Depression

Use of continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with improvements in sleepiness, depressive, and anxiety symptoms after 3 years, according to study findings published in the European Clinical Respiratory Journal. In assessing risk for OSA, excess weight plays a significant factor, as study authors note that […]

Key Takeaways A new program found that regular phone calls improved the mental health of adults who are at increased risk for loneliness, anxiety, and depression. The people who made the calls were given minimal training in empathetic listening and were assigned to make regular calls each week to adults who were clients of a

The experience of international students at Dutch higher education institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic survey was conducted between December 15, 2020 and January 10, 2021.  “These students have a smaller safety net in the Netherlands than Dutch students” Some 357 international students enrolled at Dutch higher education institutions responded, telling researchers about their experience during the

Michal Slezak, PhD A recent study suggests that alterations in astrocyte metabolism is a major hallmark of depression. In this Mental Health Minute, Michal Slezak, PhD, explains how he and other researchers used state-of-the-art imaging techniques and genetic approaches to identify molecular processes impaired in depression. The researchers propose that novel, glial-specific drugs could target

Fatigue is a common side effect of breast cancer treatment. While it can occur at varying levels, there are certain patient characteristics that may increase someone’s risk of experiencing more severe or persistent fatigue, according to recent study results. “Fatigue is a well-known side effect of cancer diagnosis and treatment and has a negative impact

Milk, red meat, poultry, and dairy products are the main dietary sources of BCAAs and an earlier publication has suggested that a protein-rich dietary pattern can be effective in reducing a number of mental illnesses​.  However, prior to the current one, there was no study specifically examining the association between BCAA consumption and odds of psychological

When my daughter was born I was in complete bliss. Her presence in this world after her 3 older brothers was one that was longed by each of us. She completed our family. Before her birth I envisioned falling madly in love with her, and swooning with the idea of having a daughter that nothing

The real-world experiment in one U.S. city gave 125 people $500 per month with no rules on how to spend it. SACRAMENTO, Calif — Editor’s note: The video above was published July 1, 2020. After getting $500 per month for two years without rules on how to spend it, 125 people in California paid off

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Depression can be a common problem for teens and adolescents, and while many treatments exist, they don’t always work for everyone. A new study found that feeling more informed about their health may help teens take better care of themselves, leading to less depressive symptoms. The researchers also found that trust