A new study from Binghamton University found that children with social anxiety are more likely to develop depression, especially those whose mothers have a history of depression. The researchers suggest that the combination of these risk factors may be particularly insidious.
A new study from Boston University School of Public Health found that 27.8% of US adults experienced depression symptoms in mid-April, compared to 8.5% before the pandemic. Income and savings were the most significant predictors of depression symptoms during COVID-19.
Tropical Depression 15 formed over the Atlantic Ocean, east of North Carolina, and has been battling wind shear. The depression is currently 140 miles east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, moving toward the east-northeast at 14 mph.
A Danish study found that none of the most common high blood pressure medications increase depression risk, while nine lowered it. The medications enalapril and ramipril, amlodipine and other calcium antagonists, and beta-blockers like propranolol lowered depression risk.
Researchers found that depression is an intrinsic part of early phase psychotic disorders and suggest targeting depression as a key factor in treatment. The study suggests antidepressants alongside anti-psychotic drugs could be an effective additional first-line treatment for psychosis.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital identified social connection and reducing sedentary activities like TV watching as valuable targets for preventing depression. The study found that frequency of confiding in others, visits with family and friends, were strong protective factors against depression risk.
New research found prenatal depression alters child's brain connectivity, with weaker white matter connections linked to increased aggression and hyperactivity in male children. The study suggests a need for better prenatal care to recognize and treat prenatal depression.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that maternal depression during and after pregnancy significantly increases the odds of depression in offspring during adolescence and adulthood. The research, which examined over 15,000 children, shows that perinatal depression can have a lasting negative impact on mental health.
Researchers have found genes related to inflammation and stress that may help tailor treatments for depression. These findings support the idea that patients with treatment-resistant depression have heightened inflammation compared to those who respond to medication.
A meta-analysis of 62 studies and 44,000 participants reveals that eight specific types of early life stress are associated with an increased risk of developing depression in youth. These include emotional abuse, poverty, and death of a family member, while others like sexual abuse and physical abuse show stronger links to the condition.
Tropical Depression 6E has several small areas of strong storms with cold cloud top temperatures, indicating potential for heavy rainfall. The depression is expected to dissipate due to colder sea surface temperatures and lack of intensity requirements.
A study by University of Queensland researchers found that maternal depression is linked to higher risks of behavioral problems and poor development in children. The study suggests that reducing depressive symptoms at any stage can improve outcomes for both mothers and children.
Researchers found that people who believe depression is biologically caused tend to think it is more severe and long-lasting, but are also more optimistic about treatment. Those with a genetic or brain-related perspective on depression are less likely to hold negative attitudes towards individuals with the disorder.
Physician-scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified two clusters of depressive symptoms responding to distinct neuroanatomical treatment targets in patients undergoing TMS. These findings may facilitate personalized TMS therapy for depression and other psychiatric disorders.
A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry finds that children's rearing environment has a significant impact on their risk for major depression later in life. Adopted children showed lower risk of depression, regardless of their biological parents' mental health status.
Researchers found that people with depression have impaired mood homeostasis, which can be improved through targeted interventions. The study suggests that training individuals to regulate their mood through daily activities could prevent or better treat depression.
Researchers identify celastrol as a potential therapeutic target for treating winter depression, a condition characterized by low mood and social withdrawal. The study uses medaka fish as an animal model to understand the underlying mechanisms of winter depression.
Research reveals that mothers with chronic depression in poor rural communities experience increased health problems, distrusted doctors, and a worse outlook on life. Their children also suffer from emotional and behavioral issues due to lack of childcare options and support.
A new study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that pregnant women with depression are more than 3 times more likely to use cannabis. The study, based on nationally representative data, also revealed that depression increases vulnerability to cannabis use even among those who perceive substantial risk.
A preliminary study found that blue light therapy can decrease depression and other concussion symptoms in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury. Participants who received blue light therapy showed significant improvements in depression scores and other symptoms compared to those receiving a placebo.
