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| Major Depression, Unipolar Depression |
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Brief Description
Disorder in which five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. Symptoms include: depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day; markedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities most of the day, nearly every day; significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain; Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day; psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day; fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day; feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt; diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day; or recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt. (DSM-5)1 |
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- Psychotic-like experiences in adolescents linked to depression and self-destructive behavior - University of Helsinki - 11/19/2024
- Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties: study -- An inexpensive school-based program may help the most vulnerable - McGill University - 11/15/2024
- How to reduce social media stress by leaning in instead of logging off - University of British Columbia - 11/13/2024
- Depression rates in LGBTQIA+ students are three times higher than their peers, new research suggests - Taylor & Francis Group - 11/13/2024
- “Emotional contagion” a factor in senior’s mental health - University of Montreal - 11/11/2024
- Breaking free from negative thoughts using a scientifically gamified app: A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of a gamified app in easing depression symptoms by breaking negative thought patterns - JMIR Publications - 11/11/2024
- New study challenges social media’s mental health impact - Curtin University - 11/5/2024
- Childhood neglect associated with stroke, COPD, cognitive impairment, and depression - University of Toronto - 10/31/2024
- Study uncovers alarming patterns in the effects of family violence - Universiteit van Amsterdam - 10/29/2024
- Daylight saving time clock changes have substantial, but short-lived effect on how much sleep we get - University of Bristol - 10/25/2024
- Young people’s moods directly affected by social media ‘likes’ - Universiteit van Amsterdam - 10/24/2024
- Uncovering factors that drive depression after a stroke - Georgetown University Medical Center - 10/21/2024
- Good physical fitness from childhood protects mental health - University of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto - 10/15/2024
- New research identifies key mental health risk factors for children after trauma - University of East Anglia - 10/10/2024
- For preteens, more screen time is tied to depression, anxiety later - University of California - San Francisco - 10/7/2024
- Liver X receptor beta: a new frontier in treating depression and anxiety: Cholesterol regulator emerges as a surprising player in mental health research - Genomic Press - 10/4/2024
- Gender Nonconformity May Increase Mental Health Risks - Newsweek - 10/3/2024
- Satisfying friendships could be key for young, single adults' happiness - PLOS - 10/2/2024
- When detecting depression, the eyes have it: Stevens researcher develops two new AI-powered smartphone apps to spot warnings in our pupils, unconscious facial expressions and head movements - Stevens Institute of Technology - 9/30/2024
- Racial justice activism, advocacy found to reduce depression, anxiety in some teens - American Academy of Pediatrics - 9/27/2024
- Digital biomarkers shedding light on seasonality in mood disorders: Physical activity is linked to depressed state, daylength and sunlight intensity - PLOS - 9/25/2024
- Mental health issues are a common phenomenon in elite sport - Amsterdam University Medical Center - 9/23/2024
- Mental health concerns are a huge part of primary care practice: Family physicians are on the front line for handling mental illnesses across the lifespan - Duke University - 9/19/2024
- Millions of depressed Americans could benefit from psychedelic therapy, study finds - Genomic Press - 9/13/2024
- Wildfire smoke exposure boost risk of mental illness in youth, study suggests: The study of 10,000 youth is among the first to explore how particulate pollution impacts the adolescent brain - University of Colorado at Boulder - 9/12/2024
- Recognize the effects of serious assault on victims’ families, new study urges - City St George’s, University of London - 9/11/2024
- Anxiety and depression linked to chronic pain in children - Macquarie University - 9/9/2024
- Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances brain circuits to relieve depression - Stanford Medicine - 9/6/2024
- Serotonin to bounce back from adversity - University of Lausanne - 9/5/2024
- New research has found prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety - University of Exeter - 9/4/2024
- Depressed adolescents twice as likely to vape: Critical need for mental health support to prevent vaping onset - University of Sydney - 9/2/2024
- Study of 18 million people finds increased mental illnesses incidence following severe COVID-19, especially in unvaccinated people - University of Bristol - 8/21/2024
- Inflammation during childhood linked to onset of mental health issues in early adulthood – study reveals - University of Birmingham - 8/21/2024
- The power of play: Strengthening senior wellbeing through generational bonds - University of South Australia - 8/20/2024
- Growth from adversity: How older adults bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic - Florida Atlantic University - 8/20/2024
- In law enforcement, a link between head injuries and depression, PTSD: Study suggests 3 in 4 officers have experienced at least 1 concussion - Ohio State University - 8/5/2024
- Judging your own happiness could backfire: Experiencing emotions with acceptance is more useful, study finds - American Psychological Association - 8/1/2024
- Pandemic exacerbated depression in older adults with diabetes: Risk factors for depression included loneliness, chronic pain and being female - University of Toronto - 7/31/2024
- New clues point towards how exercise reduces symptoms of depression - University College London - 7/29/2024
- Your therapist wants you to go outside: Meta-analysis of existing research shows exposure to nature benefits those with diagnosed mental illness - University of Utah - 7/18/2024
- Multiple moves during childhood can increase the risks of depression in later life - University of Plymouth - 7/17/2024
