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Categories: Depression
Published New guidelines for depression care emphasize patient-centred approach
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Psychiatrists and mental health professionals have a new standard for managing major depression, thanks to refreshed clinical guidelines.
Published Children sleep problems associated with psychosis in young adults
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from infancy may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research shows.
Published Childhood maltreatment responsible for up to 40 percent of mental health conditions
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A study has found the widespread impact of child abuse and neglect, with analysis suggesting they cause nearly half of common mental conditions. Researchers say childhood maltreatment should be treated as a public health priority.
Published How psychedelic drugs interact with serotonin receptors to potentially produce therapeutic benefits
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers have shed valuable light on the complex mechanisms by which a class of psychedelic drugs binds to and activates serotonin receptors to produce potential therapeutic effects in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Published Pressure to be 'perfect' causing burnout for parents, mental health concerns for their children
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Is the status of 'perfect parent' attainable? Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout say 'no,' and a new study finds that pressure to try to be 'perfect' leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children.
Published New device that emits magnetic field may offer hope for treating depression
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source In an exploratory clinical trial, four male patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder underwent eight weeks of treatment with a device that generates a low-frequency ultralow magnetic field environment (ELF-ELME). An improvement in depressive symptoms was observed, with no adverse effects, among all patients. If the efficacy of the device can be confirmed in larger clinical trials with a control group, this therapy could serve as an alternative treatment for patients who do not want to take antidepressant medications.
Published Low intensity light to fight the effects of chronic stress
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Some neurological disorders can be improved through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive technique based on the application of low-intensity light to stimulate altered functions in specific regions of the body. Now, a study reveals how photobiomodulation applied to the brain-gut axis is effective in recovering some cognitive alterations and sequelae caused by chronic stress. The study opens up new perspectives for applying the technique in future therapies for the treatment of neurological diseases in patients.
Published Virtual reality environment for teens may offer an accessible, affordable way to reduce stress
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Working with teens, researchers designed RESeT: a snowy virtual world with six activities intended to improve mood. In a 3-week study of 44 teens, researchers found that most of the teens used the technology about twice a week without being prompted and reported lower stress levels after using the environment.
Published Women are 40% more likely to experience depression during the perimenopause
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Women are 40% more likely to experience depression in the perimenopause than those who aren't experiencing any menopausal symptoms, finds a new study.
Published Air pollution and depression linked with heart disease deaths in middle-aged adults
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting under-65-year-olds at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Published Low intensity exercise linked to reduced depression
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source New research has found a significant association between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise and reduced rates of depression.
Published Social media affects people's views on mental illness
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Even subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people's beliefs about depression and anxiety and their treatment.
Published In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a strong relationship between the therapist and study participant.
Published Teen stress may raise risk of postpartum depression in adults
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth.
Published Physical activity reduces stress-related brain activity to lower cardiovascular disease risk
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in individuals with depression.
Published Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new study.
Published Heart disease, depression linked by inflammation
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Coronary artery disease and major depression may be genetically linked via inflammatory pathways to an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart muscle disease, researchers have found.
Published Prairie voles display signs of human-like depression
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Researchers make the case that prairie voles, small rodents that are found throughout the central United States and Canada, can be effectively used as animal models to further the study of clinical depression.
Published Feeding the lonely brain
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study has found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions of the brain associated with cravings and motivation towards eating especially when shown pictures of high calorie foods such as sugary foods.
Published Positive associations between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression compared with those who do not, according to new research. The relationship works both ways: those with perinatal depression are also more likely to develop premenstrual disorders after pregnancy and childbirth. This study suggests that a common mechanism might contribute to the two conditions.