Depression News
December 24, 2024
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Dec. 19, 2024 Researchers have uncovered important insights that could improve how mental health conditions are treated with brain stimulation therapy -- a treatment where electrical signals are used to stimulate ...
Dec. 18, 2024 A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer negative thoughts. Some parents ...
Dec. 17, 2024 Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently required to address ...
Dec. 11, 2024 In animal studies, boosting serotonin in the cells that line the gut reduced anxious and depressive-like behaviors without causing cognitive or gastrointestinal side ...
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Dec. 17, 2024 Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality. This is independent of pre-existing ...
Dec. 9, 2024 New research provides valuable insights into the brain-body immune connection identifying key communication hubs in the dural sinuses and skull bone ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, researchers have ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Some people bounce back from trauma, but others get caught in depressive loops that sap the joy from their ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making generations of Americans more depressed, anxious and inattentive or ...
Nov. 27, 2024 People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle ...
Nov. 25, 2024 Depressed individuals who reflexively attempt to dampen their initial emotional responses to reminders of their negative memories have a low ...
Nov. 25, 2024 Investigators evaluated whether data collected from a fitness tracker could be used to accurately detect mood episodes in people with bipolar ...
Nov. 18, 2024 Neuroscientists have identified the binding site of low-dose ketamine, providing critical insight into how the medication, often described as a ...
Nov. 20, 2024 Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) ...
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Nov. 19, 2024 A research team found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with ...
Nov. 18, 2024 Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions ...
Depression Rates in LGBTQIA+ Students Are Three Times Higher Than Their Peers, New Research Suggests
Nov. 13, 2024 New findings uncover an alarming rise in depression rates among all higher education students in the United States, but especially among sexual and gender ...
Nov. 13, 2024 Young people's mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it. Psychology researchers tried an experiment with three groups. They asked one ...
Nov. 11, 2024 All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a recent study, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ...
Nov. 11, 2024 A new study finds that seniors who tend to mirror other people's feelings are more likely to show signs of being anxious or depressed ...
Nov. 7, 2024 A new study shows that children who are suspended or expelled from school report higher rates of depression in adolescence and into ...
Nov. 6, 2024 A new study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two. In fact, not only does the research ...
Oct. 31, 2024 CBT for insomnia significantly reduces postpartum depression symptoms, directly and indirectly, by improving mood and alleviating insomnia throughout ...
Oct. 29, 2024 A new study has lifted the lid on how couples living with rheumatoid arthritis cope with the debilitating disease finding that those who cope with problems together had less psychological distress ...
Oct. 28, 2024 A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ...
Oct. 25, 2024 One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this 'negativity ...
Oct. 25, 2024 Elite ice hockey players with a history of concussion report heightened mental health symptoms, according to a new ...
Oct. 24, 2024 Understanding animal emotions has been a long-running question at the forefront of welfare studies, but a new study may hold the key to decoding the chatter. The answer involves two baby chickens and ...
Oct. 21, 2024 A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a new ...
Oct. 17, 2024 Researchers are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in ...
Oct. 14, 2024 Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus and ...
Oct. 10, 2024 A new study has shed light on why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing a traumatic ...
Oct. 9, 2024 Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children's development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for ...
Oct. 8, 2024 A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk -- and could be implemented as a cost effective public ...
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- Depression Rates in LGBTQIA+ Students Are Three Times Higher Than Their Peers, New Research Suggests
- How to Reduce Social Media Stress by Leaning in Instead of Logging Off
Monday, November 11, 2024
- Patients May Become Unnecessarily Depressed by Common Heart Medicine
- 'Emotional Contagion' A Factor in Seniors' Mental Health
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- Depression: Dysfunction of Neurons in the Amygdala May Be Behind Negative Perceptions of the Environment
- Professional Ice Hockey: Depressive Symptoms and Burnout Linked to More Concussions
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- Specially Designed Video Games May Benefit Mental Health of Children and Teenagers
- Common Brain Network Detected Among Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury Could Protect Against PTSD
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- COVID-19 Lockdowns Prematurely Aged Teenage Brains, Study Shows
- Anxiety and Depression Linked to Chronic Pain in Children
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- Mental Health and Chronic Diabetes Complications Strongly Linked Both Ways
- Just 10 Minutes of Mindfulness Daily Boosts Wellbeing and Fights Depression
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- Inflammation During Childhood Linked to Onset of Mental Health Issues in Early Adulthood
- Study of 18 Million People Finds Increased Mental Illnesses Incidence Following Severe COVID-19, Especially in Unvaccinated People
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- Study Finds Gaps in Mental Health Care for People With Chronic Pain
- New Clues Point Towards How Exercise Reduces Symptoms of Depression
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- Brain Care Score for Dementia and Stroke Also Predicts Late-Life Depression
- Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol: It's Not as Simple as 'self-Medication'
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- Patients With Alzheimer's Disease Have Higher Frequency of Mental Health Symptoms Which Can Precede Memory Problems, Study Finds
- Multiple Moves During Childhood Can Increase the Risks of Depression in Later Life
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- Playing Youth Sports Linked to Better Mental Health in Adults
- Hope for Long-Term Antidepressant Users as Study Shows Half Can Taper Off Drugs With Simple Support
Monday, June 24, 2024
- Personalized Magnetic Stimulation May Help in Treating Depression
- Trial Offers Hope for Cheaper, More Tolerable, Ketamine Treatment
- Ketamine Slow-Release Tablet Reduces Symptoms of Severe Depression: Clinical Trial
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
- Shining Light on Mental Health in Space Science Community
- Women Who Experience Depression During Pregnancy or After Birth Have Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
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- Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Associated With Increased Mental Health Risks
- Weight Gain Is Kicked to the Curb in Antipsychotic Drug Breakthrough
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- One in Two Children With ADHD Experience Emotional Problems
- Ancient Viral DNA in the Human Genome Linked to Major Psychiatric Disorders
- Transitioning Gender Identities Is Not Linked With Depression
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- New Guidelines for Depression Care Emphasize Patient-Centred Approach
- Children Sleep Problems Associated With Psychosis in Young Adults
- Childhood Maltreatment Responsible for Up to 40 Percent of Mental Health Conditions
- How Psychedelic Drugs Interact With Serotonin Receptors to Potentially Produce Therapeutic Benefits
- Pressure to Be 'perfect' Causing Burnout for Parents, Mental Health Concerns for Their Children
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- Virtual Reality Environment for Teens May Offer an Accessible, Affordable Way to Reduce Stress
- Women Are 40% More Likely to Experience Depression During the Perimenopause
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- Positive Associations Between Premenstrual Disorders and Perinatal Depression
- For Younger Women, Mental Health Now May Predict Heart Health Later