Depression

Posted: Feb 15, 2021 / 02:42 PM EST / Updated: Feb 15, 2021 / 02:42 PM EST Sponsored Content by Optimum TMS Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is electromagnetic stimulation that increases neurotransmitter release in the brain and is used as a treatment for depression. The results are amazing, especially for those who have tried medications […]

Otsuka Pharmaceutical is launching a virtual study to see if digital therapeutics can reduce depression symptoms. It’s the next step in a partnership between the Tokyo-based drugmaker and Click Therapeutics, a digital health startup that is developing programs for smoking cessation, depression and insomnia. They plan to enroll up to 540 patients in a randomized,

This CME is a follow-up from the 2021 Annual Psychiatric Times® World CME ConferenceTM by PER® Physicians Education Resources, LLC.. Claim Your CME Credit at gotoper.com/go/psych2021print Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and tardive dyskinesia are common conditions in psychiatry that present challenges in management, and in some cases may be related. Recent US Food and Drug Administration

Higher fiber intake may be associated with decreased risk of depression in premenopausal women, new research suggests. Investigators analyzed data from close to 6000 pre- and postmenopausal women. They found that, in premenopausal women, dietary fiber intake was higher among those without depression vs their counterparts with the disorder in a dose-dependent manner. However, there

Examining the genomes of more than 250,000 “Million Veteran Program” participants, the researchers identified genetic ties between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety and depressive disorders. The study findings were published in Nature Genetics. The researchers conducted genome-wide association studies of PTSD in military veterans of the United States to explore the genetic association with

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Lil Nas X feared he would die as he battled depression and hypochondria. The 21-year-old rapper opened up on his mental health struggles in a candid TikTok post, revealing that he had “no friends” during college and struggled to cope after his grandmother passed away. Lil Nas began his video by writing: “Hey I’m Lil

Researchers at the Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore reported that 1 in 3 adults, particularly women, younger adults, and those of lower socioeconomic status, are experiencing psychological distress related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated the burden of psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and insomnia. However, the factors that

Not long after Japan ramped up its fight against coronavirus last spring, Nazuna Hashimoto started suffering panic attacks. The gym in Osaka where she worked as a personal trainer had suspended operations, and her friends were staying home at the recommendation of the government. Afraid to be alone, she would call her boyfriend of just

Many of us have fallen into a slump since the pandemic began. Significant changes in our lives can lead to situational depressive episodes, or worsen existing depression. Whether it’s directly related to current circumstances or something more longstanding, depression symptoms can cause major life disruptions. Here are common symptoms of depression as well as resources