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New app offers relief for parents mourning the loss of a child

A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months reported reduced symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress, and also had fewer negative thoughts.

18 Dec 2024

Study reveals how sleep misalignment affects mood and mental health

Sleep schedules are often one of the first things that people choose to compromise in order to check everything off their to-do lists, especially with the end of the year approaching. But folks hoping for happy holidays should reconsider.

18 Dec 2024

Hippocampal inflammation affects behavior differently in males and females

Inflammation in the hippocampus – the brain's memory centre – significantly alters motivation and behavior in mice, including food-seeking behaviour, with notable differences between males and females, a recent study reveals.

18 Dec 2024

Researchers receive NIH grant to study dementia caused by cerebral small vessel disease

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been awarded $7.5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate a form of dementia caused by cerebral small vessel disease, the second-leading cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease.

17 Dec 2024

Advancements in reinforcement learning for personalized patient care

Reinforcement Learning, an artificial intelligence approach, has the potential to guide physicians in designing sequential treatment strategies for better patient outcomes but requires significant improvements before it can be applied in clinical settings, finds a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine and Rockefeller University researchers.

17 Dec 2024

Zebrafish study uncovers how ketamine affects brain cells to treat depression

The decades-old anesthetic ketamine could be a game changer for treating severe depression, but there are still many questions about how the drug works, including exactly how it affects the brain's cells and circuits.

17 Dec 2024

Blunted neural response to rewards predicts depression in teens

Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality.

17 Dec 2024

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study.

17 Dec 2024

Targeting brain enzyme may offer new treatment for obesity

Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say researchers at Université de Montréal's affiliated hospital research center.

16 Dec 2024

Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users

A randomized clinical trial explored the characteristics of young adult exclusive e-cigarette users seeking treatment, revealing high dependence levels, significant behavioral health concerns, and common usage of nicotine replacement therapies. Findings underscore the need for tailored cessation strategies targeting young adults.

15 Dec 2024

Researchers classify post-COVID subtypes and uncover vaccination’s protective role

Researchers identify four distinct post-COVID subtypes, reveal key risk factors, and emphasize the protective role of vaccination in mitigating long-term impacts.

12 Dec 2024

Herpes infections soar globally as new study reveals massive disease burden

Global estimates of HSV-1 and HSV-2 reveal a staggering disease burden, with 42.4 million new genital herpes cases and 8.8 billion GUD person-days in 2020, underscoring the urgent need for improved prevention strategies.

12 Dec 2024

Active monitoring for low-risk DCIS results in similar quality of life as standard treatment

Patients with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who underwent active monitoring reported comparable physical, emotional, and psychological outcomes to patients who received upfront treatment, according to results from the COMET clinical trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), held December 10-13, 2024.

12 Dec 2024

Study links early-life tonsil removal to long-term risk of stress-related disorders

Researchers explore the potential association between tonsillectomy and adenoid removal in the risk of developing stress-related disorders in later life.

12 Dec 2024

Common brain network connected to heterogeneous patterns of brain atrophy in schizophrenia

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with schizophrenia.

12 Dec 2024

Gut-targeted antidepressants: A novel approach to battling depression and anxiety

Most of us have experienced the effects of moods and emotions on our gastrointestinal tract, from "butterflies" in the stomach caused by nervousness to a loss of appetite when we're feeling blue.

11 Dec 2024

Neuroscience reveals how social rewards and relational value drive human connection

Though painful, social rejection can be a powerful learning tool, new USC research suggests.

11 Dec 2024

Empathy-focused phone calls improve blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes

Empathy-focused phone calls made by trained, nonmedical community members led to significant improvements in blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes, according to a new study from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with Lone Star Circle of Care.

10 Dec 2024

Short, daily reflection sessions help health care workers combat burnout

Watching short, web-based tutorials that inspire health care workers to contemplate awe, gratitude and kindness can promote enduring improvements in mental health outcomes such as depression and emotional exhaustion.

10 Dec 2024

Gaps in reporting psychotherapy may hinder effectiveness of psychedelic treatments

Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is gaining attention as a promising approach to treat patients with mental disorders for whom conventional treatments have been insufficient.

10 Dec 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

New app offers relief for parents mourning the loss of a child

Study reveals how sleep misalignment affects mood and mental health

Hippocampal inflammation affects behavior differently in males and females

Researchers receive NIH grant to study dementia caused by cerebral small vessel disease

Advancements in reinforcement learning for personalized patient care

Zebrafish study uncovers how ketamine affects brain cells to treat depression

Blunted neural response to rewards predicts depression in teens

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Targeting brain enzyme may offer new treatment for obesity

Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users

Researchers classify post-COVID subtypes and uncover vaccination’s protective role

Herpes infections soar globally as new study reveals massive disease burden

Active monitoring for low-risk DCIS results in similar quality of life as standard treatment

Study links early-life tonsil removal to long-term risk of stress-related disorders

Common brain network connected to heterogeneous patterns of brain atrophy in schizophrenia

Gut-targeted antidepressants: A novel approach to battling depression and anxiety

Neuroscience reveals how social rewards and relational value drive human connection

Empathy-focused phone calls improve blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes

Short, daily reflection sessions help health care workers combat burnout

Gaps in reporting psychotherapy may hinder effectiveness of psychedelic treatments

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