New Research: Higher Education Linked to Increased Risk of Depression and Anxiety
Young people who are in higher education in England exhibit a slightly higher risk of experiencing depression and anxiety compared to those not in higher…
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Spike in Child Mental Health Emergencies During Second Year of COVID Pandemic
A surge in girls’ visits drove the trend, fueling longer waits for inpatient care. During the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a…
Ketamine Nasal Spray: A Game-Changer for Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Increases the number of patients likely to respond to treatment for major depression. A major clinical trial shows that the drug, esketamine, one of the…
Alarming Link Discovered: Concussions and Suicide Risk in High School Students
High school students, particularly males, with a history of concussion in the last year, showed a higher tendency for suicidal thoughts, planning, or attempts compared…
Rapid Relief: Ketamine’s Surprisingly Swift Treatment of PTSD and Depression
Recent research indicates that ketamine, traditionally an anesthetic, can quickly reduce PTSD and depression symptoms. This finding is significant given the slow onset of traditional…
Hearts on the Line: Anxiety and Depression As Silent Accelerators of Cardiovascular Disease
Two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 link mental health to heart health, showing that depression and anxiety can hasten the…
Mind-Bending Medicine: The Psychedelic Depression Breakthrough
Journal of Psychiatric Practice presents review and update on psychedelics for mental disorders. A growing body of evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs may be useful…
Ancient Denisovan DNA Could Be Increasing Modern Humans’ Risk of Mental Health Disorders Like Depression
The research indicates that the genetic variant observed, which affects zinc regulation, could have signified an evolutionary advantage in our ancestors’ adaptation to the cold….
Stanford Study Uncovers Surprising Twist in Ketamine’s Effect on Depression
In an unusual trial, Stanford Medicine researchers found that a patient’s belief that they had received ketamine, even if they didn’t, could improve their depression….
Reported vs. Real: Are Teen Suicidal Behaviors Increasing or Are We Just Noticing More?
Reports from the decade leading up to the COVID pandemic indicated a rise in suicidal behaviors in children, pointing to a potential mental health crisis…
Scientists Identify 7 Lifestyle Factors That Can Lower Your Risk of Depression
New findings indicate that maintaining a healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep, and frequent social connection,…
Unlocking the Global Secret to Senior Happiness: The Surprising Power of Hobbies
A hobby is associated with reduced depressive symptoms and increased happiness, self-rated health, and life satisfaction in individuals aged 65 and above. This observation is…
Unseen Side Effects: Past Depression Can Cause You To See the World Differently
Focusing on positive aspects could be as crucial as reducing negative factors in preventing relapse, according to a study. Individuals who have overcome a significant…
Memory Magic: New Study Reveals Unexpected Benefits of Antidepressants
New research from Rice University finds that antidepressants may actually reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression while improving overall memory function. The study…
Brain Plasticity & SSRIs: Breakthrough on How Antidepressants Work – Why They Take Weeks To Kick-In
Researchers have uncovered that the weeks-long delay in SSRI antidepressant benefits may stem from increased brain plasticity and synapse density over initial weeks of intake,…
Ketamine’s Triumph Over Depression: Clinical Trial Results
A recent trial shows a low-cost version of ketamine effectively treats severe depression, with over 20% of participants achieving total remission. The cost-effective treatment could…
Antidepressants vs. Running: What Works Best to Beat Depression
First trial to directly compare effects of treatments on mental and physical health shows clear benefits of exercise, and slight physical worsening with antidepressants. But…
Dads in Distress: The Overlooked Postpartum Depression in Fathers
A University of Illinois Chicago study found that fathers can suffer from postpartum depression. The research highlights the significance of engaging men in healthcare during…