(Natural News) Most people think that a chemical imbalance is among the primary causes of mental disorders. This occurs when a person has too much – or even too little – of certain neurotransmitters, or chemical messengers that transmit information between neurons. Some examples of neurotransmitters include dopamine and serotonin, both of which play an […]

(Natural News) An increase in certain chemicals in the brain may be causing movement problems in some people, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Experts call these movement problems functional motor symptoms. These include tremors, muscle contractions and difficulty walking. These symptoms are primarily considered a psychological issue although their precise cause is still […]

(Natural News) Research regarding the mechanisms involved in schizophrenia has come a long way. Scientists have now discovered a set of chemical imbalances present in the brains of schizophrenic patients that are linked to the neurotransmitter glutamate. They have also identified a compound that can potentially correct these imbalances and aid in the treatment of schizophrenia. The isothiocyanate […]

(Natural News) Psychiatry might sound like a science, but it’s not quite as cut and dried as other areas of medicine, and that’s something you might want to think about before blindly accepting any psychiatric diagnoses a doctor gives you – and especially before you start taking any psychiatric medications. Mental disorders can be quite […]

(Natural News) A North Carolina man is positive that an over-the-counter cold medication drove him to stab his wife to death while he was asleep. Twenty-eight-year old Matthew Phelps admitted to 911 operators in Raleigh that he overdosed on cold medicine, fell into a deep sleep, and accidentally killed his wife next to him in bed. […]