Brain shape is associated with your personality, study suggests
For decades, researchers have mined through many theories of how personality traits affect the human brain. But, interestingly enough, for the first…
How parenting skills influences behavioral problems in teens
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside found evidence that parenting tactics can influence "problem behaviors" in teenagers. According to…
Increasing GABA could provide antidepressant effects
As part of a study led by Penn State researchers, researchers found that increasing the neurotransmitter GABA can have antidepressant effects…
Psychopathy increases violence among intimate partners
Individuals with greater degrees of psychopathic tendencies will attack their companions than non-psychopaths. They're also more likely to consume and even…
MRI study reveals brain disruption in children with PTSD
A new study was published in the journal Radiology, giving post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sufferers a new insight into the debilitating anxiety disorder.…
Antipsychotic drug ‘ITI-007’ proven effective in clinical trial
A new investigational antipsychotic drug, ITI-007, entered its phase 3 study with some promising results. According to Medscape, the findings…
Antipsychotics being considered for military-related PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is one of the leading psychiatric conditions plaguing the life of many military veterans. While it's tedious…
Australian psychologists tackle anxiety from melanoma recurrences
It's considered the most serious type of skin cancer, affecting roughly over 10,000 Australians each year. However, just in time for…
Schizophrenia associated with excessive tobacco smoking
Researchers are strengthening the association between patients suffering from schizophrenia and heavy usage of tobacco. Smoking tobacco is a real…