Some researchers maintain that certain narcissistic traits could actually help safeguard mental health, offering a buffer against stress and depression.
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Some narcissistic traits may be useful for mental health
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How are psychiatric disorders linked to infections during pregnancy?
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Severe infections during pregnancy have been connected to a range of psychiatric disorders by different studies in humans and animals. Now, researchers have shown in mice how the infections affect neuronal development as well as how the timing of the i…
New gene therapy for epilepsy provides on-demand release of endogenous substance
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Scientists have developed a new therapeutic concept for the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy. It represents a gene therapy capable of suppressing seizures at their site of origin on demand. Having been shown to be effective in an animal model, the n…
Cycles of reward: New insight into ADHD treatment
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Researchers have investigated the actions of the drug in rats. Using dopamine cell recordings, electrochemical monitoring and computer modeling, they discovered a type of feedback loop that modulates dopamine levels in the rats’ brains in response to t…
Immune ‘control switch’ could prevent brain injury in premature babies
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About 15 million babies are born prematurely around the world each year and many suffer brain injuries when their immune response goes into overdrive. Researchers have now discovered an immune control switch that could protect their brains from this da…
Name that tune: Brain takes just 100 to 300 milliseconds to recognize familiar music
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The human brain can recognize a familiar song within 100 to 300 milliseconds, highlighting the deep hold favorite tunes have on our memory.
What are the warning signs of suicide?
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Suicide is preventable with the right treatment and support. Learn about the warning signs and risk factors for suicide in this article. We also discuss how to help people who are having thoughts of suicide.
What is trichotillomania?
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Trichotillomania is a common but underdiagnosed psychological disorder. People who have the disorder feel an uncontrollable urge to pull out their hair. Read on to learn about the causes and symptoms of trichotillomania, as well as the treatments avail…
What’s the link between anxiety and shortness of breath?
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Shortness of breath is one possible symptom of anxiety. In this article, we look at why anxiety causes this symptom, how to tell whether it is the cause, and treatments.
Common symptoms of depression: What to know
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Depression is a common and serious mental health condition. In this article, learn about 13 of the common symptoms, which include irritability and persistent feelings of sadness.
