A Brain Chemical That Battles Despair

Good morning, some stories about panic and anxiety for you here.

Stress In Rats Study May Help Us Understand Human Infertility
If naked mole-rats are stressed the sperm count of males goes down, while ovulation is commonly halted in females, say researchers from the University of London. They believe this phenomenon could give us useful insight into how stress may affect fertility in humans. Studies have indicated in the past that women under stress have a higher risk of irregular ovulation. The team, lead by Dr. [click link for full article] (Read More)

Researchers Look At Antidepressants And Risk Of Suicide Among Kids
Which is more likely to push a depressed child to suicide: not taking antidepressant drugs or taking antidepressant drugs? Medical experts have struggled with this question at least since 1990 when Harvard researchers reported that six people developed suicidal feelings soon after taking Prozac (fluoxetine). This was the first of the now widely prescribed serotonin drugs to ease depression. Called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, such medications ease the problems of depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive behavior by decreasing the activity of a brain chemical known to affect moods. (Read More)

Delayed Treatment Of Childhood-onset Bipolar Disorder Results In Negative Outcome In Adults
Bipolar disorder is estimated to affect approximately 1-3 percent of adults, but also can affect children and adolescents. Untreated, this disorder is associated with greater risk of drug and alcohol addiction, interpersonal relationship difficulties, school and, later, work problems, engaging in risky behaviors, and suicide. (Read More)

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