- New form of repetitive magnetic brain stimulation reduces treatment time for bipolar disorder - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - 7/10/2024
- Researchers disclose the effect of social media use on the mental health of college students during the pandemic - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 7/1/2024
- Depictions of depression are often misleading - University of Turku - 6/28/2024
- Playing youth sports linked to better mental health in adults: Depression, anxiety are worst for those who played and quit - Ohio State University - 6/26/2024
- Positive emotion skills combat burnout among health care workers: But like with any intervention, it only works for those who use it - Northwestern University - 6/24/2024
- Personalized magnetic stimulation may help in treating depression - University of Helsinki - 6/24/2024
- Six distinct types of depression identified in Stanford Medicine-led study - Stanford Medicine - 6/17/2024
- Confronting trauma alleviates chronic pain among older veterans: Study finds newer psychotherapy provides greater pain reduction compared to cognitive behavioral therapy - University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences - 6/13/2024
- Short-term loneliness associated with physical health problems - Penn State - 6/13/2024
- How men can better support each other’s mental health - University of British Columbia - 6/13/2024
- Depressive symptoms may hasten memory decline in older people - University College London - 6/11/2024
- New study reveals links between social anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts in adolescents - University of East Anglia - 6/10/2024
- Poor quality diet makes our brains sad: Eating a poor quality diet might lead to brain changes that are associated with depression and anxiety - University of Reading - 6/5/2024
- Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study shows more than just social media use may be causing depression in young adults - Johns Hopkins Medicine - 5/29/2024
- Hitting the target with non-invasive deep brain stimulation: Potential therapy for addiction, depression, and OCD - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne - 5/29/2024
- Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks - University of Bristol - 5/28/2024
- Pioneering new study uncovers insights into PTSD & major depressive disorder: Findings may help researchers identify new therapeutic targets and biomarkers - University of Texas at Austin - 5/23/2024
- Mental disorders may spread in young people's social networks - University of Helsinki - 5/23/2024
- One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds - University of Cambridge - 5/22/2024
- Transitioning gender identities is not linked with depression: A landmark longitudinal study of LGBTQ+ youths has found that transitioning gender identities is not associated with depression - University of Texas at Austin - 5/22/2024
- Social media-related nightmare — a potential explanation for poor sleep quality and low affective well-being in the social media era? - Flinders University - 5/19/2024
- Loneliness and mental health problems are interconnected: Are lonely people more likely to have problems with mental health? Yes, but the obverse is also true - Norwegian University of Science and Technology - 5/16/2024
- Beyond therapy: Virtual reality shows promise in fighting depression - JMIR Publications - 5/6/2024
- Women are 40% more likely to experience depression during the perimenopause - University College London - 4/30/2024
- Physical activity in nature helps prevent several diseases, including depression and type 2 diabetes - University of Exeter - 4/25/2024
- Survey finds loneliness epidemic runs deep among parents: Majority of respondents feel isolation, loneliness and burnout from demands of parenthood - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 4/24/2024
- Low intensity exercise linked to reduced depression - Anglia Ruskin University - 4/24/2024
- Social media affects people’s views on mental illness: Subtle differences in messages have impact, study finds - Ohio State University - 4/23/2024
- In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most: Study links relationship strength to reduced depression for up to 1 year - Ohio State University - 4/22/2024
- Mindfulness and meditation: inward attention as a tool for mental health - Cognitive Neuroscience Society - 4/15/2024
- Living near green space associated with fewer emotional problems in preschool-age kids, NIH study finds - Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes - 4/10/2024
- Heart disease, depression linked by inflammation: study - Vanderbilt University Medical Center - 4/8/2024
- Study: Suicides among college athletes doubled in 20 years - University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine - 4/4/2024
- Treating anxiety, depression significantly impacts heart disease outcomes: Talk therapy and antidepressant medications improved heart outcomes, study finds - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 3/20/2024
- Being in therapy prior to COVID-19 pandemic prevented anxiety uptick during its peak - McLean Hospital - 3/13/2024
- Researchers show that menopause does not always impact mental health - Mass General Brigham - 3/5/2024
- Loneliness increases the risk of health deterioration in older adults - Amsterdam University Medical Center - 2/29/2024
- Intervention reduces likelihood of developing postpartum anxiety and depression by more than 70% - NIH/National Institute of Mental Health - 2/26/2024
- Women in healthcare face significantly higher burnout rates compared to their male colleagues: New study also identifies factors that protect women healthcare professionals against harmful stress - George Washington University - 2/22/2024
- Feeling Depressed as a Result of Menopause? Hormone Therapy May Help - The Menopause Society - 2/22/2024
- Understanding the relationship between our sleep, body clock and mental health - University of Southampton - 2/19/2024
- Walking, jogging, yoga and strength training ease depression: Even low intensity activities are beneficial, but the more vigorous the activity, the greater the benefits - BMJ - 2/14/2024
- Newly discovered mechanism explains heightened risk for suicidal behavior among some contraceptive users - Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAW - 2/12/2024
- Benefits of resistance exercise training in treatment of anxiety and depression - University of Limerick - 2/8/2024
- Ketamine's promise for severe depression grows, but major questions remain - Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 2/8/2024
