Valproic acid can cause Autism

Child possibly with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Src: Ben Hershey @Unsplash

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairment of social communication, repetitive behavior and restrictive interest. The risk of ASD is strongly associated with the prenatal period – studies have found that the administration of valproic acid (VPA) to pregnant mothers increases risk of developing an Autism spectrum disorder in the child. Patients with ASD […]

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Neuroplasticity: modifying our brain

Neuroplasticity (src:goconqr)

For a long time, the brain of an adult was considered as a rigidly fixed, hard-wired organ. The latest scientific findings, however, show just the opposite, proving not only something that Buddhists have always known, but also illustrating why psychotherapy ‘works’ … and that many of our weaknesses might actually be more changeable than we […]

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Are you a Psychopath or Narcissist? Self test online.

A test checking for traits of the following personality disorders has just been put online: Psychopathy / Antisocial Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Even among professionals, there is confusion about the meanings and differences between psychopathy, sociopathy, antisocial and histrionic personality disorder, and much more so amongst persons who sense problems in […]

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