Essays about: "Long-term depression"

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  1. 11. Cognitive bias and welfare of egg-laying chicks: Impacts of commercial hatchery procedures on cognition.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Tiphaine Palazon; [2020]
    Keywords : Cognition; Cognitive bias; Depression; Early life stress; Emotion; Memory; Optimistic; Pessimistic; Prenatal stress; Welfare; White leghorn.;

    Abstract : Egg-laying hens coming from commercial hatchery go through hatchery procedures considered as stressful and engaging prolonged stress response in adult chickens. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of commercial hatching procedure on the affective state of chicks, on their short- and long-term memory and on their need for social reinstatement. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin and 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine in the Treatment of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Sofia Gyllvik; [2020]
    Keywords : 3; 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine; MDMA; psilocybin; entactogen; psychedelic; psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy; MDMA-assisted psychotherapy;

    Abstract : The psychedelic psilocybin and the entactogen 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) are being scientifically studied again after a long hiatus, and especially for their potential in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Their profound effect on cognitive, perceptual, and affective processes have led to several clinical studies during the last decade that have forced the reconsideration of the utility of these substances. READ MORE

  4. 13. THE NEURODEGENERATION PROCESS IN THE STRIATUM OF MICE EXPOSED TO OBESOGENIC DIETS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

    Author : Ankita Talukdar; [2020]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Obesity and diabetes are known to impact brain function and alter metabolism. Studies in rodents show that consumption of high fat and high sugar diets lead to brain dysfunction affecting memory and cognition, and increases risk of cerebro-vascular and neurodegenerative disorders. READ MORE

  5. 14. Do men have any influence in stopping women and girls from undergoing FGM in Sierra Leone? The case of Mabonkani Village in Bombali District

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Thabile Lorraine Sheila Cele; [2020]
    Keywords : Female Genital Mutilation; human rights; traditional harmful practices; social norms and gender inequality.;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT “FGM is known to have no health benefits and has serious, immediate and long-term physical and psychological health consequences, which can be severe, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and reduced desire or sexual satisfaction” (28 Too Many, 2014, p5). This master thesis is an attempt to gain male perspectives in strategies to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation, FGM. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Physiological Effects of Long-term Unemployment

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Maja Andersson; [2019]
    Keywords : long-term unemployment; stress; hippocampus; cortisol; glucocorticoids;

    Abstract : The stress system is essential for humans and other organisms to survive. However, when stress is prolonged it can have pathological effects on the brain. To experience long-term unemployment is often stressful, for it has been shown to correlate with depression, low self- esteem, learned helplessness and self-destructive behavior. READ MORE