Research maps for complex topics
Turn scattered research into a shared topic map.
Thematic helps teams build shared maps of a topic, connect causes and effects, and turn source material into a focused research workspace.
Cause and effect graph
Bipolar Disorder
Center node
Depressive Episode
The anchor of this map (event). Its strongest causes and effects fan out around it.
Causal relationship
Electroconvulsive Therapy → Depressive Episode
ECT reduces bipolar and unipolar major depression as demonstrated in new trials
Causal relationship
Magnetic Seizure Therapy → Depressive Episode
MST reduces bipolar and unipolar major depression as demonstrated in new trials
Causal relationship
Thyroid Hormone Mimic → Depressive Episode
thyroid hormone mimic compound reduced bipolar depression symptoms in phase 2 trial
Causal relationship
Negativity Bias → Depressive Episode
negativity bias fuels the development of depressive symptoms
Causal relationship
Personality Traits → Depressive Episode
certain combinations of personality traits are associated with raised or lowered risk of repeated depressive episodes
Depressive Episode
Where the map converges: 5 causes feed in.
Evidence
0.31MST reduces bipolar and unipolar major depression as demonstrated in new trials
Source: strongest evidenced cause link
Node detail
strength 31Electroconvulsive Therapy
Best path: Electroconvulsive Therapy → Depressive Episode
Tour tips
FinaleMake any node the center to re-orient the map, then use discover more to grow the promising branches.
Center orientation
Lineage fans out from the selected center.
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