The latest news to hit the world, with regards to schizophrenia, is that immune reaction that takes place during pregnancy could have links with the development of schizophrenia among children. This research was conducted by the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago. The researchers at this New Zealand University found evidence that disruption in the long-range neural synchronization among adult rats is said to occur once there has been a one-off activation of their mother’s immune system while she was still pregnant with them. The lead author of this study, Desiree Dickerson, says that these findings are a very exciting step when it comes to understanding the mechanisms of the brain, and especially the mechanisms that are in play to underpin schizophrenia. There is a huge body of evidence that is available; all of which points in the direction of neural synchronization. It suggests that even minor changes in neural synchronization  [...]

A new form of electro-convulsive therapy has been designed by scientists in Britain, and they claim that it has fewer side effects than its predecessors. This method may be effective in combating manic depression. Electric shock treatment came into the limelight when it was used in the Jack Nicholson film – One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest – which was released in 1975. There were images used of Jack Nicholson, who played the character of Mc Murphy, is constantly subjected to electric shock therapy in the film. ELECTRIC SHOCK THERAPY – IN REWIND MODE The therapy involves an electric current (a really really small one) being run through the patient's brain. It is aimed at producing a seizure. It was first noticed, around 70 years ago, that some patients who suffered from depression and epilepsy, were seen to be visibly relaxed after they suffered a fit. Keeping this theory in mind, the electric shock therapy was developed to induce fits in patients so that  [...]

Depression which is psychological disorder and it is characterized by low mood and is known to be caused because of there is low level of the neurotransmitter which is serotonin. Depression can range from being mild to severe and has various types: Postnatal depression Bipolar disorder Reactive depression Dysthymia Major depressive disorder Depression can be triggered by number of causes which could be because of environmental factors as well as because of internal factors. Depression can be because of other psychological disorders as well. Treatment for Depression: Treatment for depression is very much vital because if not treated this leads to dire consequences as well as it could be fatal depression has  [...]