- Are body temperature and depression linked? Science says, yes - University of California - San Francisco - 2/5/2024
- Psychological care delivered over the phone is an effective way to combat loneliness and depression, according to a major new study - University of York - 2/1/2024
- High school students who report using alcohol, cannabis or nicotine at higher risk for suicidal thoughts and other mental health disorders - Massachusetts General Hospital - 1/29/2024
- Relationships with caring adults provide a buffer against depression, anxiety, regardless of adverse childhood experiences - Columbia University Irving Medical Center - 1/18/2024
- Therapy versus medication: Comparing treatments for depression in heart disease - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - 1/17/2024
- Feeling depressed linked to short-term increase in bodyweight, study finds - University of Cambridge - 1/10/2024
- Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments - University College London - 1/10/2024
- For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefits - Rutgers University - 1/8/2024
- Memory, brain function, and behavior: exploring the intricate connection through fear memories - Boston University - 1/2/2024
- Sleep deprivation makes us less happy, more anxious: People’s emotional functioning suffers when their sleep is disrupted, study finds - American Psychological Association - 12/21/2023
- Connection between light levels and mental health – climate change could also have an impact in the future - University of Eastern Finland - 12/20/2023
- Less social media makes you happier and more efficient at work - Ruhr-University Bochum - 12/15/2023
- Caregiving can be stressful, but it could also lower risk of depression - University of Texas at Austin - 12/12/2023
- Genetic “protection” against depression was no match for pandemic stress - Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 12/11/2023
- Understanding subjective beliefs could be vital to tailoring more effective treatments for depression and ADHD - University of Surrey - 11/28/2023
- Survey finds patients’ coping styles changed during COVID-19 and that stable coping styles can reduce anxiety and depression - American Academy of Family Physicians - 11/27/2023
- Video games may make it easier for teens to discuss mental health - Radboud University Nijmegen - 11/22/2023
- People struggling with work addiction feel unwell even when they are working - Università di Bologna - 11/22/2023
- Depression, anxiety, and stress frequently co-occur in Black pregnant individuals: In a study of 452 patients, 62% reported depression in combination with anxiety or stress - Wolters Kluwer Health - 11/22/2023
- Why emotions stirred by music create such powerful memories: Study shows the dynamics of people’s emotions mold otherwise neutral experiences into memorable events - University of California - Los Angeles - 11/20/2023
- High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children’s behavior problems: Pregnancy a critical time for mental health care and support, study suggests - American Psychological Association - 11/16/2023
- Depression, anxiety and stress linked to poor heart health in two new studies - American Heart Association - 11/6/2023
- Teenagers are most likely to seek help for anxiety or depression at the start of the school year, says new study - University of Nottingham - 11/2/2023
- One sleepless night can rapidly reverse depression for several days: Acute sleep loss increases dopamine release and rewires the brain, new study finds - Northwestern University - 11/2/2023
- Do mild depressive and anxiety symptoms in fathers predict behavioral and cognitive problems in their children? - Frontiers - 11/1/2023
- Heated yoga may reduce depression symptoms, according to recent clinical trial: Findings suggest that sessions of just once a week may provide benefits - Massachusetts General Hospital - 10/23/2023
- Consistent lack of sleep is related to future depressive symptoms - University College London - 10/20/2023
- Women at much higher risk of depression after traumatic brain injury, analysis finds - American Society of Anesthesiologists - 10/16/2023
- Human Brain Cell Atlas offers unprecedented look at neuropsychiatric disorders: Researchers map gene switches and brain cell types associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer's disease and major depression - University of California - San Diego - 10/12/2023
- Antidepressants versus running for depression: is there a winner? - European College of Neuropsychopharmacology - 10/6/2023
- New research reveals link between childhood mental health problems and quality of life for young adults - RCSI - 9/29/2023
- What your hair and saliva say about your risk for depression and cognitive shortfalls during menopause: New study suggests hair and salivary cortisol levels may be correlated with depression symptom severity
and cognitive performance - The Menopause Society - 9/27/2023
- Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for mental health after all, study suggests - University of Cambridge - 9/20/2023
- Consumption of ultraprocessed food and risk of depression - JAMA Network - 9/20/2023
- Inflammatory signs for adolescent depression differ between boys and girls - King's College London - 9/13/2023
- High rates of depression and anxiety in people who use both tobacco and cannabis - PLOS - 9/13/2023
- Healthy lifestyle can help prevent depression – and new research may explain why - University of Cambridge - 9/11/2023
- Study sheds light on increased reports of suicidal behavior in teens - North Carolina State University - 9/11/2023
- Sleep-wake therapy gives new hope for teens with depression - University of California - San Francisco - 9/8/2023
- Positive body image linked to better life satisfaction: Largest study of its kind also finds people in rural areas appreciate their bodies more - Anglia Ruskin University - 9/5/2023
- Children with higher BMI at increased risk of developing depression - King's College London - 9/4/2023
- Talk therapy with other moms an effective treatment for postpartum depression, McMaster research shows - McMaster University - 8/31/2023
- Your genes influence whether depression leads to other diseases - Aarhus University - 8/29/2023
- Social media does not cause depression in children and young people: Yes, kids spend a lot of time on social media. And the prevalence of depression in youths has increased. But there's no evidence of a causal link - Norwegian University of Science and Technology - 8/24/2023
