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Blood test looks promising in diagnosing depression

A preliminary study finds certain biological markers in the blood of teens with depression that are absent in healthy counterparts. […]

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.

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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