A study finds that blood-based biomarkers can be used to predict that certain women (with prediagnosed mental illness) will have suicidal thoughts.
The New York Times: When Parents Have a Favorite Child
Does parental favoritism have long-term effects? Article written by Perri Klass, M.D.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/04/04/when-parents-have-a-favorite-child/?_r=0
PsychCentral: What Is Cyclothymic Disorder?
An introduction to a mental illness with which most people are unfamiliar. Article written by Lauren Walters.
http://www.blogs.psychcentral.com/coping-depression/2016/04/what-is-cyclothymic-disorder/
The Guardian: Be wary of studies that link mental ill health with creativity or a high IQ
On working toward a better understanding of bipolar disorder. Article written by Dr. Oliver Joe Robinson.
News-Medical: Northwestern Medicine study reveals psychotherapy can alleviate genetically depressed rats
The equivalent of psychotherapy for rats can eliminate “despair behavior” and reduce the incidence of biomarkers for depression.