In addition, the researchers noted, patients who felt high distress after that initial MI were more likely to be Black, female or come from a “disadvantaged socioeconomic background.” They were also more likely to smoke, have diabetes or elevated blood pressure. “Our findings suggest that cardiologists should consider the value of regular psychological assessments, especially […]

May 13, 2021 Undergraduates in Arizona State University’s Department of Psychology recently competed virtually for the title of most outstanding undergraduate research thesis. Finalists Amanda Acuna, Nicole Taylor and Mya Carrizosa presented research on major depression disorders, alcohol addiction in minority populations and on the genetic and environmental contributions to child psychopathology.  The finalists presented

On the surface, everything was hunky-dory in the summer of 1929. The total wealth of the United States had almost doubled during the Roaring Twenties, fueled, in part, by stock market speculation eagerly undertaken by a wide swath of citizens ranging from Fifth Avenue dowagers to factory workers. One Midwestern woman, a farmer, made an

UNION COUNTY, ILLINOIS (WSIL) — News 3 is digging deeper into Mental Health Awareness month, especially for those who are 65 and older.  Senior Solutions is a group and individual therapy program at the Union County Hospital. Its therapist Casey Huff says many seniors experience depression and anxiety as they age and transition through life. That

Almost half (47.5%) of women with babies aged six months or younger met the threshold for postnatal depression during the first COVID-19 lockdown, more than double average rates for Europe before the pandemic (23%), finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Women described feelings of isolation, exhaustion, worry, inadequacy, guilt, and increased stress. Many

Editorial pages delve into teenage mental health, abortion access, hospice care and medical terminology. San Diego Union-Tribune: We Must Act Now To Prevent More Students From Becoming Depressed  I do not pretend to know if America’s turtle’s pace at reopening schools with in-person learning is causing an increase in student suicides and tragic deaths, but

NexJ Health Inc. (NexJ Health), a provider of advanced virtual care solutions for chronic disease prevention and management, is pleased to announce the encouraging results of a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) using NexJ Connected Wellness. The study evaluated online mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-M) for young adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). The intervention demonstrated

It’s common for a teen who is struggling to be resistant to help. Dr. Beurkens offers tips for how to handle that. For the last few weeks on 13 ON YOUR SIDE MORNINGS we’ve been talking about anxiety and depression in teenagers, what symptoms to look for and when to get professional help.   But

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 13, 2021– Global Major Depressive Disorder Epidemiology and Patient Flow Analysis – 2021, provides Major Depressive Disorder epidemiology, demographics, and patient flow. The data is presented by Pharma G7 countries including the US, France, Spain, Italy, UK, Japan. The research provides population data to characterize Major Depressive Disorder patients, history of the disease

A possible cause of depression could be linked to low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Levels of a neurotransmitter in the brain – serotonin – could be linked to depression, as it is carried away from cerebral neuron synapses by the transporter protein, 5-HTT. A new study from the Karolinska Institutet (KI;