Health
Housing insecurity linked to poorer teen health outcomes
There is an association for housing insecurity starting in infancy and poorer adolescent outcomes, according to a study published online July 1 in Pediatrics.
Jul 2, 2024
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Depression
Psychology & Psychiatry
Behavioral health researchers study hundreds of brain scans to explore the biology of depression
In the last 50 years, behavioral health researchers have made major progress in understanding depression not as a condition born purely from lived experiences, but as a multi-faceted disorder with complex underlying biology. ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers disclose the effect of social media use on the mental health of college students during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented effect on college students' mental health. Symptoms like anxiety and major depression in young adults ages 18-25 increased significantly compared to before the pandemic.
Jul 1, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression therapy has magnetic appeal across Minnesota
A magnetic therapy for persistent depression is in such demand in the Twin Cities that Allina Health has doubled its capacity with the opening of a new mental health center in Fridley, Minnesota.
Jul 1, 2024
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Medications
Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study
A new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early trial results suggested on Monday.
Jun 29, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study suggests depictions of depression are often misleading
A Finnish study, appearing in the journal Psychopathology, shows that people are commonly given misleading information about depression. According to the researchers, inaccurate information makes it harder for people to understand ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
First of its kind study shines light on LGBTQ+ farmer mental health
LGBTQ+ people involved in farm work are over three times more likely to experience depression and suicidal intent and about two and a half times more likely to experience anxiety than the general population. That's according ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows weak associations between psychiatric symptoms and selected inflammatory biomarkers
A new study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology shows weak associations between psychiatric symptoms and selected inflammatory biomarkers in patients with chronic pain. The study found that sickness behavior contributed ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression in adolescents linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Depression affects about 8% of adolescents worldwide and is a known risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. While the reasons for this risk are not well understood, a study from The Hospital for ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Medical research
Electroconvulsive therapy or ketamine? Clinical factors affect outcomes
Patients with moderate to severe treatment-resistant depression (TRD) might have better symptom relief from ketamine infusions than from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), but those with severe TRD could benefit more from ECT ...
Jun 26, 2024
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