Depression (Mood disorder)
Researchers at Link Campus University in Rome, Italy have found that despite medical advances, stigma remains a significant challenge for individuals living with HIV (PLWH). The study aimed to examine clinical, sociodemographic, and psychological predictors of HIV-related stigma, and explored whether affective temperament moderates the impact of depression on stigma.
Mediation
A recent study published in BMC Psychology has revealed that the Caring dimension of Positive Youth Development (PYD) has a significant impact on the mental health of emerging adults. The research, conducted by a team from the University of Huelva in Spain, explored the relationship between Caring and depressive symptoms,
Mediation
A new study published in BMC Public Health has found that physical activity and psychological flexibility are key factors in reducing depressive symptoms among college students in China. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, aimed to investigate the associations between physical activity, psychological
Mediation
Students in colleges face a high risk of depression, with significant associations found between childhood trauma, psychological resilience, and depression. A recent study conducted among nursing medical students in a medical college in Hunan, People's Republic of China, investigated the mediating pathways through which psychological resilience influences the
Anxiety
Practicing yoga can significantly reduce stress and anxiety, alleviate symptoms of depression, and foster emotional resilience. According to Dr. Sakshe Jain, a consultant psychiatrist, yoga addresses the root of mental unrest by calming the nervous system and improving self-awareness. Dr. Jain emphasizes that regular yoga practice boosts serotonin and endorphin
Clinical trials
A new systematic review, published in the Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, has found that ketamine may be effective in reducing postoperative depressive symptoms in high-risk adult patients undergoing surgery. The review, conducted by investigators at the University of Pennsylvania, examined existing literature on the use of ketamine as a prophylactic
Depression (Mood disorder)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression triggered by seasonal change, affects around one in 20 people in the UK. While it's not yet fully understood, the main theory is that a lack of sunlight disrupts the brain's hypothalamus, leading to symptoms such as depression,
Antidepressants
Michelle Hughes, a 46-year-old woman from Coventry, was left feeling hopeless and unable to cope with her daily life due to misdiagnosed menopause symptoms. Despite experiencing extreme fatigue, heavy periods, low mood, migraine, aching joints, and hair loss, Hughes was told by her GP that only one symptom could be
Clinical trials
A new study has found that ketamine, an anesthetic medication, may be effective in treating treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in adult patients. Researchers from East London NHS Foundation Trust conducted a rapid review of existing clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of ketamine across all formulations and routes of administration in
Youth
An influential government-appointed medical panel, the US Preventive Services Task Force, is calling for routine depression screening of all American teenagers. The panel's guidance, published in April's issue of Pediatrics, acknowledges that nearly 2 million teens are affected by depression, with most remaining undiagnosed and untreated.
Youth
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that doctors regularly screen all American teenagers for depression, citing that nearly 2 million teens are affected by this debilitating condition. The task force's guidelines, published in the journal Pediatrics, go further than the American Academy of Pediatrics'
