Depression

IMAGE: Jyoti Mishra, PhD, is senior author of the study, director of NEATLabs and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego School of Medicine. view more  Credit: UC San Diego Health Sciences According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the World Health Organization, depression affects 16 million Americans and 322 […]

A new study identifies a novel biomarker indicating resilience to chronic stress. This biomarker is largely absent in people suffering from major depressive disorder, and this absence is further associated with pessimism in daily life, the study finds.  Nature Communications published the research by scientists at Emory University.  The researchers used brain imaging to identify differences

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 8, 2021 — According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people worldwide have Major Depression Disorder and another 20 million have schizophrenia. MDD and schizophrenia are among the most common precursors to suicide and, according to a 2018 CDC report, suicide is the second-leading cause of death in youth

Your brain contains billions of nerve cells, also known as neurons. These neurons use electrical activity to communicate and send signals. If there’s an abnormal change in this electrical activity, it can produce a seizure. Epilepsy is a condition in which seizures repeatedly occur. Traditionally, epilepsy was defined as a type of disorder. It was

ET Canada Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams recently released her powerful new book ‘Checking In’, where she opens up like never before about her battle with depression. While catching up with ET Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, Williams speaks candidly about hiding her depression from her bandmates Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland and says it “means the world”

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IMAGE: Dr Frank Doyle, Senior Lecturer Division of Population Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences view more  Credit: RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Tuesday, 8 June 2021: A study by RCSI indicates that exercise is probably the most effective short-term treatment for depression in people with coronary heart disease, when compared

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic, progressive disease that causes persistent lung infections and impacts the most basic physical processes. While recent breakthroughs have significantly extended the lifespan of patients with CF, the disease presents patients and their caregivers with significant, lifelong daily challenges. The primary purpose of cystic fibrosis clinics is to treat the physical

Bringing a new baby home after delivery is supposed to be a time of joy. But sometimes, a new mom’s world is fraught with worry, sadness, feelings of hopelessness and chaos — all potential signs and symptoms of postpartum depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in eight women experience postpartum

Deciding on treatments for depression and at-risk alcohol use is difficult. We know many people want to be more informed and better supported to make treatment decisions. Through this study, we hope to gather feedback on a newly developed decision-making support tool to help people experiencing depression and at-risk alcohol use to decide on options