by New York University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Black women with symptoms of depression more often report sleep disturbances, self-criticism, and irritability than stereotypical symptoms such as depressed mood, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Columbia University School of Nursing. “Based on our findings, it’s...
by Ciara McCabe, The Conversation Women use HRT to manage a variety of menopause symptoms. Credit: Fr/ Shutterstock A growing number of women are turning to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate distressing symptoms of the menopause—including hot flushes, bladder weakness, vaginal dryness, joint pain, brain fog, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression. For many women, HRT can...
by Aalto University Joonas Laurinoja (in the middle) plans to use the device in his own project in the field of magnetic resonance imaging. Matilda Makkonen on the left and Ida Granö on the right. Credit: Mikko Raskinen Clinicians and researchers have long used transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat and study chronic pain and severe...
by Lindsey Tanner Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The psychedelic chemical in “magic mushrooms” may ease depression in some hard-to-treat patients, a preliminary study found. The effects were modest and waned over time but they occurred with a single experimental dose in people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants. The study is part...
Pauline Anderson September 14, 2022 Ketamine infusions can help reduce symptoms of suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), new research suggests. Results from a retrospective chart review analysis, which included more than 400 participants with TRD, illustrate that ketamine is a safe and rapid treatment in a real-world patient population, lead author...
by Jennifer Brown, University of Iowa Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study that links the location of brain injury to levels of depression in patients following the injury has identified two distinct brain networks; one associated with increased depression symptoms and one associated with decreased depression symptoms. The large-scale study led by researchers with...
Depression impacts millions of people in the United States alone, but the disorder can be challenging to treat. Some people do not respond well to the typical medications or therapies doctors use to treat depression. So, experts are constantly researching new ways to help improve treatment options for people with depression. A new study published...
by University of Colorado at Boulder Credit: CC0 Public Domain It can be painful to watch a friend struggle with their mental health. Here are some common symptoms of depression to watch for and ways to support a friend or loved one who is struggling. 1. Difficulty getting out of bed It’s perfectly normal to...
by Jennifer Walker, University of Connecticut Credit: CC0 Public Domain Major depression in older adults is very common, disabling, and increases the risk of many diseases of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, cardiovascular issues and even mortality. Therefore, it constitutes a major public health issue, especially considering the growing number of older adults in...
by Julien DURY Debates on the role of serotonin only illustrate how difficult it is to understand the biological and social workings of an illness as complex as depression. A controversy in the scientific community over recent claims anti-depressants can be ineffective at treating depression has highlighted the difficulties in understanding mental health conditions. One...
