Depression (Mood disorder)
A recent study published in Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy has revealed a surprising gap in research on the impact of treating parental depression on child mental health. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Southampton, found no systematic reviews examining the effect of psychological interventions for parental depression
Mediation
A new study of 627 undergraduate students from a large public university in Uttar Pradesh, India, has found a significant link between cell phone multitasking (CPM) and poor academic performance, as measured by Grade Point Average (GPA), and psychological well-being (PWB). The study, conducted by researchers at GLA University, suggests
Mediation
Research conducted in rural China found a strong association between caregiver-child relationships and early childhood development outcomes. The study, led by Boya Wang from Stanford University, examined the relationship between child sleep patterns and caregiver-child interactions, and investigated the mediating role of caregiver depression. The findings suggest that caregivers of
Mediation
A recent study published in BMC Nursing has highlighted the alarming rate of moral distress among critical care nurses (CCNs) in Saudi Arabia, stemming from a poor work environment and institutional constraints. According to the research conducted by the University of Hail, CCNs frequently encounter ethical dilemmas, leading to adverse
Mediation
A recent study published in Physical Therapy has identified a significant association between arthritis pain and functional dependence in adults, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to arthritis care. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at the University of Ottawa, utilized data from the Canadian Longitudinal
Mental health
New research conducted in Turkiye has found that overtly experienced HIV-related stigma and microaggressions are associated with depressive symptoms among people living with HIV (PLWH). The study, published in Sexually Transmitted Infections, reveals that internalized stigma and shame-related coping strategies play a significant mediating role in this association. The findings
Mental health
A new research study has shed light on the critical relationship between health insurance access and mental health, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address racial and ethnic disparities in coverage. The study, published in BMC Health Services Research, utilized data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to
Mental health
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has shed light on the potential use of electroencephalogram (EEG) microstates as biomarkers to identify non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD). Researchers from the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University analyzed resting-state EEG from 102
Mental health
Research conducted by Duke University has uncovered a significant association between harsh parenting practices, maternal depression, and the development of executive function (EF) skills in early childhood. The study, published in the journal Child, explores the impact of parenting behaviors and maternal mental health on the development of attention and
Mental health
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has investigated the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and depression. Researchers from Nanchang University analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2018 and found that MetS and its components significantly increased the risk of depression. The study
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Investigating the complex relationships between stress, cortisol, menopause symptoms, and depression in midlife women, researchers conducted a cross-sectional study involving 118 women aged 40-64 years. The study aimed to explore how stress affects menopause symptoms and subsequently contributes to depressive symptoms. The findings suggest that heightened menopausal symptoms mediate the
Depression (Mood disorder)
A new study by Mass General Brigham investigators has compared the effects of repeated intravenous (IV) ketamine and intranasal (IN) esketamine in patients with treatment-resistant depression. The results, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, may help inform conversations between clinicians and patients about treatment decisions. Both treatments reduced depression
