Depression
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TMS tied to ‘marked’ antidepressant, anxiolytic effects in anxious depression
“TMS is quite effective in the more difficult-to-treat and more disabled group of anxious depressives,” said Dr. Scott Aaronson.
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Primary care providers are increasingly addressing mental health concerns
A new study’s findings point to a sizable gap in psychiatric care.
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Loneliness risk elevated among young cancer survivors
Young cancer survivors were more than twice as likely to report loneliness at study baseline and follow-up.
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Long-term depression may hasten brain aging in midlife
Adults with higher levels of depressive symptoms over 25 years had three times the odds of poor cognitive function.
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Psychiatric illnesses share common brain network
The findings highlight the possibility of “potentially developing transdiagnostic treatments based on common neurobiology, not just symptom...
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Concern grows over ‘medical assistance in dying for mental illness’ law
With the addition of serious mental illness as an eligible category, Canada is on track to have the most liberal assisted-death policy in the...
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Depression guidelines fall short in characterizing withdrawal
A systematic review highlights the challenges in separating antidepressant withdrawal from depression relapse.
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Guidelines recommend CBT alone for mild acute depression, more options for more severe cases
These nuanced recommendations contrast sharply with the American College of Physicians’ 2016 guideline for depression treatment.
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Geriatrician advises on use of vitamin D supplementation, lecanemab, and texting for her patients
There is growing awareness of the impact of social isolation on health outcomes, particularly among older adults.
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Low serum LDH shows potential as depression biomarker
Decreased LDH also was an independent risk factor for suicide in adults with major depressive disorder.
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Self-management app may boost quality of life
The smartphone intervention was significantly associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms vs usual care.