The causes of schizophrenia have long been a mystery, but new research has just revealed an intriguing clue. A long-term study of 2,602 individuals has confirmed a link between vitamin D deficiency at birth and developing schizophrenia later in lif
— Read on www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-found-a-link-between-vitamin-d-in-the-womb-and-schizophrenia

This is incredible! I wonder if such a link could be found for bipolar disorder?

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
— Read on www.scientificamerican.com/article/4-days-of-intensive-therapy-can-reverse-ocd-for-years/

I have been doing this all day and it has helped me so incredibly much!! Try it!

Researchers determine the neurological mechanics underpinning a technique to extinguish fearful memories using goal-directed eye movements.
— Read on the-scientist.com/the-literature/defeating-fear-depends-on-amygdala-suppression-64953

An explanation for EMDR.

just be with them. No preaching, no advice, no judgement. Just be with them.

In mice, at least, lavender may also be as effective at combating anxiety as commonly-prescribed medications
— Read on www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/lavenders-lovely-smell-may-be-key-its-soothing-effects-180970631/

It really is relaxing!

A woman explains how she hyperfixates on shows, music, etc., which helps her cope with anxiety and depression.
— Read on themighty.com/2017/03/hyperfixation-obsessions-anxiety-depression/

This makes sense.

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!