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Covid-19 linked with an increased risk of mental health disorders, study finds

A study published by The BMJ today finds that covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after initial infection.

17 Feb 2022

Study finds 'substantial decrease' in people's mental wellbeing since the start of the pandemic

People in the UK have experienced a "substantial decrease" in mental wellbeing since the start of the Covid pandemic - according to new research from the University of East Anglia and University of York.

17 Feb 2022

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

The pandemic upended much about traditional medical care delivery, and obstetrics is no exception.

17 Feb 2022

COVID-19 survivors more likely to suffer from mental health problems

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its third year, countless people have experienced varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges.

17 Feb 2022

Study: One in four women has experienced domestic violence within their lifetime

New research published in The Lancet estimates that over one in four women have experienced domestic violence within their lifetime.

16 Feb 2022

UC joins nationwide trial to evaluate efficacy of repurposed drugs for mild-to-moderate COVID-19

The University of Cincinnati is joining a nationwide study to evaluate repurposed medications in the search for effective, safe treatments for mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Repurposed medications are those already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for other indications.

16 Feb 2022

Nurses' mental health problems could contribute to decreased quality of care, COVID-19 study shows

Stories of stress and burnout among healthcare workers, particularly nurses, continue to make news during the COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Feb 2022

Heart attack survivors may have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease

People who have had a heart attack may be slightly less likely than people in the general population to develop Parkinson's disease later in life, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

16 Feb 2022

Study to determine the best ways for supporting stroke patients' families

A new study has been designed to determine the best ways to support an entire family unit after a parent has a stroke.

15 Feb 2022

New project aims to improve the lives of stroke survivors with aphasia

A Queensland researcher will lead a new project aimed at improving the lives of people with aphasia, a debilitating condition that impacts one in three survivors of stroke.

15 Feb 2022

Two doses of psilocybin may ease depression symptoms for up to 12 months

Previous studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers showed that psychedelic treatment with psilocybin relieved major depressive disorder symptoms in adults for up to a month.

15 Feb 2022

Cardiac MRI shows a similar injury pattern for vaccine-associated myocarditis

Vaccine-associated myocarditis shows a similar injury pattern on cardiac MRI compared to other causes of myocarditis, but abnormalities are less severe, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.

15 Feb 2022

Study finds increased risk of psychosis in illicit amphetamine users

The illicit use of amphetamines, the stimulants commonly known as 'speed', is linked to a 5-fold heightened risk of psychosis, finds a 10 year study published online in the journal Evidence-Based Mental Health.

15 Feb 2022

Treatment rates for major depressive disorder remain low worldwide, analysis reveals

A combined analysis of results from 149 earlier studies finds that treatment rates for major depressive disorder remain low worldwide, particularly for people living in low and lower-middle income countries.

15 Feb 2022

Combining mandala coloring with cutting-edge computing could help achieve mindfulness

Combining centuries-old traditional mandala coloring with cutting-edge computing and brain sensing technologies could lead to new ways of helping people achieve mindfulness.

15 Feb 2022

Trauma centers expand care to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders

Most patients who show signs of alcohol or opioid/stimulant drug use associated with injury now undergo screening and/or intervention in Level I and II trauma centers, according to national survey results.

14 Feb 2022

Improving social support may help reduce cardiovascular disease and death in older American Indians

Improving social support and connectedness could not only lower depression symptoms but also help reduce cardiovascular disease and death in older American Indians, according to a new analysis.

14 Feb 2022

Looking into the long-COVID brain

Neurological issues, ranging from memory lapses to trouble with attention, have been widely reported after recovery from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) infection. Unfortunately, there is limited information about pathways to recovery after severe COVID hospitalization. Now, a prospective study of 4,491 patients hospitalized with COVID suggests neurological recovery can take at least a year. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint while awaiting peer review.

13 Feb 2022

New insights into perspectives of older adults and caregivers on healthcare navigation, decision making

As part of an initiative funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation, FAIR Health conducted a nationwide study comprising two surveys geared toward older patients (adults 65 and older) and family caregivers/care partners.

12 Feb 2022

Challenges in safely deprescribing common anticholinergic drugs

Medications with anticholinergic properties have been consistently associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes for older adults including cognitive impairment, yet these drugs continue to be commonly prescribed for depression, urinary incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome and Parkinson's disease.

11 Feb 2022

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Covid-19 linked with an increased risk of mental health disorders, study finds

Study finds 'substantial decrease' in people's mental wellbeing since the start of the pandemic

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

COVID-19 survivors more likely to suffer from mental health problems

Study: One in four women has experienced domestic violence within their lifetime

UC joins nationwide trial to evaluate efficacy of repurposed drugs for mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Nurses' mental health problems could contribute to decreased quality of care, COVID-19 study shows

Heart attack survivors may have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease

Study to determine the best ways for supporting stroke patients' families

New project aims to improve the lives of stroke survivors with aphasia

Two doses of psilocybin may ease depression symptoms for up to 12 months

Cardiac MRI shows a similar injury pattern for vaccine-associated myocarditis

Study finds increased risk of psychosis in illicit amphetamine users

Treatment rates for major depressive disorder remain low worldwide, analysis reveals

Combining mandala coloring with cutting-edge computing could help achieve mindfulness

Trauma centers expand care to treat patients with mental health and substance use disorders

Improving social support may help reduce cardiovascular disease and death in older American Indians

Looking into the long-COVID brain

New insights into perspectives of older adults and caregivers on healthcare navigation, decision making

Challenges in safely deprescribing common anticholinergic drugs

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