New form of depression identified, doesn’t respond to current medications

“These mice showed a new type of depression,” Saito said. “Monoamines appeared not to be involved in this depressive behavior. MCHR1 was.”

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ADHD Linked to Suicidality in Young Adults Who Ruminate When Stressed

“These findings shed light on one explanation of the elevated levels of suicide ideation seen in emerging adults with elevated ADHD symptoms: heightened levels of stressful events and a tendency to respond to stress by ruminating.”

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The brain's neurological system.

Research finds brain chemistry changed by smartphone addiction

Many teens and adults with ADHD struggle with smartphone addiction without being aware of it.

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New Study: Children With ADHD Have Different Brains

According to a new study conducted by Dr. Martine Hoogman, as many as five regions of the brain may not be fully developed in children…

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Did you know that Depression is a medical condition?

(My apologies to readers: someone hacked my site and therefore this post is no longer available. It is unfortunate that hackers make information unavailable.)

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The Big Apple

Untreated ADHD in the Workplace Means Billions of Dollars in Lost Earnings

ADHD adults suffer tremendously both in the workplace and at home, constantly second-guessing themselves and forever wondering “what went wrong.”

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This toddler is exploring a jungle gym.

Gestational Exposure to BPA Linked to Hyperactivity in Girls at Age 3

Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston have discovered that gestational exposure to an organic compound used in the manufacture of plastics could lead to development of behavior and mood disorders in girls at age 3.

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