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Neuroscience News: Creatine Shows Mixed Results in Treating Depression

Posted on July 1, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Creatine Shows Mixed Results in Treating Depression Featured Neuroscience Psychology ·June 30, 2026 Summary: Creatine is globally recognized as a staple gym supplement sold by the tub to build lean muscle and boost athletic performance. However, because the human brain runs … Continue reading →

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Losing Smell Triggers Severe Clinical Depression. Comment TBI inter alia 30+ years and the loss of smell so underestimated as having an impact on your life. Glad to see this research

Posted on June 24, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Losing Smell Triggers Severe Clinical Depression FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience ·June 21, 2026 Summary: Losing the senses of smell and taste inflicts an emotional, social, and psychological toll comparable to living with some of the world’s most serious chronic illnesses. The new review analyzed … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: Working from home works against mental health

Posted on June 23, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

News from Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences Inquiry & Impact Working from home works against mental health A new study finds increased isolation and distress in remote-friendly occupations Jun 18, 2026 / Read time: 6 minutes Clea Simon Harvard Correspondent Key takeaways … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Young People Turn to AI …

Posted on June 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Young People Turn to AI for Mental Health Support FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·June 15, 2026 Summary: New research revealed a critical safety and regulatory paradox within campus healthcare, proving that college students experiencing severe mental health crises are disproportionately turning to artificial intelligence … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: A promising first for researchers probing mental illness

Posted on June 12, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Health A promising first for researchers probing mental illness Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer June 10, 2026 4 min read Anxiety finding a highlight as brain stimulation trial raises new hopes for precision care Psychiatrists have long treated depression using transcranial … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Social Anxiety Disorder – soaring numbers of people affected

Posted on June 11, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Social Anxiety Disorder has surged by 71% since 2002, creating a profound generational mental health crisis that now impacts 24% of young Canadian adults. Credit: Neuroscience News 71% Explosion in Social Anxiety Disorder Featured Neuroscience Psychology ·June 10, 2026 Summary: Researchers … Continue reading →

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The Harvard Gazette: Loneliness, a public health issue?

Posted on June 4, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Health How loneliness became major public health issue U.K., U.S. experts trace rise in awareness through research, political involvement, pandemic Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer June 3, 2026 6 min read One of the first national efforts to combat loneliness as … Continue reading →

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Forever corrected for laughing inappropriately; 30+ years on I am reading a book written by a psychiatrist, who explains the condition Pseudobulbar affect. A cause TBI and frontal lobe damage, which I have. I am a firm believer in lifelong learning even though I forget so much but this has caused me and those close to me much embarrassment. This explanation is from the Mayo Clinic in the U.S.

Posted on June 4, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Pseudobulbar affect Request an Appointment Overview Pseudobulbar affect, also called PBA, is a brain condition in which a person suddenly starts to laugh or cry and can’t manage the reaction. The term “pseudobulbar” means a condition in the brainstem’s corticobulbar … Continue reading →

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Axios: Medicine goes off-script

Posted on April 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

1 big thing: Medicine goes off-script Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios. Stock: Getty Images   Your doctor’s new prescription might be for a fishing rod, or other goods or services you won’t find at a pharmacy, Axios’ Natalie Daher writes. With the rise of “social … Continue reading →

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El Pais: Loneliness

Posted on March 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Loneliness Matthew Lieberman, psychologist: ‘Loneliness kills in ways that aren’t obvious’ The American professor has spent 30 years studying the social brain. He speaks with EL PAÍS about the loneliness epidemic, specifically how artificial intelligence and political polarization might influence … Continue reading →

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