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Tame Your Amygdala – Brain Leaders and Learners

2009-08-16T22:50:00.001-06:00

Tame Your Amygdala – Brain Leaders and Learners

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NAMI Hearts and Minds: A Healthy Lifestyle for Living with Mental Illness

2009-07-14T11:22:00.001-06:00

An exciting new video from NAMI for the Hearts and Minds program. Living a healthy lifestyle can greatly benefit a person living with mental illness. Here are a few steps that you can take in order to make a difference in your life.

NAMI | NAMI Launches New PSA Campaign

2009-06-19T00:10:00.001-06:00

NAMI | NAMI Launches New PSA Campaign

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Brain chemical may play key role in anxiety | Global Industries | Health & Drugs | Reuters

2009-05-24T17:08:00.000-06:00

Brain chemical may play key role in anxiety | Global Industries | Health & Drugs | Reuters

GO! Raise Some FGF2 | Go! Smell the Flowers

2009-05-16T20:17:00.000-06:00

GO! Raise Some FGF2 | Go! Smell the Flowers

Miracle Drug Poison or Placebo? - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Depression

2009-05-13T16:29:00.000-06:00

Miracle Drug Poison or Placebo? - Page 1 - MSN Health & Fitness - Depression

2009-05-01T12:02:00.001-06:00

Happy May Day!

Facebook | Cognitive Training Can Alter Biochemistry Of The Brain

2009-02-07T22:20:00.000-07:00

Cognitive Training Can Alter Biochemistry Of The Brain
ScienceDaily (2009-02-06) -- Researchers have shown for the first time that the active training of the working memory brings about visible changes in the number of dopamine receptors in the human brain. The study, published in Science, was conducted with the help of PET scanning and provides deeper insight into the complex interplay between cognition and the brain’s biological structure. ... > read full article

Facebook | Cognitive Training Can Alter Biochemistry Of The Brain

Today (January 5th) Is The Most Stressful Day Of The Year

2009-01-05T21:18:00.001-07:00

Today is the most stressful day of the year, according to researchers. A combination of the cold weather, economic gloom and end to Christmas festivities will leave workers battling the January blues.

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Happy New Year (ABBA)

2008-12-31T19:43:00.001-07:00

"May we all have a vision now and then of a world where every neighbor is a friend!"

New Year Morning

2008-12-29T21:15:00.001-07:00

www.indobase.com/holidays/new-year/new-year-poems/new-year-morning.html

NIMH · Science News from 2008 · Anxious and Depressed Teens and Adults: Same Version of Mood Gene, Different Brain Reactions

2008-12-06T12:38:00.000-07:00

NIMH · Science News from 2008 · Anxious and Depressed Teens and Adults: Same Version of Mood Gene, Different Brain Reactions

Stress-related disorders affect brain's processing of memory (12/5/2008)

2008-12-06T12:32:00.000-07:00

Nearly 5% of U.S. population suffers from persistent depression or anxiety / UCLA Newsroom

2008-12-03T19:38:00.000-07:00

Nearly 5% of U.S. population suffers from persistent depression or anxiety / UCLA Newsroom

Stress Management - Dealing With Feelings: The Third Alternative

2008-10-12T00:48:00.001-06:00

Stress Management - Dealing With Feelings: The Third Alternative

Anger, fear, sadness: the Big Three. Most of us learned at an early age that there are only two things to do with them...

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Learning how not to be afraid

2008-10-10T09:31:00.001-06:00

Brain Mysteries (10/9/2008)

Why do some people have the ability to remain calm and relaxed even in the most stressful situations? New experiments in mice by Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researchers are providing insight into how the brain changes when the animals learn to feel safe and secure in situations that would normally make them anxious.

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Anxiety & Depression: The fraternal twins of mood disorders

2008-10-06T21:29:00.001-06:00

Retrieved from: Esperanza - Hope to Cope with Anxiety and Depression

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'Hub' of fear memory formation identified in brain cells (9/29/2008)

2008-10-04T17:02:00.001-06:00

'Hub' of fear memory formation identified in brain cells (9/29/2008)

A protein required for the earliest steps in embryonic development also plays a key role in solidifying fear memories in the brains of adult animals, scientists have revealed. An apparent "hub" for changes in the connections between brain cells, beta-catenin could be a potential target for drugs to enhance or interfere with memory formation.

The results are published online this week and appear in the October issue of Nature Neuroscience.

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MyBlogLog Verification

2008-09-23T14:46:00.000-06:00

Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification

Sad Brain, Happy Brain | Newsweek Health for Life | Newsweek.com

2008-09-14T19:03:00.001-06:00

What cognitive neuroscience is uncovering about the fascinating biology behind our most complex feelings. As it turns out, love really is blind.

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Researchers link cocoa flavanols to improved brain blood flow (8/23/2008)

2008-08-23T22:15:00.001-06:00

Researchers link cocoa flavanols to improved brain blood flow (8/23/2008)

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Anxiety is in the Genes

2008-08-12T20:48:00.001-06:00

Although many factors affect anxiety, the researchers believe the discovery opens the way to identifying further genes that can predispose someone to becoming nervous to the point of developing a psychological illness.

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Don't Worry, Woody: Anxiety Is in the Genes, Study Finds ...

Some people are more prone to extreme anxiety because of a
genetic mutation that they have inherited, according to one of the
first studies to investigate the genetic basis of personality
differences that can lead to stress disorders.

The mutation is found in about half the population but it exerts
its effect on the one in four people who have inherited both copies
of it from their parents, the study has found. Such people are at
significantly higher risk of being more anxious than the general
population and of suffering from anxiety-related conditions such as
post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive illnesses.

Scientists say the findings show that it is possible to identify
genetic differences between people that directly affect the neuro-
transmitting chemicals in the brain influencing variations in
psychological traits.

Odiogo is Here!

2008-08-12T16:35:00.003-06:00

Dear GADabout Readers,

GADabout is now Odiogo-enabled! That means all GADabout content is now available in audible form via podcast! Just go to my Odiogo Page and click Subscribe so you can listen to GADabout content on the go on your iPod or MP3 player.

Peace,

Steve

NIMH · Science News from 2008 · Anxious Youth Have Disturbed Brain Responses When Looking at Angry Faces

2008-07-28T08:57:00.001-06:00

NIMH · Science News from 2008 · Anxious Youth Have Disturbed Brain Responses When Looking at Angry Faces

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Dick Cavett: Smiling Through

2008-07-25T17:04:00.001-06:00

Permalink

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Panic Disorder

2008-07-23T09:14:00.001-06:00

Since diagnosis and with treatment, I've been pretty much panic-free for the past five years.
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When Fear Overwhelms: Panic Disorder
An easy-to-read booklet on Panic Disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help. (2008)

Mad Pride Toronto: July 14th - 20th, 2008 is Mad Pride Week in the City of Toronto!

2008-07-11T18:32:00.000-06:00
Mad Pride Toronto: July 14th - 20th, 2008 is Mad Pride Week in the City of Toronto!

Greetings and Welcome!

2008-04-07T01:03:00.001-06:00
Welcome to GADabout: a story of hope for anyone who's been diagnosed with a mental illness -- or three. Remember: you are not alone!