- Formerly depressed patients continue to focus on negative: Attending to positives may be as important as minimizing negatives to prevent relapse, study says - American Psychological Association - 8/21/2023
- Overuse of social media and devices top parent concerns as kids head back to school: Over half of parents worried about mental health issues; children's health concerns greater among parents in low-income households - Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 8/21/2023
- Positive “resilience factors” can help older adults mitigate negative effects of loneliness, study finds: Positive factors include engaging in activities, expanding one’s social network, and using technology - Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research - 8/15/2023
- Social media use interventions alleviate symptoms of depression - University College London - 8/11/2023
- Mothers experiencing depression can still thrive as parents: UBC Okanagan researcher explores how external supports offset the risks to children’s health posed by maternal depression - University of British Columbia Okanagan campus - 8/8/2023
- Symptoms of the body and the mind are frequent fellow travelers: JAMA Network Open commentary focuses on the relationship of pain, depression and anxiety - Regenstrief Institute - 8/7/2023
- Robust analysis challenges theory that depression and anxiety increase cancer risk - Wiley - 8/7/2023
- Modern antidepressants may reduce risk of relapse for patients with bipolar depression - University of British Columbia - 8/2/2023
- Brain single-cell study reveals genes that may be involved in post-traumatic stress and major depressive disorders - McLean Hospital - 7/26/2023
- Association of early-, middle-, and late-life depression with incident dementia - JAMA Network - 7/24/2023
- Men who previously used antidepressants significantly more likely to need them after having a child - University College London - 7/14/2023
- Pets do not significantly benefit the emotional health of owners with severe mental illness, study shows - CABI - 7/14/2023
- High-quality sleep promotes resilience to depression and anxiety - University of York - 7/13/2023
- New talking therapy for depression could be more effective and cheaper than CBT - University of Exeter - 7/12/2023
- In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, study shows - University of Cambridge - 7/10/2023
- Biomarkers may hold key to precision mental health diagnosis, care - Lehigh University - 7/10/2023
- Depression after traumatic brain injury could represent a new, distinct disease - Brigham and Women's Hospital - 7/5/2023
- Memories of childhood abuse and neglect has greater impact on mental health than the experience itself - King's College London - 7/5/2023
- Kindness meditation helps people with depression recall positive memories, study finds: The new approach builds off previous research linking depression to the retrieval of autobiographical memories - PLOS - 6/28/2023
- Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression in older adults - Johns Hopkins Medicine - 6/26/2023
- Stanford Medicine-led research identifies a subtype of depression: Using surveys, cognitive tests and brain imaging, researchers have identified a type of depression that affects about a quarter of patients - Stanford Medicine - 6/23/2023
- Can humor help treat depression and anxiety? - Wiley - 6/21/2023
- Prompt testosterone treatment improves mental health of transgender, gender-diverse people - The Endocrine Society - 6/18/2023
- Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness - Iowa State University - 6/14/2023
- New data demonstrates potential role of probiotic supplementation in adults with Major Depressive Disorder - King's College London - 6/14/2023
- New study links contraceptive pills and depression - Uppsala University - 6/13/2023
- LGB adults at higher risk of suicidal thoughts and self-harm - University College London - 6/8/2023
- Study identifies two aspects of sleep related to depression in college student athletes: Results highlight potential treatment targets for depression and sleep interventions - American Academy of Sleep Medicine - 6/5/2023
- Alcohol dependency in adolescence, but not consumption, linked with later depression risk - University College London - 6/1/2023
- Obesity increases risk of mental disorders throughout life - Complexity Science Hub Vienna - 5/30/2023
- Researchers treat depression by reversing brain signals traveling the wrong way - Stanford Medicine - 5/23/2023
- Data from wearables could be a boon to mental health diagnosis: WashU team uses Fitbit data, deep learning to detect depression, anxiety - Washington University in St. Louis - 5/22/2023
- Is there a link between depression and inflammation of the brain? - Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAW - 5/22/2023
- Did hormonal birth control make you depressed? If so, you may be at higher risk of postpartum depression - University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - 5/17/2023
- Anti-depressant agent KNT-127 reduces stress as well as depression: Scientists have developed a potential anti-depressant that exhibits anti-stressing as well as anti-depressant effects with minimal side effects - Tokyo University of Science - 5/8/2023
- Casual cannabis use by adolescents raises risk of depression, suicidality: Recreational users are two to four times as likely to develop psychiatric disorders than teens who don’t use cannabis at all - Columbia University Irving Medical Center - 5/6/2023
- Mental imagery a helpful way to distract teens from negative thought patterns, OSU study finds - Oregon State University - 4/27/2023
- Adults with accelerated biological aging are more likely to experience depression and anxiety - Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - 4/25/2023
- Signs you could be suffering from racial trauma – and tools for healing, according to therapists - Taylor & Francis Group - 4/25/2023
- Poor family cohesion is associated with long-term psychological impacts in bereaved teenagers - PLOS - 4/12/2023
- Scientists create model to predict depression and anxiety using artificial intelligence and social media - Agência FAPESP - 4/10/2023
- New genetic finding provides clue for personalizing depression treatment - Medical University of South Carolina - 4/7/2023
- Study reveals insights on pandemic-related drinking and mental health: People who maintained their drinking habits had lower prevalence of mental health issues compared to those who abstained or whose drinking patterns changed - University at Buffalo - 4/3/2023
- Newly discovered trigger for major depression opens new possibilities for treatments - University of Florida - 3/30/2023
