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New insights from the last decade of research in psychiatric …

(3 days ago) WebDISSECTING THE GENETIC RISK OF MENTAL ILLNESS. The nature vs. nurture debate on the causes of mental illness is now understood to be a false dichotomy38, 39.Variation in risk of mental illness is neither solely due to variation in DNA or environmental factors, but both nature and nurture unequivocally contribute in closely …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9840515/

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Biological, Psychological, and Social Determinants of Depression: A

(3 days ago) WebDepression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and, if left untreated, it can increase the risk for substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and suicide. In the past 20 years, a large number of studies on the risk and protective factors of depression have been undertaken in various fields, such as genetics, neurology, immunology, and

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8699555/

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On the Biology of Mental Disorders Psychology Today

(8 days ago) WebAs evidence, they cite Thomas Insel, who as director of the National Institute of Mental Health argued that “mental disorders are biological disorders.”. His successor, current director Joshua

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/side-effects/201903/the-biology-mental-disorders

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The Brain and Common Psychiatric Disorders Psychology Today

(7 days ago) WebAs the biological seat of mental life, the brain is center stage in the investigation of what causes and characterizes mental disorders. The roots of the various conditions defined by the medical

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/neuroscience/the-brain-and-common-psychiatric-disorders

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The roots of mental illness - American Psychological Association …

(1 days ago) WebYet for other conditions, such as depression or anxiety, the biological foundation is more nebulous. Often, McNally notes, mental illnesses are likely to have multiple causes, including genetic, biological and environmental factors. Of course, that's true for many chronic diseases, heart disease and diabetes included.

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/06/roots

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Looking at My Genes: What Can They Tell Me About My Mental …

(4 days ago) WebResearch conducted and funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has found that many mental disorders are caused by a combination of biological, environmental, psychological, and genetic factors. In fact, a growing body of research has found that certain genes and gene variations are associated with mental disorders.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/looking-at-my-genes

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Mental disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)

(5 days ago) WebA mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning. There are many different types of mental disorders. Mental disorders may also be referred to as mental health

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders

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The biological classification of mental disorders …

(5 days ago) WebThe lack of biological validity of the current classification systems of mental disorders, namely the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) [] and the …

https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-020-02541-z

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The Biology of Mental Disorders: Progress at Last - MIT Press

(1 days ago) WebAbstract. Mental disorders are common, complex, highly morbid conditions for which basic underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Despite the utility of many existing treatments, there remains vast unmet need for more effective and safer therapeutics. Most current medicines for mental disorders are based on chemical …

https://direct.mit.edu/daed/article/152/4/186/118239/The-Biology-of-Mental-Disorders-Progress-at-Last

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Is Mental Illness Genetic? What the Research Says - Verywell Mind

(5 days ago) WebResearch on the Genetics of Mental Illness. In one study published in The Lancet, scientists found that certain genetic glitches were associated with five disorders, suggesting a shared underlying genetic vulnerability. The five disorders are: Autism. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Bipolar disorder.

https://www.verywellmind.com/is-mental-illness-genetic-what-the-research-says-6752828

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Information about Mental Illness and the Brain - NIH …

(4 days ago) WebAttitudes about mental illness are changing, although there is a long way to go before people accept that mental illness is a disease with a biological basis. A survey by the National Mental Health Association found that 55 …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK20369/

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Depression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes

(6 days ago) WebBiological differences. People with depression appear to have physical changes in their brains. The significance of these changes is still uncertain, but may eventually help pinpoint causes. History of other mental health disorders, such as anxiety disorder, eating disorders or post-traumatic stress disorder; Abuse of alcohol or

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007

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Depression - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

(9 days ago) WebDepression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least 2

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression

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Common Genetic Factors Found in 5 Mental Disorders

(Just Now) WebThe research received primary funding from NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), along with other NIH components. As reported online in the Lancet on February 28, 2013, the scientists screened for evidence of illness-associated genetic variation among over 33,000 patients. All had been diagnosed with at least 1 of the 5 disorders.

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/common-genetic-factors-found-5-mental-disorders

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Anxiety Disorders - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

(6 days ago) WebA history of anxiety or other mental disorders in biological relatives; Anxiety symptoms can be produced or aggravated by: Use these digital resources, including graphics and messages, to spread the word about anxiety disorders. Multimedia. Mental Health Minute: Anxiety Disorders in Adults:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders

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Causes of Mental Illness - WebMD

(1 days ago) WebPsychological factors that may contribute to mental illness include: Severe psychological trauma suffered as a child, such as emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. An important early loss, such as

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-causes-mental-illness

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Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)

(9 days ago) WebIt is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development. Mental health is more than the absence of mental …

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response

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Accelerating Research on Biological Aging and Mental Health: …

(3 days ago) WebIntegrative model for the transduction of mental health into biological aging and downstream disease manifestations. (Left) Two main domains of mental health are considered: 1. Acute and chronic psychosocial stressors, which include distress and other subjective experiences; 2. As Wolfers et al. (2018) suggest, the complex, highly …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6589133/

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List of Mental Health Conditions (Psychological Disorders) - Psych …

(2 days ago) WebPersonality disorders. Sexual dysfunction. Sleep disorders. Neurocognitive. Childhood. Other. Mental health disorders are patterns of symptoms — psychological, behavioral, or both — that cause

https://psychcentral.com/conditions/conditions-index

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How Medical Psychiatry May Worsen Mental-Health Stigma

(9 days ago) WebSeeing mental illness as having a biological cause tends to make stigma worse, not better. Trauma-based explanations of mental illness do not seem to have these negative effects. We should

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-biology-of-human-nature/202404/how-medical-psychiatry-may-worsen-mental-health-stigma

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Bipolar Disorder Healthline

(8 days ago) WebMental Health Spotlight: How Bipolar I Disorder Can Affect the Family. Bipolar I disorder can affect a person's family emotionally, physically, and financially…. Yes, Hallucinations Can Be a

https://www.healthline.com/mental-health/bipolar

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What's in a name? Mental disorders, mental health conditions and

(8 days ago) WebThe constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), adopted upon its founding in 1948 and now a part of its treaty arrangement with 194 member states, defines health as “a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” 1.Clearly, WHO's founders intended to include mental …

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/wps.21190

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Effects of biological explanations for mental disorders on clinicians

(3 days ago) WebMental disorders are increasingly understood in terms of biological mechanisms. We examined how such biological explanations of patients’ symptoms would affect mental health clinicians’ empathy—a crucial component of the relationship between treatment-providers and patients—as well as their clinical judgments and recommendations.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4273344/

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Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

(3 days ago) WebBipolar disorder refers to a group of mental health conditions characterized by sudden, dramatic changes in mood, energy, and behavior. Formerly known as manic depression, this condition causes mood episodes lasting days or weeks at a time and hinder day-to-day functioning, school or work performance, and relationships.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-bipolar-disorder-8430648

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Why Biodiversity Is Good for Your Mental Health - Greater Good

(3 days ago) WebStimulation for the senses. There are many ways that nature, particularly biodiversity, can benefit mental health. Biodiverse nature offers more stimulation for the senses, which may improve concentration, reduce mental fatigue, and restore cognitive resources—such as memory and attention span. Also, people living in or near a natural …

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_biodiversity_is_good_for_your_mental_health

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Unlocking the Power of Arachidonic Acid in Battling Bipolar …

(9 days ago) WebThe study revealing metabolites related to bipolar disorder was published in the Biological Psychiatry Journal. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by alternating episodes of mania

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/unlocking-the-power-of-arachidonic-acid-in-battling-bipolar-disorder/ar-BB1mfiId

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