A study by Flinders University found rising levels of reported antenatal depression in low and middle-income countries. Antenatal depression is associated with increased risk of preterm birth and low birth weight, highlighting the need for more services, particularly in low-income economies.
Researchers developed a predictive tool to identify adolescents at high risk of depression in young adulthood using data from Brazilian adolescents. The tool demonstrated strong performance in Brazil but weaker results in UK and New Zealand samples due to differences in diagnostic measures, highlighting the need for local adaptation.
A new study suggests that an adapted form of low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy can be effective in helping autistic adults with co-occurring depression. The intervention, called Guided Self-Help, aims to reduce depression by encouraging individuals to schedule activities that boost positive mood and become more aware of trigg...
Research suggests a significant increase in cannabis use among individuals with depression over the past decade. The prevalence of cannabis use was approximately twice as common among those with depression compared to those without it. Daily cannabis use was also more common among those with depression, particularly young adults.
The study found that cannabis use was approximately twice as common among those with depression in 2017 compared to those without. The prevalence of past 30-day cannabis use among those with depression was significantly higher, especially among young adults.
A new study reveals structural brain differences in children at high risk for depression due to parental history of depression. The right putamen region was found to be smaller in these children compared to those without a family history of depression.
A recent study published in JMIR Mental Health found that internet-based therapy significantly reduced depression in CVD patients, leading to improved quality of life. The treatment involved nine weeks of online cognitive behavioural therapy, with access to a nurse via the web, resulting in clinical improvements for one in five patients.
A recent study led by the University of California, Berkeley found that South African teen girls who experience depression are more likely to contract HIV. The study suggests addressing mental health needs among adolescent girls may help reduce the spread of the disease.
A new study found that depression is linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older Canadians, with lower intakes of fruits and vegetables being a risk factor. The study also found that immigrant women were more likely to experience depression than Canadian-born women.
Research links depression to increased odds of heart disease and stroke, with a 24% increase in risk for each additional level of depression severity. The study analyzed data from over 11,000 adults diagnosed with depression and found a significant association between depression and non-fatal heart disease.
A study from Massachusetts General Hospital found that increased physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of depression, even among those with a high genetic risk. Individuals who engaged in at least several hours of exercise per week were less likely to be diagnosed with new episodes of depression.
Scientists have identified genes associated with a common depression symptom: lack of motivation. This finding could lead to new diagnostic methods and targeted treatments for depression. The study uses mouse models to understand brain changes related to specific symptoms.
Researchers developed a polygenic risk score tool to predict depression in medical residents under intense stress. The study found that interns with higher scores were more likely to develop depression, while those with lower scores showed resilience.
Tropical Depression 17 formed over the Gulf of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1006 millibars. The depression is expected to merge with a cold front, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rainfall to the northern Gulf coast.
A randomized controlled trial found that young adults with unhealthy diets showed significant improvements in mood and reduced symptoms of depression after eating a healthy diet for three weeks. The study provides preliminary evidence that small, simple diet adjustments can improve depression symptoms.
Despite a significant increase in antidepressant use, the number of older people diagnosed with depression remains largely unchanged. Research suggests that depression affects one in 15 people aged over 65, and its impact is felt by individuals, families, and friends.
Research in mice suggests that physical manifestations of negative memories in the hippocampus could underlie cognitive symptoms of depression. Inhibiting these manifestations could be a future treatment route for depression.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that depression symptoms in cognitively healthy older individuals, combined with brain amyloid, can lead to changes in memory and thinking over time. The study suggests that depression symptoms could be a target for delaying the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Tropical Depression 3 formed off central Florida's eastern coast, generating heavy rainfall northeast of its center. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission found rain falling at a rate of 25 mm/hour in this area.
Tropical Depression 4E formed on July 13 with maximum sustained winds near 35 mph, but weakened due to southeasterly vertical wind shear. The depression dissipated into a remnant low pressure area by July 15.
