Latest articles for Major Depressive Disorder
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‘Disturbing’ lack of follow-up care after psychiatric crises
Patients who had received both primary care and mental health care before an acute event had the highest odds of receiving follow-up.
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Home-based transcranial stimulation succeeds for MDD
Treatment of major depressive disorder at home with real-time supervision improved clinical outcomes that persisted at 6 months.
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E-health program improves perinatal depression
Patients who used an online intervention showed decreased depression, anxiety, and stress, compared with routine care.
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Digital mental health training acceptable to boarding teens
The tablet- and workbook-based program aims to teach mental health skills ahead of psychiatric admission.
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Long-term antidepressant use tied to an increase in CVD, mortality risk
“Careful assessment of the long-term cardiometabolic effects of antidepressant treatment is critical,” said Dr. Narinder Bansal.
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Unconventional wisdom: Major depression tied to childhood trauma is treatable
"Evidence-based psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy should be offered to depressed patients, regardless of their childhood trauma status."
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CRP levels could predict SSRI success
SSRIs were less effective in depressed patients with high C-reactive protein levels than in those with low levels.
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A ‘setback’ for anti-inflammatory treatment in depression
Study results showed minocycline was well tolerated but was not superior to placebo in reducing depressive symptoms.
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Eighty percent of U.S. maternal deaths are preventable: Study
“It’s significant. It’s staggering. It’s heartbreaking.”
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Ketamine linked to reduced suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety
Sex, age, and other demographic characteristics did not predict response or remission, but suicide planning trended toward higher response rates...