Nature or Nurture: Cross-Generational Transmission of Major Psychiatric Disorders
The findings identify genetics as the primary driver of parent-to-child bipolar disorder transmission, although childrearing elements may also contribute to risk.
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Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy Effective in Major Depressive Disorder
Therapists trained in IPSRT examined patients’ interpersonal patterns and social rhythms, as well as how they affected mood symptoms and interpersonal functioning.
Adjunctive Dextromethorphan and Memantine May Raise BDNF Levels in Bipolar II Disorder Patients Taking Valproate
The researchers demonstrated that compared with placebo, treating patients with BD-II using add-on combination therapy of DM30+MM5 may attenuate depressive symptoms and raise plasma BDNF levels.
New Study Resuscitates Potential of Deep Brain Stimulation in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Researchers examined the role of subcallosal cingulate deep brain stimulation in treatment-resistant depression.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy May Help Youth With Anxiety Disorders
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may be an effective treatment for youth with anxiety disorders who have at least one parent with bipolar disorder.
High Incidence of Psychopharmacologic Treatment Failure in Bipolar Disorder
Mood stabilizers and second-generation antipsychotics are associated with a high incidence of failure in bipolar disorder during the first year of treatment.
Childhood Trauma, Genetics Associated With Suicidal Behavior in Bipolar Disorder
A history of such childhood trauma as emotional neglect and abuse, in addition to genetic variants, are linked to suicidal behavior in individuals with bipolar disorder.
Abnormal Superficial White Matter Connectivity Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Generalized fractional anisotropy reductions in bundles connecting regions involved in mood regulation and motor function were seen in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Kidney Disorder Risk Examined Among Various Bipolar Disorder Drug Regimens
According to the results of a retrospective observational study, the majority of pharmacotherapies used for the treatment of bipolar disorder (BD) are associated with some risk of kidney disorder (KD).
Nonsurgical Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Major Depressive Episodes
Ten of 18 reviewed treatment strategies linked to higher response versus sham therapy
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