Food is a potent natural reward and food intake is a complex process. Reward and
gratification associated with food consumption leads to dopamine (DA) production, which in …

Obesity markedly increases the odds of developing depression. Depressed mood not only
impairs motivation, quality of life and overall functioning but also increases the risks of …

Objectives This review aimed to identify the evidence for predictors of repetition of suicide
attempts, and more specifically for subsequent completed suicide. Methods We conducted a …

Background Studies have reported conflicting results on the association between maternal
pre-pregnancy weight and adverse mental health outcomes during pregnancy and the …

Leptin, a hormone secreted from adipose tissue, was originally discovered to regulate body
weight. The localization of the leptin receptor in limbic structures suggests a potential role for …

Given the array of biological changes induced by stressors, it is not surprising that these
experiences may provoke a variety of illnesses. Among others things, stressors promote …

The adipose-derived hormone leptin is well known for its function in the control of energy
homeostasis. Recent studies suggest a novel role for this adipokine in the regulation of …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) and obesity are both common heterogeneous disorders
with complex aetiology, with a major impact on public health. Antidepressant prescribing has …

Receptors of leptin, the prototypical adipokine, are expressed throughout the cortex and
several other areas of the brain. Although typically studied for its role in energy intake and …

BACKGROUND: Appetite, food intake and weight are frequently altered in psychiatric
disorders such as major depression and schizophrenia. Leptin is an adipocyte hormone, as …