- The more traumatic the childhood, the angrier the adult: Childhood trauma linked with greater tendency to anger in anxious or depressed patients - European Psychiatric Association - 3/25/2023
- Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people - Karolinska Institutet - 3/23/2023
- Depressed, and aging fast: Older adults with late-in-life-depression age biologically older than their chronological peers - University of Connecticut - 3/22/2023
- Researchers find strong adolescent-parent relationships lead to better long-term health outcomes in young adults - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 3/21/2023
- New evidence: Immune system cells in the gut linked to stress-induced depression - Johns Hopkins Medicine - 3/20/2023
- Progress in unlocking the brain's "code" for depression - Elsevier - 3/16/2023
- 'All work, no independent play' cause of children's declining mental health - Florida Atlantic University - 3/9/2023
- Are you chasing your dreams or running from your fears? A new study, the first of its kind, has shown that when it comes to pursuing personal goals and protecting your mental wellbeing it pays to understand your underlying motives - Edith Cowan University - 3/6/2023
- COVID-19 pandemic increased rates and severity of depression, whether people were infected or not - Intermountain Healthcare - 3/4/2023
- Social workers experienced depression, PTSD, and anxiety at alarming rates during pandemic - University of Toronto - 3/1/2023
- Regular physical activity can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioural difficulties, research suggests - University of Edinburgh - 3/1/2023
- Lending a paw for defense veterans: 'Clear evidence' that assistance dogs help improve mental health - University of South Australia - 3/1/2023
- Exercise more effective than medicines to manage mental health - University of South Australia - 2/23/2023
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients suffer significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation than those without IBS - University of Missouri-Columbia - 2/22/2023
- Can the lingering effects of a mild case of COVID-19 change your brain? Study finds brain changes in people with anxiety, depression symptoms - American Academy of Neurology - 2/20/2023
- Warning signs of poor mental health in athletes: ‘Put down’ language is a key indicator of poor mental health in athletes, recent research shows - Staffordshire University - 2/8/2023
- Poor coparenting linked to depression in dads - Karolinska Institutet - 1/24/2023
- When chronic stress activates these neurons, behavioral problems like loss of pleasure, depression result - Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University - 1/24/2023
- Scientists explain emotional 'blunting' caused by common antidepressants - University of Cambridge - 1/22/2023
- Older adults with asthma at high risk for depression during the COVID-19 pandemic - University of Toronto - 1/19/2023
- Study: Gender-affirming hormones improve mental health in transgender and nonbinary youth: Evidence from largest study in U.S. on the impact of gender-affirming hormones, with longest follow-up - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - 1/18/2023
- The link between mental health and ADHD is strong -- so why aren't we paying attention? - University of Bath - 1/16/2023
- Support from others in stressful times can ease impact of genetic depression risk, study suggests - Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 1/13/2023
- Managing emotions better could prevent pathological aging - Université de Genève - 1/13/2023
- Feeling depressed? Performing acts of kindness may help: Study finds helping others reduces focus on your own symptoms - Ohio State University - 1/10/2023
- Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioral disorders - eLife - 12/20/2022
- New support for a serotonin deficit in depression - Elsevier - 12/15/2022
- Immune system irregularities found in women with postpartum mood disorders: New study suggests inflammation may play a key role in maternal mental health - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - 12/5/2022
- Playing the piano boosts brain processing power and helps lift the blues - University of Bath - 12/2/2022
- 1 in 8 older adults experienced depression for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic - University of Toronto - 11/24/2022
- Corporal punishment affects brain activity, anxiety, and depression - Elsevier - 11/16/2022
- Teens with COVID-19 knowledge reported better well-being - Washington State University - 11/2/2022
- Feeling chirpy: Being around birds is linked to lasting mental health benefits - King's College London - 10/27/2022
- Study: How Early Fears Play Role in Future Anxiety, Depression - University of Texas at Dallas - 10/26/2022
- Timely interventions for depression might lower the future risk of dementia: Depression, treatment, and risk of dementia explored in a new study - Elsevier - 10/17/2022
- Talk therapy could improve mental health of people with dementia - University College London - 10/14/2022
- New study finds distinct brain networks associated with risk and resilience in depression - University of Iowa Health Care - 10/13/2022
- Social media use linked to developing depression regardless of personality - University of Arkansas - 10/3/2022
- Unlocking the power of our emotional memory: Neuroscientists show that it's possible to turn the volume down on a negative memory by stimulating other, happier ones - Boston University - 10/3/2022
- Not pursuing your goals during the pandemic is good for your mental health - University of Waterloo - 9/28/2022
- A new understanding of the neurobiology of impulsivity: Novel genetically based impulsivity score may help identify children who are especially vulnerable - McGill University - 9/22/2022
- Nearly one in 10 in the US reports having depression: Prevalence is particularly high among adolescents and young adults - Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - 9/19/2022
- Daytime eating may benefit mental health: A study on meal timing found that eating at night increased depression and anxiety-related mood levels among participants - Brigham and Women's Hospital - 9/12/2022
- Psychological distress before COVID-19 infection increases risk of long COVID - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - 9/7/2022
- Replacing social media use with physical activity can do a lot to improve your mental health, according to a new study - Ruhr-University Bochum - 9/7/2022
