Aesthetic chills might help improve self-acceptance in individuals with depression, indicating that experiencing profound emotional moments could offer a novel, non-pharmacological way to alter negative self-beliefs and enhance emotional well-being.
Individuals with depression and concurrent depersonalization/derealization symptoms experience a more severe illness course, face greater challenges in treatment response, and endure poorer overall health outcomes compared to those with depression alone.
New research in The BMJ involving over 14,000 participants finds that walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training moderately reduce depression symptoms. Exercise intensity correlates with greater benefits, highlighting physical activity as a valuable, underused treatment for depression.
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports found that 19% of antidepressant users without prior sexual problems experienced sexual dysfunction related to their medication, highlighting the impact of side effects on treatment continuation and patient quality of...
A recent meta-analysis shows strength training moderately reduces depression symptoms, analyzing 38 studies. Factors like intervention length, weekly frequency, and exercise specifics matter for its effectiveness.
A new study suggests framing depression as a "signal," not just a disease, reduces stigma and enhances recovery hope. This fresh perspective, highlighting depression's potential purpose, offers new avenues for understanding and addressing mental health.
A 52-week study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements improved cognitive processing speed and decreased brain entropy in multiple regions among individuals with late-life depression.
Researchers have found that antidepressants increase the brain's network reconfiguration activity, making connections more dynamic and flexible.
Northwestern University researchers have uncovered how ketamine delivers rapid and prolonged depression relief by activating new neurons for immediate effects and increasing their production for lasting benefits. This breakthrough could lead to safer, ketamine-inspired antidepressants.
A study spanning two decades reveals that individuals divorcing after age 50 experience heightened depression, worsened by estrangement from adult children. Surprisingly, while finding a new partner temporarily eases symptoms, the positive effect diminishes over time, highlighting the complex interplay...
A groundbreaking study reveals a correlation between depression and higher body temperatures, shedding light on potential new treatments. This suggests thermoregulatory dysregulation may play a role in depression.
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.