Psychology & Psychiatry
New antidepressant target discovered
Northwestern Medicine scientists have shown how manipulating a novel target in the brain using gene therapy could lead to new treatments for depression.
Jul 12, 2016
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Medical research
What is repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and how does it actually work?
A line in this week's federal budget allocating A$288.5 million to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) therapy might pass most people by.
May 13, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Managing negative thoughts helps combat depression in Parkinson's patients
People with Parkinson's disease who engage in cognitive behavioral therapy—a form of psychotherapy that increases awareness of negative thinking and teaches coping skills—are more likely to overcome depression and anxiety, ...
Apr 01, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Antidepressants and opioids double the risk of falls and fractures in older people
Taking antidepressants or opioids more than doubles the risk of a fall and hip fracture in older people, according to a paper published today in Australian Prescriber.
Jun 03, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
If you're coming off antidepressants, withdrawals and setbacks may be part of the process
Depression is a common mental disorder affecting over 300 million people across the world. It's estimated that one in ten people in Australia (10.4%) suffer from depression.
Apr 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Integrated therapy treating obesity and depression is effective
An intervention combining behavioral weight loss treatment and problem-solving therapy with as-needed antidepressant medication for participants with co-occurring obesity and depression improved weight loss and depressive ...
Mar 05, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why natural depression therapies are better than pills
Winter is upon us. And with it comes the annual worsening of depressive symptoms. Sadly, in the United States, suicide continues to claim more lives than firearms, and suicide rates are increasing in nearly all states. The ...
Nov 14, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Talking with the doctor makes it easier to deal with grief and bereavement
In a comprehensive study, researchers from Aarhus University have demonstrated that grieving patients who receive talk therapy from a general practitioner shortly after a relative's death have a lower risk of suicide and ...
Sep 21, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds apparent benefits of addition of adjunctive antidepressants to mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder patients, who comprise 1-4 percent of the population, suffer from chronic mood swings that alternate between "manic" episodes, characterized by inflated energy, self-esteem and risky behavior, and depression, ...
Mar 30, 2018
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Health
Will a machine pick your next medication?
What once seemed like a scene from a 22nd century sci-fi movie is reality today. High speed, big data-processing computers combine artificial intelligence with human know-how to crack complex health care conditions. This ...
Feb 16, 2018
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