Did you know that the ADHD brain may have a thinner cerebral cortex than the non-ADHD brain? The cerebral cortex is the thin tissue that covers the cerebrum. It’s the cerebrum’s outer layer. It’s sometimes called the “gray matter” of the brain. In an American Journal of Psychiatry editorial, Rachel G. Klein Ph.D. reviews studies [...]

My mom told me that she had found gold-foil wrapped fancy chocolate bunnies for Easter, just like the kind she got when she was a kid. And they did look really nice. (Yes, I know that Lindt donates 10 cents from these bunnies to Autism Speaks. See my comment and challenge to Lindt at the [...]

My review of Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists has been posted at Metapsychology Online Reviews. It can be read at: http://metapsychology.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=book&id=6045&cn=390 An excerpt: “One of the many great features of this book is that even before it addresses specific disorders and medications, it provides the reader with a thorough background regarding the biology of [...]

ScienceDaily (2011-04-22) — When neurosurgeons noticed that patients with brain injuries who had been prescribed antidepressants were doing better in unexpected ways than their counterparts who were not taking such medications, scientists took a closer look. Early results in mice indicate that anti-depressants may help spur the creation and survival of new brain cells after [...]

ScienceDaily (2011-04-20) — Neuroimaging research shows that Buddhist meditators use different areas of the brain than other people when confronted with unfair choices, enabling them to make decisions rationally rather than emotionally. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110420112328.htm The Sarkis Summary: The brain’s anterior insula, is usually activated when a person experiences the emotions of rejection and mistrust. In this [...]

You may already know this to be true, but now there is scientific evidence… MSNBC, “The Body Odd” 19April2011 — Next time you stub your toe, go ahead and let those four-letter words fly. Cursing actually does help dull our perception of pain, new research suggests. In the study, researchers from the UK’s Keele University [...]

The inability to detect sarcasm may be an early warning sign of dementia. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42644787/ns/health-aging/ Tweet This Post

Here’s an article on MSNBC regarding the use of antidepressant medication during pregnancy: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42612381/ns/health-pregnancy/ Dr. Steph says: Many decisions in life are determined by measuring benefits vs. risks. Would the mother’s depression, if left untreated, negatively impact the well-being of her fetus? Would the mother’s untreated depression negatively impact the way she cares for her [...]

U.S. News & World Report (14 Apr 2011) — Today’s high school students are taking more classes than ever. According to a new study by the National Center for Education Statistics, the average high school graduate in 2009 earned about three credits more than graduates in 1990. The extra credits amounted to about 420 more [...]

ScienceDaily (2011-04-13) — We all move around in a protective bubble of “near space,” more commonly known as “personal space.” But not everyone’s bubble is the same size. People who project their personal space too far beyond their bodies, or the norm of arm’s reach, are more likely to experience claustrophobic fear, a new study [...]