Evolutionary Psychiatry

Diet

'The Better Brain' Book Review

Emily Deans M.D. on June 27, 2021

When are nutrients and diet for mental illness more hope than hype? 'A Better Brain' presents the evidence for the right nutrients at the right time, and where nutrients have failed.

When are nutrients and diet for mental illness more hope than hype? 'A Better Brain' presents the evidence for the right nutrients at the right time, and where nutrients have failed.

Psychosis

Why Some Women in Midlife May Develop Psychosis

Emily Deans M.D. on June 6, 2021

How do women and men differ in the risk of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders? It's all about the timing and the hormones.

How do women and men differ in the risk of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders? It's all about the timing and the hormones.

Psychosis

Can COVID-19 Cause Psychosis?

Emily Deans M.D. on December 31, 2020

Psychosis that appears alongside COVID-19 is a rare but scary occurrence—one that will likely become more prevalent as cases pile up. Here's what we know.

Psychosis that appears alongside COVID-19 is a rare but scary occurrence—one that will likely become more prevalent as cases pile up. Here's what we know.

Depression

Breathing In a Better Mood?

Emily Deans M.D. on December 17, 2020

While it sounds preposterous, enriching oxygen levels or using a century-old anesthetic might be future treatments for clinical depression.

While it sounds preposterous, enriching oxygen levels or using a century-old anesthetic might be future treatments for clinical depression.

Psychiatry

Mental Health of a Population During a Pandemic

Emily Deans M.D. on September 30, 2020

The true mental health cost of the pandemic is hard to gauge. In the U.S., the early data are troubling.

The true mental health cost of the pandemic is hard to gauge. In the U.S., the early data are troubling.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 Infection

Emily Deans M.D. on September 26, 2020

Learning about the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the brain and nervous system.

Learning about the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the brain and nervous system.

Depression

Microbes and Mood

Emily Deans M.D. on August 30, 2020

The link between the gut and the brain is a two-way street with populations, rules, and directions we are only just figuring out.

The link between the gut and the brain is a two-way street with populations, rules, and directions we are only just figuring out.

Anxiety

Genetics and Anxiety

Emily Deans M.D. on June 30, 2020

The roots of anxiety and depression are complicated, but perhaps we've found guidance for diagnosis and treatment in the future.

The roots of anxiety and depression are complicated, but perhaps we've found guidance for diagnosis and treatment in the future.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

What We've Learned for COVID-19

Emily Deans M.D. on June 28, 2020

Answering questions about COVID-19.

Answering questions about COVID-19.

Psychiatry

Good Information on COVID19

Emily Deans M.D. on June 18, 2020

A one-stop shop of links to all the best information on COVID19

A one-stop shop of links to all the best information on COVID19

Psychiatry

The New World

Emily Deans M.D. on April 21, 2020

Adapting to our new circumstances is necessary, and the earlier we start, the better off we are. There is a lot of reason for hope, but be prepared for the bad news as well.

Adapting to our new circumstances is necessary, and the earlier we start, the better off we are. There is a lot of reason for hope, but be prepared for the bad news as well.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Next Steps

Emily Deans M.D. on March 22, 2020

The pandemic is here. What is in store for us, and how do we move forward as soon as possible?

The pandemic is here. What is in store for us, and how do we move forward as soon as possible?

Psychiatry

Close It All Down

Emily Deans M.D. on March 12, 2020

Pandemics offer us little choice.

Pandemics offer us little choice.

Psychiatry

Deconstructing an Epidemic

Emily Deans M.D. on February 21, 2020

Epidemics define modern human populations. We're facing a test now, and it's important to separate fear from facts.

Epidemics define modern human populations. We're facing a test now, and it's important to separate fear from facts.

Circadian Rhythm

Doable New Year's Resolutions for a Happy Brain

Emily Deans M.D. on December 31, 2019

A few easy, specific changes for your doable New Year's Resolution list.

A few easy, specific changes for your doable New Year's Resolution list.

Psychiatry

The Next Frontier of Human Health: the Metabolome

Emily Deans M.D. on December 30, 2019

Big data combined with microscopic-level insight and clinical wisdom could help us cure or prevent many diseases.

Big data combined with microscopic-level insight and clinical wisdom could help us cure or prevent many diseases.

Diet

Feel Better With Food

Emily Deans M.D. on December 20, 2019

Some 60 percent of the average diet in the United States is now highly processed food. Changing our diets can lead to significant benefits.

Some 60 percent of the average diet in the United States is now highly processed food. Changing our diets can lead to significant benefits.

Psychiatry

Genetics and Mental Illness

Emily Deans M.D. on September 30, 2019

With new technology, the long-standing dream of understanding the genetics of psychiatric disorders is finally coming into its own.

With new technology, the long-standing dream of understanding the genetics of psychiatric disorders is finally coming into its own.

Ketamine

Esketamine for Depression: New FDA Approval, New Controversy

Emily Deans M.D. on July 3, 2019

Esketamine works quickly, but is it worth the side effects? For treatment-resistant depression, it adds to the limited choices, but we should stay cautious.

Esketamine works quickly, but is it worth the side effects? For treatment-resistant depression, it adds to the limited choices, but we should stay cautious.

CBD

Could CBD Oil Help Treat Schizophrenia?

Emily Deans M.D. on July 1, 2019

A few small studies have shown CBD to help some symptoms of schizophrenia. Can the promise of the supplement live up to the hype?

A few small studies have shown CBD to help some symptoms of schizophrenia. Can the promise of the supplement live up to the hype?