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Tag: Depression
Easy-to-use tool helps screen for anxiety, depression in children having surgery
A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.
Study explores stress, social support, and mental health for men and women farmers
Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers struggle with anxiety and depression at higher levels than the general population. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines differences in mental health challenges for men and women farmers, focusing on the role of social support in mitigating stress.
Are Gender and Sexual Identity Linked to Brain Health?
LGBTQ+ people may be more likely to have negative brain health outcomes, including a higher risk of dementia and late-life depression, than people who are cisgender and straight, according to a study published in the September 25, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. These results do not prove that sexual or gender diversity causes neurological diseases, they only show an association.
‘Time for a paradigm shift’ in depression research
Scientists have high-tech tools to understand the biological factors that underly depression – from gut bacteria to genetics. But they have yet to be integrated in an effective manner, according to leading researchers. “It is time for a paradigm shift…
COVID-19 lockdowns prematurely aged teenage brains, UW study shows
New research from the University of Washington found lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unusually accelerated brain maturation in adolescents. This maturation was more pronounced in girls. When measured in terms of the number of years of accelerated brain development, the mean acceleration was 4.2 years in females and 1.4 years in males.
Physical health has its yardsticks. Mental health is still searching for the right ruler
A national initiative led by the National Institutes for Mental Health is now underway to find figurative “rulers” that can accurately measure and compare the quality of the various mental health treatments available.
Personalized Brain Stimulation Significantly Decreases Depression Symptoms
For the first time, UNC School of Medicine scientists created and successfully tested a closed-loop system to measure an individual’s alpha frequencies and stimulate the brain with a low-level alternating electrical current to bring balance to alpha oscillations and alleviate depression symptoms.
Social support associated with better PAD health outcomes: Study
Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) reporting lower levels of social support experience worse health outcomes, a new Yale-led study finds. Social support is thought to bolster cardiovascular health by facilitating health-promoting behaviors and acting as a buffer against the…
Mental health and chronic diabetes complications strongly linked both ways, study finds
When a person has chronic diabetes complications – such as heart attack, stroke and nerve damage – they are more likely to have a mental health disorder, and vice versa, according to a study. Researchers say the findings highlight a need for clinicians to actively screen for mental health disorders in patients with diabetes in addition to screening for chronic complications, which is the recommended standard of care in diabetes.
How Thyroid Hormone Fuels the Drive to Explore
Research in mice sheds light on how thyroid hormone alters wiring in the brain.
Findings reveal that thyroid hormone syncs up the brain and body to drive exploratory behavior.
Researchers say their work could illuminate new treatments for certain psychiatric conditions.
Growth from Adversity: How Older Adults Bounced Back from COVID-19 Pandemic
The study highlights the remarkable resilience of older adults (median age 86) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions to their routines led many to discover new hobbies like gardening and painting and explore virtual activities such as online yoga.
Thriving in the Transition: Tips on Preparing for College Life
Whether a student is moving onto campus for the first time or commuting from home, the transition from high school to college can challenging. Stephanie Marcello, chief psychologist at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, discusses how first-year students – and their parents – can prepare to manage the stressors that accompany this life stage.
Would banning cell phones on California schools help address students’ mental health? Child psychologist weighs in
As the school year kicked off in California this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging more campuses to adopt bans on cell phone usage to address a growing mental health crisis among students. Proponents say such bans would work to…
Why student cellphone restrictions may benefit your child
As students begin a new school year, school district officials across California are considering or establishing cellphone-use restrictions on campus. Their reasoning? Increased screen time, along with prolonged social media use, may disrupt the learning environment, stunt social development and harm students’ mental health, they say.
How did mental health parity laws affect new moms?
Pregnant and postpartum women with depression and anxiety have a slightly better chance of getting psychotherapy these days, a new study finds. And they are paying less of their own money when they do. A new analysis looks at the impact of two major health policies.
