Monthly Archives: September 2014

mood stabilizing drug coud reduce risk of head and neck cancer

New research suggests that a commonly used mood-stabilizing drug – valproic acid – could help reduce the risk of developing head and neck cancer. The research team, led by Dr. Johann Christoph Brandes of the Atlanta Veterans Medical Center and … Continue reading →

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First stem cell model for bipolar disorder could lead to new treatments

It is unclear what causes bipolar disorder – a condition characterized by dramatic changes in mood. But researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School have created the first stem cell model for bipolar disorder, which they say could uncover … Continue reading →

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Inspiration linked to Bipolar Disorder risk

Inspiration has been linked with people at risk of developing bipolar disorder for the first time in a study led by Lancaster University. For generations, artists, musicians, poets and writers have described personal experiences of mania and depression, highlighting the … Continue reading →

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The psychological processes underlying hereditary trauma

The benefits of incorporating approaches from positive psychology into existing understandings of mental health problems have recently been promoted by several policy development in UK. However, the research in this area is still very limited. The aim of the study … Continue reading →

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A new intervention to prove well-being in people with psychiatric disorders

The benefits of incorporating approaches from positive psychology into existing understandings of mental health problems have recently been promoted by several policy development in UK. However, the research in this area is still very limited. The aim of the study … Continue reading →

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