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Dementia Cases May Triple by 2050 as World Ages

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Prospective Biomarker for Schizophrenia?

In a new study, Swedish researchers have identified epigenetic changes — known as DNA methylation — in the blood of […]

Keeping a Tab on Alcohol Limits Consumption

Interesting article on PsycCentral. A new study published online in the journal Addiction looked at prior clinical trials to learn […]

Fear and Anxiety

“..fear and anxiety are probably the most tractable scientifically… scientists are making progress in understanding the brain mechanisms underlying both […]

Burnout in the workplace

Richard Hawkey and Clinicl Psychologist Dr Colinda Linde talk about recovering from burnout and depression on the TV show “Hello […]

Depression and Pain

3-D structure of brain’s ‘pleasure molecules’ could help combat depression and addiction. Read more…

Depression explained

Watch this clip to learn more about depression.

Depression

Do anti-depressants really work?

General crisis situations

Download pdf for more information General crisis situations

OCD Support group meetings 2012

Dr David Rosenstein hosts a support group for persons with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in Sea Point, Cape Town. Details: 154v […]

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