Does the brain create reality?
Perception is not a reliable copy of the external world, but only part of it composed by external stimuli, while the rest is constructed by the brain.
Category: Research
Bipolar Disorders
Physical Activity May Protect Against New Episodes of Depression
Increased levels of physical activity can significantly reduce the odds of depression, even among people who are genetically predisposed to the condition
A Surprising Connection between Altitude and ADHD
Learn about high altitude effect on children with ADHD.
ADHD Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Learn more about ADHD clinical trials and research studies.
Mental Health Clinical Trials
General information on why people participate in research studies.
NIH CLINICAL RESEARCH TRIALS
NIH Clinical Research Trials and You is a website that informs visitors about the importance of volunteering for clinical research in order to help treat, prevent and/or diagnose diseases. Visitors can also search for trials or enroll in research matching programs.
Prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD in the United States
Research on the prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD. Results include an estimated prevalence of current adult ADHD at 4.4%, and correlates such as being male, unemployed, and previously married. Many ADHD adults are untreated for their disorder, yet many are treated for other comorbid mental and substance disorders that they may have in addition to ADHD.
ADHD Data and Statistics in the USA
ADHD statistics in the USA
The Overlap Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder
Audio presentation by Cathryn A. Galanter, M.D. on the overlap between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder.