Psychology & Psychiatry
Over years, depression changes the brain, new study shows
Is clinical depression always the same illness, or does it change over time?
Feb 27, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression affects the brains of males and females differently
When researchers in the UK exposed depressed adolescents to happy or sad words and imaged their brains, they found that depression has different effects on the brain activity of male and female patients in certain brain regions. ...
Jul 11, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Depression found to affect the care and survival of patients with breast cancer
In a recent study, having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of survival. The findings are published in the journal Cancer.
Apr 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Insomnia may forecast depression, thinking problems in older people
(HealthDay)—Insomnia may significantly increase the risk that older adults will be unable to shake off depression, researchers say.
May 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Postnatal depression has greater impact on children's development when it is persistent and severe
Postnatal depression which persists beyond 6 months after birth and is severe, increases the risk of children exhibiting behavioural problems, achieving lower GCSE mathematics grades at 16 years and having depression at 18 ...
Feb 1, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Younger adults with inflammatory disease at greater risk of anxiety and depression – new study
The often painful and stigmatising nature of chronic inflammatory disorders, such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, can take a toll on people's quality of life, ultimately leading to anxiety and depression. But could ...
Mar 8, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Concerning' findings emphasize importance of depression screening
University of Queensland researchers are calling for screening of perinatal depression (PND) for all women during pregnancy, after finding women with persistent depression are at high risk of developing the condition.
Aug 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When the blues won't let you be
Rini Kramer-Carter has tried everything to pull herself out of her dark emotional hole: individual therapy, support groups, tai chi and numerous antidepressants.
Oct 10, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cognitive behavior therapy significantly reduced depression and anxiety in chronic pain patients
The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017 has shown that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that focuses on psychological ...
Jun 15, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children with asthma at-risk for mental health issues
(Medical Xpress)—A new study has found that young children with severe or persistent asthma are at higher risk of developing many common mental health problems.
Sep 13, 2012
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