Depression
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IBD: Patients struggle with presenteeism, mental health
A prospective study found higher rates of anxiety and depression and reduced work productivity.
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‘Alarming, unexpected’ rate of suicidal behavior in long-term care residents
These high rates underline the need for clinicians to exercise “extra caution” when assessing elderly people living in a long-term care facility...
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‘Pre-death grief’ is a real, but overlooked, syndrome
It is vital to reduce pre-death grief, experts say, as studies show that the syndrome may “result in higher rates of prolonged grief disorder.”
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Older adults with schizophrenia need ‘person-centered’ care
The life expectancy of patients with schizophrenia is lower by 8-15 years, compared with those without schizophrenia, and this “mortality gap” has...
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Shoulder arthritis surgery: Depression complicates care
“People with depression and anxiety feel pain differently. It might have to do with your outlook – are you catastrophizing or thinking it’s a...
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‘Alarming’ worldwide decline in mental health
The most dramatic finding was the difference in mental well-being between younger and older adults.
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Why is there an increased risk of cancer in depressed patients?
“We have to think about depression as a systemic illness,” Dr. Charles B. Nemeroff said. “What is depression doing that’s creating a fertile...
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Depression, suicidal ideation continue to plague physicians: Survey
“There is a longstanding culture of silence around physician mental health in the medical community,” said Dr. Gary Price.
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What is the psychological impact of type 1 diabetes?
“There’s a greater risk for depression, because life with diabetes can really be trying,” said Dr. Nadine Hoffmeister.
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Self-care tips for clinicians as COVID-19 lingers
“We want to promote psychological flexibility: the ability to stay in contact with the present moment,” Dr. Jon A. Levenson said.