Black employees more likely to experience depression after workplace mistreatment
Workplace mistreatment results in higher rates of depression and sleep loss in Black employees than white employees according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.
A new way to measure bipolar disorder: Focus on the “spikes”
For people with bipolar disorder, a new way to measure the impact of treatment may be to measure the size of the “spikes” in their measures of mood and mania.
Mental Health-Related Emergency Room Trips Declined Significantly After Illinois Ended COVID-19 Lockdown
• After the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, ER visits and admission rates fell to pre-2016 rates during the 39 months after the pandemic
• Lower rates of ER visits may be related to wider use of telemedicine, crisis hotlines and better mental health care, as well as increased awareness
Your Best Friend From High School? Here’s Why Their Genes Mattered
Peer social genetic effects – the influence of a social partner’s genotype on the observable traits of another – influence risk for addiction and psychiatric disorders later in life, a Rutgers researcher finds
Upfront mental health supports for men with prostate cancer
Mental health screenings must be incorporated in routine prostate cancer diagnoses say University of South Australia researchers. The call follows new research that shows men need more supports both during and immediately after a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Sipping Alcohol in Early Adolescence May Contribute to Personality Changes and Depression
Children who try alcohol may experience mental health and personality effects as they transition to early adolescence. An analysis of alcohol sampling behavior in children ages 9 to 14, published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, found that children who had poor response inhibition and increased alcohol sipping behaviors might be more likely to have accelerated changes in personality traits and depression scores over time. The study suggests that even minimal alcohol experimentation in early adolescence may influence later alcohol use as well as personality and mental health issues.
Mental health apps may help those waiting for care, study finds
The recent surge in people seeking mental health care across the country has led to long wait times for first appointments with therapists and psychiatrists. Now, a new study offers hope that while they wait to get care, patients could still get some relief by using evidence-based smartphone apps and wearable devices to track sleep and activity.
LANGaware awarded Patient Engagement Solutions agreement with Premier, Inc. for Early Detection of Cognitive and Behavioral Health Diseases
LANGaware, a pioneering AI-driven healthcare technology company, has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for Patient Engagement Solutions with Premier, Inc.
New form of repetitive magnetic brain stimulation reduces treatment time for bipolar disorder
A potential new treatment for bipolar disorder (BP) that significantly shortens treatment time has emerged, following a randomized clinical trial using accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS). While current theta burst stimulation (TBS) treatments can take between four and six weeks to administer, this new technique reduces treatment to five days.
Older adults with insomnia at greater risk for developing depression
‘Older people who have insomnia show a very exaggerated risk of becoming depressed’
Digital Self-Harm Surges Among U.S. Teens from 2016 to 2021
Digital self-harm, where individuals anonymously post or share hurtful content about themselves online, has increased more than 88% since 2016. Between 2019 and 2021, about 9 to 12% of 13 to 17 year olds in the U.S. engaged in digital self-harm. The study also explored whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-harm.
From ‘trial and error’ to targeted precision: $17.9M grant accelerates mental health research
A major new grant will fund a study enrolling thousands of people from the time they schedule a mental health appointment, and gather data that could form the basis for precisely targeted treatment in future.
Postpartum urinary incontinence linked to mental health
A UT Southwestern Medical Center study of hundreds of underserved women showed that depression and anxiety, in addition to physical factors such as a higher body mass index and previous births, are associated with lingering postpartum urinary incontinence.
Playing youth sports linked to better mental health in adults
Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds. And those who dropped out of sports had poorer mental health than those who never played at all.
Disentangling between- and within-person variation in relationship science
Abstract Objective This article provides an overview of the Cross-Lagged Panel Model (CLPM), Random-Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model (RI-CLPM), and Latent Curve Model with Structured Residuals (LCM-SR), highlighting the major issues of the CLPM for relationship science, and discusses dyadic extensions…
Confronting trauma alleviates chronic pain among older veterans
A new study led by UCLA Health and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office found chronic pain among older adults could be significantly reduced through a newly developed psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related emotions that can exacerbate pain symptoms.
