New research provides evidence that deep brain stimulation of a specific region improves alertness and reduces symptoms in treatment-resistant depression by normalizing amygdala activity, offering hope for those unresponsive to conventional treatments.
A study published in npj Mental Health Research examined the usage and outcomes of Intelligent Social Agents (ISAs) by students, investigating whether they exacerbate loneliness or offer meaningful social support, amidst ongoing debates about their impact on human relationships.
Undergraduates, especially women, who embrace "raunch culture" show higher depressive symptoms, linked to increased social media use and social comparisons. This cycle may worsen their mental health, highlighting the need for awareness of raunch culture's psychological impacts.
A study published in Nature Communications found that SSRIs like fluoxetine can affect early brain development, altering connections in the prefrontal cortex. The research, using rodents, highlights serotonin's crucial role in brain maturation.
In recent study published in Psychological Medicine, my colleagues and I haveĀ found distinct neural alterations during monetary and natural reward processing in patients with depression compared to healthy controls.
SSRIs like escitalopram may boost brain plasticity, potentially aiding in depression treatment by enhancing neural adaptability and communication. Novel treatments like intranasal esketamine and psychedelics target different brain receptors, suggesting diverse mechanisms of action. Understanding these processes is crucial for...
A new study suggests that depression not only affects our emotional well-being but also might influence how we perceive our political world.
In a study published in JAMA, researchers have uncovered that the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, known as the Dobbs decision, was linked to a noticeable increase in anxiety and depression symptoms across the United States.
A study in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health found that women face greater emotional challenges than men in recovering from late-life divorces, as evidenced by increased antidepressant use. This trend highlights the significant impact of "grey divorce" on...
In a recent study conducted by scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, researchers have discovered that the way our pupils react to anticipation of rewards can differentiate between those suffering from depression and healthy individuals.
A German study found that negative childhood events predict later depressive symptoms, linked to accelerated thinning of the orbitofrontal cortex. This provides insight into depression's neurodevelopmental factors.
A study analyzing data from the Twins Early Development Study and the UK Adult Twin Registry found that between ages 12-16, there's a bidirectional relationship between body mass index (BMI) and depressive symptoms. After 16, only depressive symptoms lead to...
A multi-center U.S. study suggests ketamine significantly improves severe, treatment-resistant depression, offering hope for rapid, effective therapy.
Studies show individuals with major depressive disorder tend to distract themselves from positive emotions and ruminate on negative ones, impacting their overall emotional well-being and response to pleasant stimuli.
A study in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals that moderate and vigorous physical activities reduce certain depressive symptoms, especially anhedonia and fatigue, but not others like suicidal thoughts or sleep issues.
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