A possible cause of depression could be linked to low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Levels of a neurotransmitter in the brain – serotonin – could be linked to depression, as it is carried away from cerebral neuron synapses by the transporter protein, 5-HTT. A new study from the Karolinska Institutet (KI; […]
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Masters snooker 2013: Dott hits century as he thrashes Judd Trump Surreal doesn’t cover it, not even close. One minute he’s eight years old playing on a six-foot table and watching Joe Johnson beating Steve Davis in the 1986 world snooker final and the next – in the relative blink of an eye – he’s
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When you begin your doctoral journey, one day keeps you going: the day someone calls you “Doctor” for the first time. Defending your dissertation, while incredibly stress inducing, is an exciting event, because it means you have finally reached the finish line. All the blood, sweat and tears (both literal and figurative) were worth the
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Treatment with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has a robust effect for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), results from a large registry study show. Dr Harold A. Sackeim From patient self-reports and clinician assessments, investigators found that TMS was “surprisingly effective” and “an eye-opener” for these patients, lead investigator Harold A. Sackeim, PhD, professor of
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NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) — The coronavirus pandemic has affected the mental health of many different populations of people, including seniors. At Family and Children’s Association (FCA) in Nassau County, they’re helping seniors get counseling to cope with the feelings of depression and anxiety caused by the isolation of pandemic. “I’m seeing a lot
Ryan was awarded Valley Middle School’s 2020 teacher of the year and lives in Carlsbad. Crisis resources: If you or a loved one need help, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free, confidential crisis counseling 24/7 at 1 (800) 273–TALK (8255) or Lifeline Chat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat. You may also visit San Diego
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NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) — The coronavirus pandemic has affected the mental health of many different populations of people, including seniors. At Family and Children’s Association (FCA) in Nassau County, they’re helping seniors get counseling to cope with the feelings of depression and anxiety caused by the isolation of pandemic. “I’m seeing a lot