Depression

Targeted neuromodulation tailored to individual patients’ distinctive symptoms is an increasingly common way of correcting misfiring brain circuits in people with epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease. Now, scientists at UC San Francisco’s Dolby Family Center for Mood Disorders and Weill Institute for Neurosciences have demonstrated a novel personalized neuromodulation approach that – at least in one […]

Priyanka Chopra Jonas struggled with depression following the death of her father. The 38-year-old actress lost her dad, Ashok, in 2013 and has now said the devastating loss took its toll on her mental health, as she spent years feeling “vulnerable”. Speaking to HELLO! Magazine, she said: “Dada was a massive influence and cheerleader in

Months earlier Blaine had lost her job of 10 years and she seemed trapped in a downward spiral. Brittney, who is five years younger, was due to be married Dec. 30 in Charlottesville, where both women live. Blaine, the maid of honor, had bailed on pre-wedding festivities, a sign that the severe depression she had

Key Takeaways Researchers have developed a new test—the first of its kind—to accurately predict depression, based on the levels of this protein found in the brain. Experts warn that this kind of test may not be applicable to all patients experiencing depression and can be limiting. More research needs to be done to see how

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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