Mental disorders

Treating metabolic deficiencies may cut depression

 Identifying and treating metabolic deficiencies in individuals suffering from depression can help improve symptoms and also lead to remission in cases where antidepressant medications and therapy does not work, says a study.

Aug 13, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

Genetic link found between mental disorders, type 2 diabetes

The researchers found that DISC1 works by controlling the activity of a specific protein (GSK3ß) already known to be critical for beta cell function and survival.

Feb 07, 2016, 15:56 PM IST

Exercise may ward off mental disorders

The aim of the research was to assess the possible link between physical activity and levels of mental health by analyzing whether such link changed in terms of physical activity (low, mild, high) and the situation in which was performed (work, commuting, leisure time).

Oct 29, 2015, 16:33 PM IST