental health. For example, constipation (a side effect of many psychiatric medications) can …
Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have access to the Veterans Health Administration and Defense Department, which acts as a center for research, data and services for combat-related PTSD …
A ketogenic diet high in fat and extremely low in carbohydrates and sugars may be very helpful for patients with schizophrenia, according to a new mouse study.
Taking certain antidepressants for depression is linked to a greater risk of subsequent mania and a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder, according to a new study published in the online journal BMJ Open. The strongest link was …
