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Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

The effect of lowering prenatal mother depression on gestational duration.

25 Apr 2024

The vital role of therapeutic alliances in psychedelic treatment

Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a strong relationship between the therapist and study participant.

23 Apr 2024

Study finds microdosing LSD leads to longer sleep: Insights from a controlled trial

A phase I trial to assess the effect of micro-dosing of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on the sleep.

17 Apr 2024

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Study reveals ketamine's potent anti-inflammatory effects on neurological disorders, showing promise for treating major depressive disorder through modulation of neuroimmune pathways.

15 Apr 2024

Can psychedelics improve sexual functioning and satisfaction?

The influence of psychedelics on sexual functioning.

15 Apr 2024

Is psilocybin safe for treating depression and anxiety?

A study in JAMA Network Open examined the acute adverse effects of therapeutic doses of psilocybin for treating depression and anxiety, focusing on its safety profile by assessing the occurrence of immediate side effects like headache, nausea, and elevated blood pressure among others.

12 Apr 2024

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

Review uncovers that psychobiotics may offer supportive treatment for depression by restoring gut microbiome balance and positively influencing the microbiome-gut-brain axis, which is crucial for mental health and well-being.

8 Apr 2024

From gut to mind: Exploring prebiotics and probiotics as dual fighters against depression and obesity

The interactions between depression and nutrition, coupled with exercise.

4 Apr 2024

Smartphone app uses AI and facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression

Dartmouth researchers report they have developed the first smartphone application that uses artificial intelligence paired with facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression before the user even knows something is wrong.

27 Feb 2024

Novel genetic associations with anxiety unveiled in comprehensive study of over 1.2 million people

The genetic basis of anxiety disorders, identify genetic loci, and calculate polygenic risk scores for anxiety.

20 Feb 2024

Exercise is an effective treatment for depression, with walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training more effective than other exercises

Researchers determined the potentially most effective exercise regimen and dosage in managing major depressive disorder in comparison to antidepressants, psychotherapy, and control interventions.

16 Feb 2024

The role of odor and verbal cues in recalling memories

Whether odor vs word cues could prompt memory in MDD patients with deficits in specific AM recall.

16 Feb 2024

Twin study investigates the role of the microbiome as a modifier in mental disorders

Researchers examined whether the influence of gut microbiome perturbations on various biological processes, such as the dysregulation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, performance of the immune system, and the production of neurotransmitters and short-chain fatty acids contributed to the manifestation and progression of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

15 Feb 2024

Scents help depressed individuals recall happy memories

Smelling a familiar scent can help depressed individuals recall specific autobiographical memories and potentially assist in their recovery, discovered a team of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers and UPMC social workers in a study published today in JAMA Network Open.

13 Feb 2024

Depressive Disorder News and Research

Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

The vital role of therapeutic alliances in psychedelic treatment

Study finds microdosing LSD leads to longer sleep: Insights from a controlled trial

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Can psychedelics improve sexual functioning and satisfaction?

Is psilocybin safe for treating depression and anxiety?

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

From gut to mind: Exploring prebiotics and probiotics as dual fighters against depression and obesity

Smartphone app uses AI and facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression

Novel genetic associations with anxiety unveiled in comprehensive study of over 1.2 million people

Exercise is an effective treatment for depression, with walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training more effective than other exercises

The role of odor and verbal cues in recalling memories

Twin study investigates the role of the microbiome as a modifier in mental disorders

Scents help depressed individuals recall happy memories

Groundbreaking study shows monocytes migrate to brain's emotional centers during stress

Enzyme released by immune cells may play role in depression

AI helps predict antidepressant response in a week

Study identifies plasma markers linked to mental health in young adults

Behavioral activation vs antidepressants: Which wins for heart failure patients with depression?

Largest study using machine learning in neuroimaging sets new benchmark for major depression diagnosis

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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