- Robots can be better at detecting mental wellbeing issues in children than parent-reported or self-reported testing, a new study suggests - University of Cambridge - 9/1/2022
- Feeling anxious or blue? Ultra-processed foods may be to blame: Researchers find U.S. adults who consume more ultra-processed food report more adverse mental symptoms - Florida Atlantic University - 8/25/2022
- Family and social support may influence caregiver stress and depression - Weill Cornell Medicine - 8/25/2022
- Vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults - University of Eastern Finland - 8/12/2022
- Regular enquiry about well-being vs. universal screening recommended to detect depression in pregnancy and after birth - Canadian Medical Association Journal - 7/25/2022
- Dentists and dental hygienists on early front lines of COVID-19 report symptoms of anxiety, depression: First known U.S. study to examine mental health of dental professionals during pandemic, association between COVID-19 vaccine and mental health - American Dental Association - 7/25/2022
- A study links long covid-related fatigue to anxiety and depression for the first time - Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) - 7/20/2022
- No evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, finds comprehensive review - University College London - 7/19/2022
- Depression linked to consuming an inflammatory diet, increasing risk of frailty: Middle-aged and older adults with depression may be more vulnerable to the effects of dietary inflammation on the development of frailty and other health issues - Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research - 7/19/2022
- Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression - University of Reading - 7/19/2022
- Scientists pinpoint reason why women may not respond to depression treatments the same as men - University of California - Davis - 7/13/2022
- Depression in fathers and children linked, regardless of genetic relatedness - Penn State - 7/6/2022
- Gardening can cultivate better mental health - University of Florida - 7/6/2022
- Feelings of detachment predict worse mental health outcomes after trauma: Patients who experience this symptom may benefit from early interventions - McLean Hospital - 6/22/2022
- Losing a grandmother may trigger rise in depression for some of her survivors: The study found adolescent boys experienced a 50% increase in depressive symptoms - Penn State - 6/15/2022
- Changing the channel: Study sheds new light on a promising antidepressant - Weizmann Institute of Science - 6/7/2022
- New study shows bidirectional link between inflammatory bowel disease and depression - University of Southern California - Health Sciences - 6/2/2022
- Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids: However, kids who exclusively play individual sports more likely to face mental health challenges - PLOS - 6/1/2022
- Pregnant moms and depression: Study links rising symptoms to kids’ behavioral issues - University of California - Los Angeles - 5/31/2022
- Large multi-hospital study: Adolescent females were especially vulnerable to mental health impact of pandemic-related school closings - University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences - 5/26/2022
- Pandemic-related stressors in pregnant women may impact their babies before they’re born - Children's National Hospital - 5/26/2022
- Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds: Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research - University of Exeter - 5/20/2022
- Young adults’ reasons for not seeking treatment for depression - JAMA Network - 5/10/2022
- A better diet helps beat depression in young men - University of Technology Sydney - 5/9/2022
- Social media break improves mental health, study suggests - University of Bath - 5/6/2022
- Study finds deep divide on mental health impact of COVID-19: Research uses mobile technology to compare emotional well-being of college students before and during the pandemic - Dartmouth College - 5/4/2022
- Stress, anxiety and depression during pregnancy may hinder toddler's cognitive development - Children's National Hospital - 4/29/2022
- New studies show special mental health risks for certain groups of new doctors: Surgeons-in-training, and first-year residents who identify as LGBTQ+, experience more new signs of depression than peers - Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 4/29/2022
- Antidepressants are not associated with improved quality of life in the long run, study finds - PLOS - 4/20/2022
- Poor sleep patterns associated with anxiety, depression symptoms during the pandemic - Brigham and Women's Hospital - 4/20/2022
- Witnessing parental domestic violence in childhood linked to mental illness in adulthood - University of Toronto - 4/20/2022
- Socioeconomic factors affect response to depression treatment: Cross-college collaboration highlights importance of patients’ home environments - University of Cincinnati - 4/15/2022
- Association Between Physical Activity and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - JAMA Network - 4/13/2022
- Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy - Iowa State University - 3/30/2022
- New paper reveals impact of first lockdown on depression and anxiety diagnosis - University of Bath - 3/23/2022
- Mindfulness alleviates post-gun violence trauma and depression: UC San Diego School of Medicine pilot study finds eight weeks of mindfulness training effective in reducing trauma, depression and stress in individuals grieving from gun violence - University of California - San Diego - 3/22/2022
- Do 'behavioral psychedelics' help patients make lasting, positive change? - University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences - 3/16/2022
- Novel therapy for family caregivers reduces depression and boosts well-being - Massachusetts General Hospital - 3/15/2022
- A third of new moms during early COVID had postpartum depression - University of Michigan - 3/14/2022
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy benefits people with depression through promoting self-kindness - University of Exeter - 3/9/2022
- Pregnant women have lingering depression despite antidepressant treatment: First study to show pregnant and postpartum women experience depression, anxiety even with medication - Northwestern University - 3/4/2022
- Exposure to great outdoors boosted mental health during pandemic: Study finds those who spent more time in green spaces reported less depression, anxiety - University of Colorado at Boulder - 3/2/2022
- Study shows high prevalence of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder after COVID-19 - Agência FAPESP - 2/15/2022
