Parental Mental Illness and Offspring IQ: Schizophrenia Hits Hardest
A 1.6M-participant meta-analysis shows a clear gradient: parental schizophrenia hits offspring cognition harder than bipolar, which hits harder than MDD.
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CBD Has Strong Evidence for Epilepsy — Weak for Other Medical Conditions
CBD has solid evidence for rare pediatric epilepsies, preliminary signal in anxiety and psychosis, and insufficient evidence for most conditions it’s marketed for.
AVATAR Therapy vs CBT for Auditory Hallucinations
AVATAR therapy ties CBT at end of treatment, edges ahead at 3-month follow-up, and uses half the sessions. The ‘better than CBT’ framing outpaces the formal statistics.
Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Schizophrenia Linked to High Glucocorticoid Levels in Hair (2024 Study)
The intricate dance between parasites, mental health, and stress hormones is a subject of growing scientific inquiry, offering fascinating insights into how microscopic organisms might influence human behavior and psychiatric conditions. A recent study delves into the relationship between Toxoplasma gondii (TG), a common protozoan parasite, and its potential impact on individuals with schizophrenia, focusing …
Personalized TMS for Psychiatric Disorders: Targeting Functional Connectivity (FC) in the Brain (2024 Review)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a beacon of hope in the realm of psychiatry, offering a non-invasive alternative for treating psychiatric disorders. The variability in treatment outcomes highlights the necessity for advancements in personalized approaches. A recent paper analyzed the potential of personalized TMS protocols (customized based on individual brain connectivity) may help …
Genetics of Female Reproductive Behaviors & Psychiatric Disorders: Age of First Sexual Intercourse Significant (2023 Study)
The complex interplay between reproductive behaviors and psychiatric disorders is an area of interest within the scientific community, revealing how our genetic makeup may influence both our reproductive milestones and mental health. A recent study sheds light on this relationship, focusing on the causal pathways linking reproductive behaviors, such as the age at first sexual …
Schizophrenia vs. Immune System Activation: Cellular Signatures & Genetic Analysis (2023 Study)
Schizophrenia (SCZ) is a complex psychiatric disorder that affects millions worldwide, with symptoms ranging from hallucinations to disorganized thinking. Research into the causative factors of SCZ has expanded into the realm of immunology, examining how immune system interactions with the brain might influence the development and progression of the disorder. A recent comprehensive study using …