The Neurodiversity Resource for Everyone
“If we can understand how alterations in cortical excitability give rise to neural disorders we can potentially reverse them. We are looking for potential non-drug, personalized treatments,” Professor Stephen Jackson of the University of Nottingham said.
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Neuroscape, a research lab at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), is hoping patients suffering from mental illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and depression, may now be able to “level up” from pills to video games.
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Megan Baksh takes a look at recent studies highlighting the good listening to music can do in alleviating depression and anxiety.
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Creativity comes in many different colors for Jenna Line; an artist who battles bipolar disorder one brushstroke at a time.
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According to a recent study, a drug known as propranolol may be able to boost your confidence by blocking the rush of noradrenaline that occurs throughout your body – which could possibly lead to the development of cutting-edge treatments for schizophrenia and OCD.
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An army veteran plagued by PTSD has found not only a hobby in woodworking, but also s new business and an opportunity to raise awareness.
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Virginia Morrison’s unwavering resolve catapulted her into the role of a leader at Orange Park High, where she received high scores on exams, taking advanced placement and early college courses as well.
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Ninety-nine unrecognizable faces representing the lives of those who live with the symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression, have been amalgamated with the faces of those who love them nonetheless, making it impossible for viewers to distinguish who is who.
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BBC Radio 4 is set to host the new drama titled “Slipping Through Time,” featuring Game of Throne’s star Ellie Kendrick as a young mom with epilepsy.
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Virgin mogul Richard Branson has penned an article defending young people with dyslexia, in which he argues that the diagnosis should be perceived as a sign of potential rather than a disadvantage.
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Equines for Freedom, a non-profit organization, is devoted to helping veterans conquer symptoms of PTSD.
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According to a recent study, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia and autism all have one thing in common: they can each be traced back to the same inherited genetic variations.
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A British mother of two is skydiving to raise awareness for epilepsy in young children, and money for a hospital and the UK organization Young Epilepsy.
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Megan Baksh details her recent experiences using essential oils to relieve her insomnia, as well as recent studies that suggest the value of aromatherapy as an alternative treatment for the condition.
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Researchers tested OCD patients in an effort to examine how successful patients were at reversing their thought patterns when a once threatening stimulus became safe, and conversely, when a safe stimulus became threatening.
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A delivery service for hamburgers has allowed Matthew Smith, who has suffered from seizures since he was 18, to find a new level of independence.
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There has been speculation to whether or not a parasite present in cats may be responsible for the development of various psychoses, such as Schizophrenia.
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Diagnosed with Tourette syndrome (TS) at an early age, Yusuke Osada learned how to use his musical virtuosity to his advantage; as an effective way to help combat his condition.
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Lisa Yang and MIT alumnus Hock Tan are responsible for the center’s foundation, contributing a generous kick-off commitment of $20 million.
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Researchers in Europe have found an innovative way to communicate with individuals who suffer from “locked-in syndrome.”
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James Kenyon was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the early age of five, and is preparing to take part in the Scaffel Pike Challenge in an effort to raise money for the National Autistic Society.
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NPR’s new series, Unlocking Dyslexia, will include a 5-part radio and blog post series that will take course over the span of two weeks.
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After having published his very first novel, a 14 year old boy with Asperger’s syndrome is proving he has a hidden knack for writing.
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When you think of Toys “R” Us, it’s unlikely that you are envisioning a relaxed atmosphere for children. However, the toy superstore is currently searching for effective new ways to ensure that those with autism can have a more stress-free shopping experience.
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Megan Baksh details her struggles with insomnia, and how she tries to combat it.
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