Pivotal mental states
A Brouwer, RL Carhart-Harris - Journal of …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper introduces a new construct, the 'pivotal mental state', which is defined as a hyper-
plastic state aiding rapid and deep learning that can mediate psychological transformation …
plastic state aiding rapid and deep learning that can mediate psychological transformation …
Impact of adolescent social experiences on behavior and neural circuits implicated in mental illnesses
Negative social experiences during adolescence are central features for several stress-
related mental illnesses. Social play fighting behavior in rats peaks during early …
related mental illnesses. Social play fighting behavior in rats peaks during early …
Serotonin, amygdala and fear: assembling the puzzle
The fear circuitry orchestrates defense mechanisms in response to environmental threats.
This circuitry is evolutionarily crucial for survival, but its dysregulation is thought to play a …
This circuitry is evolutionarily crucial for survival, but its dysregulation is thought to play a …
The reciprocal interaction between serotonin and social behaviour
Serotonin (5-HT) is an ancient molecule directing behavioural responses to environmental
stimuli. The social environment is the most powerful environmental factor. It is well …
stimuli. The social environment is the most powerful environmental factor. It is well …
[HTML][HTML] Are the changes in the peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels due to platelet activation?
M Serra-Millàs - World journal of psychiatry, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays an important role in central nervous system
development, neurogenesis and neuronal plasticity. BDNF is also expressed in several non …
development, neurogenesis and neuronal plasticity. BDNF is also expressed in several non …
Consequences of post-weaning social isolation on anxiety behavior and related neural circuits in rodents
Exposure to adverse experiences in early-life is implicated in the later vulnerability to
development of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and affective disorders in humans …
development of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and affective disorders in humans …
[HTML][HTML] Neuroreceptor imaging in depression
JB Savitz, WC Drevets - Neurobiology of disease, 2013 - Elsevier
The in vivo study of receptor binding potential in the human brain is made possible by
positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. Here we review PET studies of neuroreceptor …
positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. Here we review PET studies of neuroreceptor …
The role of central dopamine and serotonin in human obesity: lessons learned from molecular neuroimaging studies
KA van Galen, KW Ter Horst, J Booij, SE la Fleur… - Metabolism, 2018 - Elsevier
Obesity results from an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, and many
studies have aimed to determine why obese individuals continue to (over) consume food …
studies have aimed to determine why obese individuals continue to (over) consume food …
Higher serotonin 1A binding in a second major depression cohort: modeling and reference region considerations
BACKGROUND: Serotonin 1A receptors (5-HT1A) are implicated in major depressive
disorder (MDD). We previously reported higher 5-HT1A binding potential (BPF) in …
disorder (MDD). We previously reported higher 5-HT1A binding potential (BPF) in …
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant treatment discontinuation syndrome: a review of the clinical evidence and the possible mechanisms involved
T Renoir - Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2013 - frontiersin.org
Besides demonstrated efficacy, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) hold other
advantages over earlier antidepressants such as greater tolerability and a wider range of …
advantages over earlier antidepressants such as greater tolerability and a wider range of …