Evolutionary Psychiatry

The hunt for evolutionary solutions to contemporary mental health problems.

Emily Deans M.D.

Mental Health of a Population During a Pandemic

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

Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 Infection

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

Microbes and Mood

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

Genetics and Anxiety

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

What We've Learned for COVID-19

Answering questions about COVID-19.

Good Information on COVID19

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

The New World

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.

Next Steps

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

Close It All Down

Pandemics offer us little choice.

Deconstructing an Epidemic

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

Doable New Year's Resolutions for a Happy Brain

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

The Next Frontier of Human Health: the Metabolome

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

Feel Better With Food

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

Genetics and Mental Illness

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

Esketamine for Depression: New FDA Approval, New Controversy

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.

Could CBD Oil Help Treat Schizophrenia?

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

Cranial Electrostimulation and Anxiety

Looking for another way to treat anxiety? Think about the option of cranial electrostimulation.

Psychosis and Symbiosis: Microbiome and Schizophrenia

Could alterations in the gut microbiome predispose someone to schizophrenia? New research raises startling questions.

The Future of the Microbiome

It's not necessarily in the microbes themselves, but in what they make.

Stressed Out Physiology

The system that regulates blood pressure could have more in common with the system that regulates depression than we suspected. New papers show some interesting links.

Lithium: Cellular Trickster

Better understanding lithium mechanisms could help us establish appropriate treatments and doses for many conditions beyond bipolar disorder.

Turn That Frown Upside Down

Botulinum toxin administered to the forehead doesn't just clear away wrinkles. Evidence suggests it can soothe bad feelings as well.

Ready, Set... Relax

Striking the right balance between "fight or flight" and "rest and digest" for optimal health means strengthening our recovery and improving our response to stress.

When Probiotics Make You Worse

Probiotics have been recommended for symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome, but in a subset of patients, they may make symptoms worse.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Suicide

Traumatic brain injury can lead to increased risk of suicide. How do you spot a subtle presentation, and what do you do about it?

Acetyl-l-carnitine and Depression: A New Biomarker?

An inexpensive supplement could be useful to help alleviate depression.

Hallucinogens and Depression

Doctors in the '50s and '60s used psychedelics in clinical research until their use was banned and discredited. For some conditions, however, hallucinogens are staging a comeback.

Hypermobility and Anxiety

Links between extraordinary mobility and anxiety lead to interesting avenues for research of both conditions.

Ketamine: Old Drug, New Tricks

Could ketamine cure depression within an hour? New research has paved the way for broader use of this old medication.

The Psychobiotic Revolution

The latest book on the microbiome and the brain is also the best. The Psychobiotic Revolution takes you from the early years of probiotic science to today's cutting edge.

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