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Before Treating Depression, Rule Out the Body

Sleep disorders, endocrine disease, medication effects, and neurological illness can overlap with depression or accompany an independent depressive disorder, and a symptom score cannot determine which explanation applies.

Neurofeedback

Fred Shaffer

Oct 1730 min read

5-Min Science: The Power of Combined Therapy for Depression

Cuijpers and colleagues (2021) emphasize the importance of integrating psychotherapy and medication in depression treatment.

Biofeedback

Zachary Meehan

Feb 18, 20254 min read

5-Min Science: The Gut Microbiome in Serious Mental Illnesses

Most studies were observational, making it challenging to establish causality between gut microbiota alterations and mental health outcomes.

Biofeedback

Zachary Meehan

Jan 23, 20255 min read

Dopamine's Role in Neurofeedback

Dopamine is a critical neurotransmitter in the brain, with profound roles in modulating mood, attention, motivation, and movement.

BioSource Faculty

Sep 14, 202414 min read