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Researchers are investigating the possibility that the neurotransmitter glutamate may play a role in the development of schizophrenia.

Seriously depressed young adults who were exposed to a painful stimulus showed brain activity that suggests depression may heighten the emotional response to pain while also decreasing the brain’s ability to adjust to it.

Women who learned that they needed to undergo further testing for breast cancer experienced as much stress as women who learned they had breast cancer.

A study of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder, who were assessed periodically over several years, found that manic episodes persisted into adulthood for 44% of the participants, and that about one third had developed substance abuse problems.

How well does the new drug varenicline work for people who want to stop smoking?

Doctors can support their patients throughout the treatment and recovery process by asking questions to determiine if a spiritual component would be of benefit to the patient.

Researchers found a correlation between the deletion or duplication of a section of genes on one particular chromosome and an increased risk of a child developing an autism disorder.

A study that asked mental health professionals to evaluate a hypothetical case history found biases based on the way the circumstances of the case were presented, and also due to professional orientation and training.

Because of the risks and challenges for the patient, those undergoing bariatric surgery should receive mental health care before the procedure and for an extended period of time after it.