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Tag: Psychiatry

Projects

6 February 2017

Neurosciences: a stress test for men and women

Whilst it is true that women and men respond differently to stress, current neuroscientific research only partially confirms traditional gender stereotypes. Other factors heavily contribute to the stress response such as self-esteem, hormones and stress regulation, as has been demonstrated by a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF. Continue reading “Neurosciences: a stress test for men and women”

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19 September 2016

Lithium drugs: no prescription residues in drinking water

Studies show that lithium contained in drinking water lowers suicide rates. This still holds true when taking account of drug residues of lithium prescriptions, as has been shown by a current study for Austria within the context of a project supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF. Continue reading “Lithium drugs: no prescription residues in drinking water”

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22 August 2016

How our gender influences us

Women and men often show marked differences as regards mental illnesses. In order to learn more about this phenomenon, a project supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF explored how opposite-sex hormonal therapy applied to transgender individuals influences the brain. Continue reading “How our gender influences us”

Projects

11 July 2016

Addiction research uncovers potential of social interaction

Animals prefer contact with other animals rather than drug consumption. – This has been shown by neuroscience studies providing first-time evidence of the positive impact of social interaction and opening up new therapeutic avenues. Continue reading “Addiction research uncovers potential of social interaction”

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