Tag: Depression
Poor Mental Health Tied to Premature Heart Disease
Younger adults with more poor mental health days, depression face higher odds of poor heart health
ACP Creates Living Guideline for Interventions During Acute Phase of Major Depression
American College of Physicians recommends monotherapy with cognitive therapy or second-generation antidepressant for patients in acute phase of moderate-to-severe depression
Experiencing Racism Tied to Doubled Odds of Depression During Pregnancy
Authors say respectful maternity care may help address maternal morbidity in Black women
Physical Activity May Cut Depressive Symptoms in Children, Teens
Larger benefit seen among those aged 13 years or older or with a mental illness, depression diagnosis
Current Depression Linked to Systemic Inflammation in Psoriasis
Correlation of PHQ-2 scores with neutrophil count greater and significant only for women
Significant Link Seen for Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms, Depression
No significant moderators identified for the association, possibly due to small number of studies included
5α-Reductase Inhibitors Linked to Depression, but Not Dementia
Magnitude of association for finasteride and dutasteride with dementia decreased over time and became nonsignificant
Treatment-Resistant Depression Common and Costly
Treatment-resistant depression episodes tied to more psychiatric comorbid conditions, health care utilization, self-harm, and all-cause mortality
Coping Strategies Linked to Distress, QOL in Caregivers of Stem Cell Recipients
Caregivers with approach-oriented coping strategy have less anxiety and depression symptoms, better quality of life
Demand for Mental Health Care Outpacing Capacity
Psychologists report increases in those seeking care for anxiety, depression, substance use and no capacity for treating new patients
