Night Sweats and Delusions of Grandeur

Mania

Antidepressant-Induced Mania Tied to Mitochondrial Activity

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on May 2, 2023

A new study shows that treatment-emergent mania is linked to antidepressants that increase mitochondrial energetics.

A new study shows that treatment-emergent mania is linked to antidepressants that increase mitochondrial energetics.

Psychiatry

North Carolina's Mental Healthcare Crisis

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on December 19, 2022

More mental health ER visits, extreme wait times for psychiatric hospital beds, and increases in involuntary commitments signal larger problems in NC's mental health system.

More mental health ER visits, extreme wait times for psychiatric hospital beds, and increases in involuntary commitments signal larger problems in NC's mental health system.

Addiction

Will These Novel Drugs Replace Opioids?

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on October 20, 2022

A non-addictive alternative to opioids is discovered that provides analgesia without addiction or sedation and that is easy to manufacture and administer.

A non-addictive alternative to opioids is discovered that provides analgesia without addiction or sedation and that is easy to manufacture and administer.

Neuroscience

Neurological Effects of COVID-19 Linked to 3 Cytokines

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on October 15, 2022

Significant work is required to develop a drug delivery strategy that can overcome the blood-brain barrier obstacle.

Significant work is required to develop a drug delivery strategy that can overcome the blood-brain barrier obstacle.

Depression

New Study Finds Brain Network for Resilience in Depression

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on October 14, 2022

New research finds two distinct brain networks: a "resilience" network associated with decreased depression, and a "risk" network associated with increased depression.

New research finds two distinct brain networks: a "resilience" network associated with decreased depression, and a "risk" network associated with increased depression.

Health

How Fruit Can Improve Your Mental Health

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on September 28, 2022

Those who eat fruit more often have worse depression and better mental well-being, possibly from decreasing inflammatory processes.

Those who eat fruit more often have worse depression and better mental well-being, possibly from decreasing inflammatory processes.

Memory

Disturbing New Study Finds Long-Term Neurological Risks After COVID-19

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on September 25, 2022

COVID-19 brings increased risk of cognitive and memory problems, depression, anxiety, stroke, migraine, movement disorders, hearing and vision problems, and Parkinson-like disease.

COVID-19 brings increased risk of cognitive and memory problems, depression, anxiety, stroke, migraine, movement disorders, hearing and vision problems, and Parkinson-like disease.

Dementia

Adverse Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods on Mental Health

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on September 12, 2022

Consumption of ultra-processed foods, long associated with obesity and heart disease, has now been linked to increased risks for depression, anxiety, and dementia.

Consumption of ultra-processed foods, long associated with obesity and heart disease, has now been linked to increased risks for depression, anxiety, and dementia.

Health

5 Surprising Ways Gut Health Affects Mental Health

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on August 15, 2022

Surprising ways that gut microbiota may help diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and other brain-based conditions.

Surprising ways that gut microbiota may help diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and other brain-based conditions.

Embarrassment

Estrangement: The Silent Epidemic

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on August 12, 2022

Over 1 in 4 Americans are currently estranged from a family member, but stigma and shame still exacerbate the pain and loss.

Over 1 in 4 Americans are currently estranged from a family member, but stigma and shame still exacerbate the pain and loss.

Anxiety

Conquer Anxiety With This Simple but Powerful Brain Hack

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on August 9, 2022

Overcome anxiety by using neuroscience to hit "ctrl-alt-delete" on a locked-up fight, flight, or freeze response.

Overcome anxiety by using neuroscience to hit "ctrl-alt-delete" on a locked-up fight, flight, or freeze response.

Depression

Three Natural Remedies Shown to Help Depression and Anxiety

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on August 8, 2022

Three recent studies show the benefits of healthy eating, probiotics, and vitamin B6 supplements for alleviating depression and anxiety.

Three recent studies show the benefits of healthy eating, probiotics, and vitamin B6 supplements for alleviating depression and anxiety.

Mania

Inside My Manic Mind: Sex, Lies, and Catecholamines

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on July 20, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Examining notes and art from a neuroscientist's manic episodes.

A Personal Perspective: Examining notes and art from a neuroscientist's manic episodes.

Mania

Inside My Manic Mind: Delusions and Hyper-Religiosity

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on July 6, 2022

Examining notes and art from a neuroscientist's manic episodes.

Examining notes and art from a neuroscientist's manic episodes.

Mania

Inside My Manic Mind: Stoking the Fires of Creativity

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on July 4, 2022

A bipolar neuroscientist reviews notes and art from his manic episodes, focusing on creativity and delusions of grandeur with hyper-religiosity.

A bipolar neuroscientist reviews notes and art from his manic episodes, focusing on creativity and delusions of grandeur with hyper-religiosity.

Health

Mental Health Provisions of the Bipartisan Gun Control Deal

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on June 17, 2022

Agreement on a bipartisan framework for legislation meant to address public mass shootings includes the expansion of mental health programs among other key points.

Agreement on a bipartisan framework for legislation meant to address public mass shootings includes the expansion of mental health programs among other key points.

Bipolar Disorder

Mourning the Living: Mental Illness and Family Estrangement

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on May 4, 2022

A Personal Perspective: A father with bipolar disorder reflects on his estrangement from his adult daughters.

A Personal Perspective: A father with bipolar disorder reflects on his estrangement from his adult daughters.

Child Development

The Lasting Harm of Childhood Lead Exposure on Gen X

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on March 21, 2022

The use of leaded gasoline in the 1960s and 1970s guaranteed that essentially everyone born at that time was exposed to levels of lead that may have stolen more than 7 points from their IQs.

The use of leaded gasoline in the 1960s and 1970s guaranteed that essentially everyone born at that time was exposed to levels of lead that may have stolen more than 7 points from their IQs.

Health

Stop Relying on Police for Mental Health Patient Transfers

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on March 17, 2022

The use of law enforcement restraints when transporting mental health patients can be dangerous, traumatizing, and exposes officers to legal liability.

The use of law enforcement restraints when transporting mental health patients can be dangerous, traumatizing, and exposes officers to legal liability.

Bipolar Disorder

Study Uncovers Complex Gene Expression in Bipolar Disorder

Ed Ergenzinger J.D., Ph.D. on March 8, 2022

Researchers are closing in on the genetic basis for bipolar disorder. Two sets of genes have been implicated: one for synaptic communication and one for inflammatory function.

Researchers are closing in on the genetic basis for bipolar disorder. Two sets of genes have been implicated: one for synaptic communication and one for inflammatory function.