Study shows that the success of exposure therapy in reducing PTSD symptoms may depend on the strength of specific brain systems underlying how an individual recognizes and processes emotionally charged stimuli. The new findings can help identify patients likely to benefit from such therapy.
— Read on www.bbrfoundation.org/content/brain-signature-predicts-who-benefits-exposure-therapy

A substance found in chili peppers reduces depressive symptoms in a rodent model of depression, according to research published in Physiology & Behavior. …
— Read on www.psypost.org/2018/10/capsaicin-from-chili-peppers-found-to-produce-antidepressant-like-effects-in-rats-52322

And just by the way, Capsaicin is also an anti inflammatory molecule!

The latest discovery about the possible link between depression and inflammation has once again taken a chomp out of my confidence in the medical profession. In my personal life I have known a number of people who suffer from depression and have tried the whole gamut of anti-depressants without ever experiencing any noteworthy relief. We have been told that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and antidepressants work by balancing chemicals like serotonin called neurotransmitters that affect mood and emotions. But as we all know, it’s notoriously difficult to find antidepressants that works. No wonder! Depression is not a mental illness; it’s a physical illness. And according to some recent papers it can be alleviated by treating inflammation.
— Read on ideapod.com/scientists-now-believe-depression-physical-illness-caused-inflammation/

Depression is a physical illness and it can be treated with anti inflammatory drugs!

Study Firms up Diet and Depression Link | Technology Networks
— Read on www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/study-firms-up-diet-and-depression-link-310567

Diet linked to depression!

Thinking about a past event that is troubling can understandably contribute to depression. New research shows how imagery rescripting can help counteract those negative emotions.
— Read on www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201809/you-cant-change-the-past-you-can-rewrite-your-history

Hmmm sounds interesting, and apparently it does work, at least for some people.

Why Some Childhood Abuse Victims are More Prone to Developing Certain Mental Illnesses – Neuroscience News
— Read on www.google.com/amp/s/neurosciencenews.com/child-abuse-mental-health-9981/amp/

Childhood victims of abuse are more prone to developing certain mental illnesses. Seems pretty self evident.

It’s October 3rd again and mine and my family’s hearts are breaking again. On this day, my precious, beloved and very loving brother was born in 1964. He would have been 54 years old if bipolar disorder hadn’t stolen him from us when he was only 26 years old.

I can’t describe how sweet he was, how funny, how loving, how beloved. I can’t tell you how much I wish somehow, anyhow, he could have been saved.

Here’s a hotline anyone can use if they are feeling suicidal. Please get help.

Lifeline
— Read on suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Your depression can trigger “Anger Attacks.” When your temper flares, try these techniques. By Lori Hile As a young, stay-at-home mother of three small children, Sue went through periods when her patience seemed to be paper-thin. At those times, she would find herself screaming at her kids way too often, only to feel
— Read on www.hopetocope.com/when-irritability-anger-accompany-depression/

Such a true and helpful article! I have my angry moments, sometimes it’s when I’m feeling helpless or fearful.

There are many techniques in this article to help with anger. I know anger is a big issue with mood disorders, so read on.

A bone-marrow transplant treated a patient’s leukemia — and his delusions, too. Some doctors think they know why.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/opinion/sunday/schizophrenia-psychiatric-disorders-immune-system.html

This is quite amazing! And yet more evidence that the immune system is involved in mental illness. So much evidence in this article, like when a cancer patient received a bone marrow transplant from a brother who had schizophrenia, he became schizophrenic as well!

Largest Ever Study of Genetic Links to Depression and Anxiety Launched | Technology Networks
— Read on www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/largest-ever-study-of-genetic-links-to-depression-and-anxiety-launched-309700