brain stimulation

What Happens When You Get a Psychiatrist?

Published April 27, 2013

Question by Clarice: What happens when you get a psychiatrist?
I suffered depression as a teen. I am now in my early 20’s. Recently, I tried to kill myself taking headache pills and lied to the doctor that… Continue reading →

Quality of Life in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Impact of the Disorder and of Treatment.

Published April 13, 2013

Quality of Life in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Impact of the Disorder and of Treatment.

CNS Drugs. 2013 Apr 12;
Subramaniam M, Soh P, Vaingankar JA, Picco L, Chong SA

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic debilitating anxiety disorder characterized by… Continue reading →

Molecular Aging of the Brain, Neuroplasticity, and Vulnerability to Depression and Other Brain-Related Disorders.

Published April 12, 2013

Molecular aging of the brain, neuroplasticity, and vulnerability to depression and other brain-related disorders.

Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2013 Mar; 15(1): 53-65
Sibille E

The increased risk for neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders associated with extended lifespan has long suggested mechanistic… Continue reading →

Physical Activity and Brain Plasticity in Late Adulthood.

Published April 12, 2013

Physical activity and brain plasticity in late adulthood.

Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2013 Mar; 15(1): 99-108
Erickson KI, Gildengers AG, Butters MA

The human brain shrinks with advancing age, but recent research suggests that it is also capable of remarkable… Continue reading →

Impact of Family History in Persons With Dual Diagnosis.

Published March 30, 2013

Impact of Family History in Persons With Dual Diagnosis.

J Dual Diagn. 2013 Feb 13; 9(1): 30-38
Wilson CS, Bennett ME, Bellack AS

This study examined relationships among family history of alcohol, drug, and psychiatric problems and substance use… Continue reading →

Help for Eating Disorder

Published March 29, 2013

Help for Eating Disorder –

Study: If You're Obese and Mentally Ill, Weight Loss is Still Possible
weight loss is possible for those who are mentally ill and obese. Lifestock/PhotoSpin. When you're severely depressed, or suffering from another… Continue reading →

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Maintenance as a Substitute for Maintenance Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Case Series.

Published March 24, 2013

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Maintenance as a Substitute for Maintenance Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Case Series.

J ECT. 2013 Mar 20;
Cristancho MA, Helmer A, Connolly R, Cristancho P, O’Reardon JP

BACKGROUND: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an efficacious, well-tolerated, noninvasive… Continue reading →

Addressing Missing Data Mechanism Uncertainty Using Multiple-Model Multiple Imputation: Application to a Longitudinal Clinical Trial.

Published March 20, 2013

Addressing Missing Data Mechanism Uncertainty using Multiple-Model Multiple Imputation: Application to a Longitudinal Clinical Trial.

Ann Appl Stat. 2012 Dec 1; 6(4): 1814-1837
Siddique J, Harel O, Crespi CM

We present a framework for generating multiple imputations for continuous… Continue reading →

What Can I Do to Stop “depression” From Interfering With My School Work?

Published March 19, 2013

Question by Profile: What can I do to stop “depression” from interfering with my school work?
I just feel like sleeping all day. Its really hard to get all my work done now and I started out this year doing… Continue reading →

SPECIAL REPORT: Eating Disorders and the Internet – Part 1/2

Published March 12, 2013

SPECIAL REPORT: Eating Disorders and the Internet – Part 1/2 – There’s no doubt social media has taken off in the last few years but a disturbing trend is popping up in more places online, thanks to social media… Continue reading →