Psychiatry
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Brain Genetics Influence Profile of Addiction Risk
Study with a million-plus subjects finds shared genetic susceptibility to tobacco, alcohol, opioid and cannabis addictions.
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Stress Rates Significant for Craniosynostosis Caregivers
After a drop following surgery, the stress rates rise again, especially for women and individuals depending on public insurance to cover their medical bills.

Suicide-Risk Screening for Autistic Youth Demands Adjustments
Face-to-face conversations caused an often-used screening tool to miss youth at risk.

Addressing Alzheimer’s Upfront: The AHEAD Study
VUMC researchers are exploring whether a treatment recently approved to slow progression of early Alzheimer’s may also have a role in preventing the disease.
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Moms Control ‘Hot Thoughts’ to Help T1D Teens
Training teaches mothers to challenge fears, reducing depression.

Research Elucidates Link Between Anxiety, Bladder Control
Central nervous system hypersensitivity is identified as a contributor to overactive bladder.

Examining the Cerebellum’s Role in Psychosis
Studies probe connections between this narrowly understood brain region and symptomatology.

Interneuron Injuries Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Researchers explore the pathophysiology of these critical neurons and the causes of injury that lead to deficit.

Brain Networks Key to a Healthier Mind
Differentiated treatment responses to late-life depression could address neural networks stuck on 'negative rumination.'

Debate Over Changing the Clock Winds On
Sleep experts recommend permanent standard time to best support human health.