Scientists at the University of California San Francisco’s Dolby Family Center for Mood Disorders and Well Institute for Neurosciences have demonstrated a novel personalized neuromodulation approach that was able to provide relief from the symptoms of severe treatment-resistant depression within minutes in at least 1 patient, according to a press release. The approach is being […]

If approved by the FDA, this treatment would be the first therapy for treating depressive episodes in both bipolar I and II disorder in 2 different forms. Intra-Cellular Therapies announced that it has recently submitted supplemental New Drug Applications (sNDAs) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 2 indications for CAPLYTA (lumateperone), the

When a string of high-profile crimes rattled Oakland Chinatown in February, city leaders descended on the neighborhood, decrying hate and professing support for victims. Mayor Libby Schaaf pledged to fast-track grants for security cameras. Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong assigned an officer to be a liaison to the Chinese-speaking community. For a couple weeks, Armstrong’s command

Research shows major depressive disorder (MDD) tends to affect more women than men. Puberty marks the beginning of that difference, but hormonal changes aren’t the only reason. Other health issues, genes, and poverty can also lead to higher numbers of depression in women. Here’s what you need to know. Your Genes Studies on identical twins

It’s possible to live a full and healthy life with depression (also called clinical depression or major depressive disorder). Medication and therapy work well for most people. But there are other things you can do alongside these treatments to successfully manage your condition. Here’s what you need to know. Educate Yourself Learning more about depression

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1 INTRODUCTION Throughout its existence, the mankind has experienced multiple epidemics, but its worst was during the Medieval Period. The bubonic plague that hit Europe in the 14th century killed around 80% of urban population. Medicine, however, was improving and since the second half of the 20th century, no large pandemics have surfaced. There was

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)— Kansas health officials and mental health doctors have warned of increasing feelings of isolation and lack of motivation since the coronavirus pandemic began. Now, as the state faces freezing temperatures this winter, they say that risk is increasing even more. Dr. Gregory Nawalanic, a psychologist with the University of Kansas Health System,

Treating depression in the context of any other medical disorder can challenge our usual approaches and frustrate our efforts to reach good outcomes. Not surprisingly, this is especially true for patients with depression and coronary heart disease (CHD). For example, how should we screen for CHD risks in our patients with recurrent depression? Does it

While depression primarily affects your mood and emotional mindset, it can cause physical symptoms, too. You might notice aches and pains, a drop in your energy levels, trouble sleeping, unusual stomach and digestive issues, or changes in your appetite. Some people living with depression end up feeling hungrier than usual or eat emotionally. Comforting foods