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Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Dutch scientists, have found that certain metabolites — small molecules produced by the process of metabolism — may be predictive indicators for persons at risk for recurrent major depressive disorder. The findings were published in the January 11, 2021 online issue of […]

As most people know, depression is a common mental health condition; in fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in 2017 an estimated 17.3 million adults in the U.S. suffered from at least one major depressive episode in a 12-month time span. But not all depression is the same. Unlike a diagnosis of

Millions of patients suffering from neurological and mental disorders such as depression, addiction, and chronic pain are treatment-resistant. In fact, about 30% of all major depression patients do not respond at all to any medication or psychotherapy. Simply put, many traditional forms of treatment for these disorders may have reached their limit. Where do

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You know how they say “as American as apple pie”? Pie makes up a huge slice of American cuisine. Think apple pie during the Fourth of July. Pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving. Summer pies with fresh fruit. In particular, a whole slate of pies became popular during times of hardship like the Great Depression and World

A new study finds that people with major depression have a widely different metabolic profile than people without depression. Most metabolic markers in people with recurrent major depressive disorder are involved in breaking down fat. The findings suggest that metabolites could be a useful tool for predicting the risk of major depressive episodes. Depression is

Targeted neuromodulation tailored to individual patients’ distinctive symptoms is an increasingly common way of correcting misfiring brain circuits in people with epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease. Now, scientists at UC San Francisco’s Dolby Family Center for Mood Disorders and Weill Institute for Neurosciences have demonstrated a novel personalized neuromodulation approach that – at least in one

Priyanka Chopra Jonas struggled with depression following the death of her father. The 38-year-old actress lost her dad, Ashok, in 2013 and has now said the devastating loss took its toll on her mental health, as she spent years feeling “vulnerable”. Speaking to HELLO! Magazine, she said: “Dada was a massive influence and cheerleader in

Months earlier Blaine had lost her job of 10 years and she seemed trapped in a downward spiral. Brittney, who is five years younger, was due to be married Dec. 30 in Charlottesville, where both women live. Blaine, the maid of honor, had bailed on pre-wedding festivities, a sign that the severe depression she had

Key Takeaways Researchers have developed a new test—the first of its kind—to accurately predict depression, based on the levels of this protein found in the brain. Experts warn that this kind of test may not be applicable to all patients experiencing depression and can be limiting. More research needs to be done to see how