Ketamine, anesthetics for depression let anesthesiologists and psychiatrists collaborate on new treatments
Ketamine is emerging as a powerful tool to treat depression, and other anesthetics such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas) are also showing promise. As the established experts in using these medications to sedate patients during surgery or other procedures, anesthesiologists…
Psilera to Unveil New Data on Lead Clinical Asset at the BIO International Conference on June 5th
Ground-breaking preclinical data on next-generation psychedelic, PSIL-006, reveals therapeutic benefits in depression, anxiety, cognition, and sleep cycle restoration while eliminating hallucinations.
Weight gain is kicked to the curb in antipsychotic drug breakthrough
World first research from the University of South Australia shows that antipsychotics can be reformulated with a strategically engineered coating that not only mitigates unwanted weight gain but also boosts serotonin levels by more than 250%.
MIRA Pharmaceuticals in Discussions with Memorial Sloan Kettering to Collaborate on Preclinical Cancer Pain Model Utilizing The Company’s Novel Oral Ketamine Analog
MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) (“MIRA” or the “Company”), a pre-clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders, announced it is in advanced discussions with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to initiate a preclinical study evaluating MIRA’s novel oral ketamine analog, Ketamir-2, for the treatment of cancer-related pain and depression.
A Mediterranean diet can ease symptoms of stress and anxiety
It’s no secret that the Mediterranean diet is good for your health. Already recommended to reduce the risks of bowel cancer, heart disease, and dementia, new research from the University of South Australia shows that the Mediterranean diet can also reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Beyond Therapy: Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Fighting Depression
Study reveals VR’s potential in revolutionizing depression treatment, offering hope to millions worldwide.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Experts and Patients Available for Interviews on Trending Issues
Pitch of experts and patients regarding mental health awareness month
Placental hormone spike in late pregnancy linked to postpartum depressive symptoms
A University of California, Irvine-led team has found evidence of a potential link between patterns of changes in a key pregnancy hormone – placental corticotropin-releasing hormone – and symptoms of postpartum depression.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year according to the National Institute of Mental Health. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, UC San Diego Health mental health experts are available to discuss a wide range of…
Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression. But are they safe?
Commonly referred to as “magic mushrooms,” psilocybin is a promising alternative treatment for people with medication-resistant depression and anxiety.
In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most
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.
FDA Approves App To Help Treat Depression
Rhonda Schwindt, is an associate professor at the GW School of Nursing. She is a nationally certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with an active clinical practice specializing in LGBTQIA+ health, trauma, and treatment-resistant mood disorders. Amir Afkhami, an expert in…
April theory: Why molecular changes may boost our moods in spring.
Dr. Joseph Takahashi, one of the world’s leading experts on biological clocks, says spring is when many people who endure seasonal affective disorder begin to feel happier. He says several molecular changes are likely responsible for these mood changes, many…
Psychologist develops digital mental health program for children of divorce
A lecturer in psychology at Binghamton University, State University of New York has created a program named Children of Divorce – Coping with Divorce (CoD-CoD) to help youth develop better coping skills through their parents’ separation.
Helping diverse populations with the psychosocial impacts of cancer
A University of Delaware professor is testing interventions that address the psychosocial needs of African American patients with cancer and their families, with the goal of boosting communication skills and decreasing anxiety and depression for children whose parents have cancer.
UTEP Study: Prairie Voles Display Signs of Human-like Depression
In a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, UTEP 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.
Depression During Pregnancy is Tied to Increased Emergency Department Visits for Infants After Birth
Rutgers Health study finds that infants whose mothers have mild and moderate to severe depressive symptoms had more emergency department visits than those who had no symptoms
Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy
Mental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than just over a decade ago, a trio of new studies suggests. But the rise in diagnosis and care hasn’t happened equally across different groups and states.