- Study highlights worldwide disparities in treatment rates for major depressive disorder - PLOS - 2/15/2022
- COVID-19 vaccination boosts mental health along with immunity, study finds - Elsevier - 2/15/2022
- The ‘silent epidemic’: Study reveals impact of loneliness among older American women during the pandemic - University at Buffalo - 2/7/2022
- Study finds high levels of depression, anxiety among disabled people during COVID-19 pandemic - Oregon State University - 2/3/2022
- Depression and anxiety spiked in pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic, research shows - University of Essex - 1/31/2022
- Another pandemic challenge for nurses: Sleep problems - Difficulty sleeping due to work stress and scheduling contributes to nurses' anxiety and depression - New York University - 1/27/2022
- The best way to fix a sad mood: Whatever you think works best: Study finds advantage to believing you’re using your strengths - Ohio State University - 1/20/2022
- Stress associated with an increased risk of getting Covid-19, study finds - University of Nottingham - 1/12/2022
- Could childhood inflammation or infection be a cause of depression and psychosis? - Wolters Kluwer Health - 1/11/2022
- Scientists may have discovered why severe depression affects women and men differently - Université Laval - 1/10/2022
- Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys’ behavioral problems - The Endocrine Society - 1/6/2022
- Clinical trial reveals that omega-3 fish oil supplements do not help prevent depression: Findings help clarify mixed results from previous studies - Massachusetts General Hospital - 12/21/2021
- Stigma surrounding depression drops for first time in US, but increases for other mental illnesses - Indiana University - 12/21/2021
- Small measures can be a big help for children of mothers with depression - Uppsala University - 12/20/2021
- Prescribe fewer antidepressants, and for shorter periods, doctors advised: Trial data don’t often assess outcomes that matter most to patients - BMJ - 12/20/2021
- Dog ownership was associated with fewer negative psychological impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a US survey - PLOS - 12/15/2021
- What is treatment-resistant depression? New report calls for clearer definition to inform research and improve treatment - King's College London - 12/14/2021
- Study finds parental stress as a contributing factor linking maternal depression to child anxiety and depressive symptoms - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - 12/1/2021
- Sick and tired: Study reveals toll of poor sleep among health care workers - Columbia University Irving Medical Center - 11/29/2021
- Pandemic depression persists among older adults: Study - McMaster University - 11/25/2021
- New study shows that treating insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy can prevent major depression in older adults - University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences - 11/24/2021
- How have people’s daily activities affected mood during the COVID-19 pandemic? - Wiley - 11/17/2021
- Sitting more linked to increased feelings of depression, anxiety - Iowa State University - 11/8/2021
- School-based screening increases identification of, treatment for depression - Penn State - 11/5/2021
- Lack of sleep affecting students’ mental health especially women: Daytime tiredness and sleep deprivation put students at risk of depression and high stress - Taylor & Francis Group - 11/2/2021
- Depression, anxiety may be linked to c-section risk among pregnant women - Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 10/20/2021
- Demand for mental health treatment continues to increase, say psychologists: Many psychologists have increased workloads, long waitlists, APA survey finds - American Psychological Association - 10/19/2021
- Ground-breaking trial prevents loneliness among older people during Covid pandemic - University of York - 10/12/2021
- The Lancet: COVID-19 pandemic led to stark rise in depressive and anxiety disorders globally in 2020, with women and younger people most affected - The Lancet - 10/8/2021
- Nature-based activities can improve mood and reduce anxiety, new study shows - University of York - 10/7/2021
- Witnessing abuse of sibling can lead to mental health issues - University of New Hampshire - 9/16/2021
- Subthreshold depression in adolescents can be successfully treated with psychological interventions, study finds: Interventions, including CBT, are now shown to be effective in the treatment of these conditions - Elsevier - 9/15/2021
- Integrated Treatment for Depression and Heart Failure Improves Quality of Life and Mood - University of Pittsburgh - 8/30/2021
- Histamine could be a key player in depression, according to study in mice - Imperial College London - 8/17/2021
- Less passive screen time, more structure better for kids' mental health during pandemic - PLOS - 8/16/2021
- New findings on how ketamine acts against depression - Karolinska Institutet - 8/11/2021
- Depression and anxiety symptoms have doubled, help needed, warn clinical psychologists: Meta-analysis of studies involving more than 80,000 youth globally finds an alarming percentage of children and adolescents face a mental health crisis - University of Calgary - 8/9/2021
- Physical activity jolts brain into action in the event of depression - Ruhr-University Bochum - 8/4/2021
- Anxiety, depression, burnout rising as college students prepare to return to campus: Experts at Ohio State create checklist to promote and protect student mental health - Ohio State University's Office of the Chief Wellness Officer - 7/26/2021
- 65+ and lonely? Don't talk to your doctor about another prescription - University of California - San Francisco - 7/26/2021
- Which students are at most risk of mental health problems during COVID-19 lockdowns? - Wiley - 7/21/2021
- Medication or exercise? What works best for seniors with mild to moderate depression? Effectiveness of physical exercise in older adults with mild to moderate depression - American Academy of Family Physicians - 7/14/2021
- A third of teens, young adults reported worsening mental health during pandemic: Disrupted social connections a factor, study finds - Ohio State University - 7/12/2021
- One in four adults with depression or anxiety lack mental health support during pandemic: Women twice as likely as men to report an unmet need for mental health counseling - University of Toronto - 7/6/2021
- Toxic workplaces increase risk of depression by 300% - University of South Australia - 6/23/2021
