depression (manic)

A decrease in activation of the LEF1 gene may be the reason why many patients with bipolar disorder do not respond to lithium, considered the 'gold standard' treatment, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News Source link

Depression experienced early in life may carry the risk for a surprising number of illnesses and premature death later in life. Medscape Medical News Source link

Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in "magic mushrooms," rapidly improves symptoms and produces remission in as little as two sessions for patients with major depression, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News…

A large study with a relatively long follow-up found increased risk not only for autism but also for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in kids whose moms took valproate in early pregnancy. Medscape Medical News Source link

Electroconvulsive therapy achieved response rates of more than 80% for all symptoms of bipolar disorder and remission rates of more than 60% for several features, results of a large study show. Medscape Medical News Source link

A unique machine learning tool shows promise in predicting the onset of bipolar disorder years before it occurs, results of a new proof-of-concept study suggest. Medscape Medical News Source link

In a single-center study, magnetic seizure therapy produced remission from suicidal ideation in 50% of patients with treatment resistant depression. Medscape Medical News Source link

Clinicians need to be more alert for signs of Parkinson's disease in patients with a history of bipolar disorder, a new review of more than 4 million participants suggests. Medscape Medical News Source link