A study reveals a link between depression and severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms, as well as reduced emotional recognition in individuals with IBD. Psychological interventions targeting these biases may be effective in preventing or treating depression in high-risk patients.
A new study from the University of Bristol found that childhood bullying is strongly associated with trajectories of depression that rise at an early age. Children who continued to show high depression into adulthood were also more likely to have genetic liability for depression and a mother with postnatal depression.
Research highlights patchy care, delayed diagnosis, and lack of guidance for treating first-time manic episodes. Effective treatments are available but often overlooked, exacerbating symptoms and worsening health outcomes.
A recent study found that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or depression were more likely to participate in cardiac rehabilitation services following an episode of ischemic heart disease. This contrasts with previous research suggesting mental health conditions may hinder patient engagement in care.
Research found that individuals with depression who experienced stress in the previous 24 hours had worse endothelial function. The study also linked stress to more severe symptoms of depression and poor vascular function.
The researcher will collect data from 1,500 patients using prescription opioids to identify factors that may increase the risk of opioid-related depression. Long-term opioid analgesic use is associated with increased risk for depression and impairs depression treatment and recovery.
Researchers found ketamine restores functional connectivity and ensemble activity of neurons and eliminates depression-related behaviors. Dendritic spine formation is crucial for maintaining remission, but its slow process may indicate that it's a consequence of ketamine-induced rescue of prefrontal cortex circuit activity.
A new method calculates aggregated genetic risk for depression, identifying young people at highest risk before symptoms emerge. The polygenic risk score is linked to childhood abuse, offering hope for targeted interventions and prevention strategies.
A UTA researcher is studying the relationship between cardiovascular disease and depression, with potential breakthroughs in prevention and therapy. Adults with depression are at an accelerated risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which can happen at an earlier age than expected.
A new University of Colorado Boulder study found that the 18 most highly-studied candidate genes for depression are no more associated with it than randomly chosen genes. The research suggests that depression is influenced by many variants, each having a miniscule effect, and challenges previous 'candidate gene hypotheses',
Men undergoing hormonal treatment after prostate removal are 80% more likely to suffer from depression, according to a study presented at the European Association of Urology congress. The treatment is given to control tumor growth, but it may also affect men's well-being.
Researchers found that systematic depression screening after a heart attack did not impact patients' quality of life. Depression was identified in about 7% of screened patients, and interventions such as medication, phone-based psychotherapy sessions, or a combination both were shown to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms.
Researchers found that people with elevated symptoms of depression were 75% more likely to develop an ischemic stroke than those without depression. This association was seen even after adjusting for other risk factors.
A study found substantially higher anxiety and depression rates among US adults with atopic dermatitis compared to those without. Virtually all patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis had symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Researchers at CAMH have discovered a new target for developing treatments for depression by finding higher levels of the brain protein MAO-B in people with clinical depression. The study found that individuals with depression had 26% higher MAO-B levels in their prefrontal cortex compared to those without depression.
The MooDFOOD project found that daily intake of nutritional supplements cannot prevent depression. A healthy dietary pattern, typified by a Mediterranean style diet high in fruit and vegetables, may reduce the risk of developing depression.
An integrated therapy combining behavioral weight loss treatment and problem-solving therapy with antidepressant medication improved weight loss and depressive symptoms in patients with co-occurring obesity and depression. The study showed that participants receiving integrated therapy experienced a decline in body mass index and depre...
Scientists found that activating SIRT1 gene helps to excite neurons and improves symptoms of social isolation and loss of interest in male mice. The study suggests that drugs that activate SIRT1 might be effective therapy for some with major depression.
Researchers found that walnut consumers had lower depression scores and experienced greater energy levels, concentration, and optimism compared to non-consumers. Walnut's unique fatty acid profile was also associated with the benefits.
A recent study found that older adults with depression have slower walking speeds and shorter step lengths compared to those without depression. Gait problems may represent a modifiable risk factor for depression, highlighting the importance of identifying individuals at higher risk for earlier intervention.