- More than 6% of Europeans suffer from depression - IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute) - 6/22/2021
- During COVID-19 pandemic, increased screen time correlates with mental distress - American Society for Microbiology - 6/20/2021
- COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on the mental health of adolescents: While substance use declined, social isolation has especially affected the mental health of girls - Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health - 6/6/2021
- Waking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits - University of Colorado at Boulder - 5/28/2021
- Why is it so hard to withdraw from some antidepressants? - University of Illinois at Chicago - 5/27/2021
- Roots of major depression revealed in all its genetic complexity - Yale University - 5/27/2021
- Worrying about your heart increases risk for mental health disorders: Heart-focused anxiety a significant predictor of depression - University of Houston - 5/20/2021
- Study finds evidence emotional support animals benefit those with chronic mental illness: Researchers documented lower anxiety, depression and loneliness, as well as changes in key stress and bonding biomarkers, in a first-of-its-kind pilot study - University of Toledo - 5/20/2021
- Combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy more effective in treating depression - American Academy of Family Physicians - 5/11/2021
- How bullying and obesity can affect girls' and boys' mental health - Uppsala University - 5/7/2021
- Partners of people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have often a mental disorder: Almost half of the parents who have children together with a parent with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, are themselves burdened by psychological issues - Aarhus University - 5/4/2021
- Childhood air pollution exposure linked to poor mental health at age 18: Risk factor is equivalent to lead exposure - Duke University - 4/28/2021
- During pandemic's first 9 months, depression and anxiety increased sharply among Americans - Boston College - 4/22/2021
- Frequent internet use by older people during lockdown linked to mental health benefits - University of Surrey - 4/22/2021
- Urgent shortage of evidence for safe withdrawal from antidepressants - University of Southampton - 4/22/2021
- Pregnant and postpartum women report elevated depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress during COVID-19 pandemic - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - 4/21/2021
- People want to improve mental health by exercising, but stress and anxiety get in the way - McMaster University - 4/12/2021
- Antidepressant use in pregnancy tied to affective disorders in offspring; no causal link - The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine - 4/12/2021
- Supportive partners protect relationship quality in people with depression or stress: New findings emerge from UMass Amherst newlyweds study - University of Massachusetts Amherst - 4/8/2021
- Self-compassion can lessen feelings of work-from-home loneliness, finds study - Indiana University - 3/18/2021
- National poll: Pandemic has negatively impacted teens' mental health: Nearly half of parents have noticed a new or worsening mental health condition in their teen since the pandemic started - Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 3/15/2021
- High rates of mental health disorder among all health and social care groups - University College London - 3/10/2021
- Problematic internet use and teen depression are closely linked, new Concordia study finds: Adolescents who spend too much time online might be at risk of depressive symptoms, substance abuse and poor grades - Concordia University - 3/9/2021
- Large number of COVID-19 survivors will experience cognitive complications - Oxford Brookes University - 3/4/2021
- Learning about health from trusted sources may help teens battle depression - Penn State - 3/3/2021
- Depression and anxiety among first-year college students worsen during pandemic: Study by UNC-Chapel Hill shows impact of social isolation and remote instruction - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 3/3/2021
- Pandemic got you down? A little nature could help: Spending time in nature can help ease stressful feelings, researchers found - University of Connecticut - 2/18/2021
- Irregular sleep schedules connected to bad moods and depression, study shows: The more variation in wake-up time and sleep time, the worse mood and more chance of depression symptoms in study of first-year medical residents - Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan - 2/18/2021
- Boys who play video games have lower depression risk - University College London - 2/18/2021
- Robotic dogs & laughter therapy: combating loneliness & isolation while social distancing - University of Cambridge - 2/17/2021
- Dual treatments help PTSD and depression - Flinders University - 2/4/2021
- Sleep deprivation may exacerbate frailty's effects on mental health in older adults - Wiley - 2/3/2021
- US adults report highest stress level since early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: More than 80% report emotions associated with prolonged stress, says post-inauguration Stress in America survey - American Psychological Association - 2/2/2021
- Study: Negative mental health effects of pandemic lockdowns spike, then fade - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau - 1/25/2021
- Preventing loneliness in children of depressed mothers may reduce adolescent suicidality - University of Exeter - 1/25/2021
- Depression in new fathers connected to relationship insecurities - Lund University - 1/22/2021
- Age provides a buffer to pandemic's mental health impact, University of Connecticut researchers say - University of Connecticut - 1/20/2021
- Psychological well-being declined during second wave of the pandemic - especially for men - Aarhus University - 1/19/2021
- More than half of COVID-19 health care workers at risk for mental health problems - University of Utah Health - 1/12/2021
- Study finds risk factors linked to COVID-19 mental health impacts for college students - North Carolina State University - 1/12/2021
- Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing -- but unlikely to work for everyone - University of Cambridge - 1/11/2021
- How to mitigate the impact of a lockdown on mental health - University of Basel - 1/7/2021
- Heading outdoors keeps lockdown blues at bay: Study finds time spent outdoors is associated with higher levels of happiness - Anglia Ruskin University - 1/7/2021
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