Obstetrics & gynaecology
Experts urge tailored perinatal care for neurodivergent mothers
Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has called for greater recognition of the needs of neurodivergent mothers during perinatal care.
Oct 29, 2024
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Depression
Psychology & Psychiatry
Magnetic field applied to both sides of brain shows rapid improvement for depression
A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ineffective. The treatment—known ...
Oct 28, 2024
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Health
Doula support found to be significant and impactful for Medicaid patient outcomes
Cesarean deliveries were 47% less likely among Medicaid enrollees who received doula care, according to research conducted by US health care insurance provider Elevance Health, Inc. Women with doula support also had a 29% ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this "negativity bias," which can fuel the development ...
Oct 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poverty significantly increases risk of mental illness: UN
Poverty makes people up to three times more likely to suffer from mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety compared to the wealthy, the United Nations said in a report released Thursday.
Oct 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Common depression screening tool may miss the mark for people living with HIV
In a study in Social Science & Medicine—Mental Health, CUNY SPH doctoral alum Dana Watnick and team sought to explore local understandings of depression and mental distress among people living with HIV in Cameroon and assess ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment
A new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of mental health diagnosis, we need a data-driven approach based on the ways symptoms naturally co-occur in real life, and this approach could ...
Oct 21, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression challenges the functional capacity of young adults in Finland both at work and in leisure time
Depression and other mental health issues reduce the number of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) more than musculoskeletal diseases or cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent joint study by the University of ...
Oct 21, 2024
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Neuroscience
Uncovering factors that drive depression after a stroke
After a stroke, many people develop depression that is driven by factors including cognitive difficulties, a lack of social participation, and self-perceived poor recovery. This depression can persist for months or years, ...
Oct 21, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
At-home brain stimulation for depression is safe and effective, according to research
A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a study by researchers at UTHealth Houston; the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology ...
Oct 21, 2024
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