Depression

Background In older patients with cancer, depression is difficult to assess because of its heterogeneous clinical expression. The 4‐item version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS‐4) is quick and easy to administer but has not been validated in this population. The present study was designed to test the diagnostic performance of the GDS‐4 in a […]

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a time when social distancing can save lives, it has also forced our most vulnerable population to become more isolated, but a phone call can help brighten a day. “Even before the pandemic social isolation was a real concern for us,” said Seanna Marceaux with Meals on Wheels Central Texas. “What

The COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown have taken a mental health toll on teens and young adults; here’s what some experts say can help. PORTLAND, Ore — Before the pandemic, 13-year-old Melanie Gabriel wasn’t the biggest fan of school. She thought it was boring. Her opinion has definitely changed since the pandemic closed schools last

Why teenage sleep is so important for mental health (Image credit: Westend61/Zerocreatives/Getty Images) Teenagers can sometimes struggle to get out of bed in the morning – but ensuring they get enough sleep could be vital for health in later life. I It’s late morning and the teenagers in the house are still fast asleep long

Billie Eilish had to “figure out” how to avoid depression while on tour. The 19-year-old star has admitted to struggling with feelings of loneliness during her time on the road. She shared: “I go in my room and I sit there, in silence. You know, you have to be in a certain mindset to be

“I went through a depressive swing. It was unbearable,” she says. Eventually, Hornickel told her roommate she wanted to die. Since then, Hornickel has been in a partial hospitalization program to treat suicidal ideation, depression and bipolar disorder, and she recognizes that her initial reaction to quarantine was a manic episode. Although she’s doing a lot better, there’s a nagging worry:

Raquel S. Mateus, PharmD Candidate Depression causes distressing symptom that affect how patients feel, handle daily activities, and think. Depression can take several forms. To receive a diagnosis of depression, patients must have symptoms (TABLE 11) most of the day for at least 2 weeks.2 By discussing symptoms, treatment options, and adverse effects, pharmacists can

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s February exports grew at a record pace from a year earlier when COVID-19 battered the world’s second-biggest economy, customs data showed on Sunday, while imports rose less sharply. FILE PHOTO: Cranes and containers are seen at the Yantian port in Shenzhen, following the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, Guangdong province, China

As human beings, we are social creatures. Isolation is not normal, and has undoubtedly impacted mental health on a global level. Most would probably agree that the official word of 2020 would be “unprecedented,” and 2021 does not feel any more normal. Quarantine and COVID-19 have forced the world to slow down — to pause

EDMONTON — Kiara Robillard says she was in a really bad place. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, after she was struck by a truck and her spine broke in two places, she moved home to Alberta from California. “That put a real damper on my life for quite awhile,” says the 25-year-old, who’s