Awesome Neuroscience Blog

Dear Spencer, For you on your eighth-grade graduation. I am in awe of the person you are. You teach me daily how to be better and to always question. In all of the time of the universe, light years, cosmos, you came to me like pinpoints of stars to ignite my imagination. Always imagine, every moment, every day, it is never idle or silly to imagine. Always know this: I love you no matter what. There is nothing about you that can disappoint me when you are being your truest

Depression is insidious. For people suffering from depression joy is elusive. Depression is not only a general feeling of sadness or being down and out. It is a serious condition and needs attention. People suffering from depression cannot just get over it and move on. They need support, healing, and to discover the epicenter of their pain. It is estimated that 6.7% of the US population has had an episode of depression. That’s 16.2 million Americans. Of that population,

High IQ: A risk factor for mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD and immune dysregulation Date: October 8, 2017 Source: Intelligence Journal Summary: A new study that investigated 3,715 individuals with an IQ at or above the 98th percentile revealed a strong link between high cognitive ability and the prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It also found an increased incidence of conditions