Depression
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Encephalitis linked to psychosis, suicidal thoughts
“The clinical care of persons with encephalitis is challenging because these patients suffer from acute and severe mental health disturbances,”...
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Thyroid hormones predict psychotic depression in MDD patients
Regular thyroid function tests may help with early identification and intervention of PD.
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Beyond the psychedelic effect: Ayahuasca as antidepressant
Some acute measures assessed during ayahuasca dosing moderated the improvements in MDD biomarkers 2 days after a treatment session.
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Statin disappoints for treatment-resistant depression
“Clinical trials of other statins ... have also been congruent with our results,” said Dr. M. Ishrat Husain.
Commentary
What’s new in brain health?
A new study shows that nonmedical treatment is effective in people with frequent episodic and chronic tension-type headache.
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‘Sighing’ tops mindfulness for reduced stress, improved mood
Controlled breathwork has emerged as a potential tool to manage stress and boost well-being.
Feature
Time for a national ketamine registry, experts say
Support is growing for the creation of a ketamine registry to collect data on dosage, treatment frequency, adverse events, and long-term outcomes...
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Repetitive TMS effective for comorbid depression, substance use
“I suspect this is just the beginning of a new era in neuromodulation-based therapeutics for people struggling with drug and alcohol use disorders...
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TMS tied to ‘marked’ antidepressant, anxiolytic effects in anxious depression
“TMS is quite effective in the more difficult-to-treat and more disabled group of anxious depressives,” said Dr. Scott Aaronson.
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Primary care providers are increasingly addressing mental health concerns
A new study’s findings point to a sizable gap in psychiatric care.
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Loneliness risk elevated among young cancer survivors
Young cancer survivors were more than twice as likely to report loneliness at study baseline and follow-up.