Latest articles for Major Depressive Disorder
Opinion
Postpartum psychosis: Does longitudinal course inform treatment?
The good news is we’ve seen an evolution of both interest and expertise in acute management of postpartum psychosis and a richer appreciation of...
Opinion
Postpartum psychosis: Does longitudinal course inform treatment?
The good news is we’ve seen an evolution of both interest and expertise in acute management of postpartum psychosis and a richer appreciation of...
From the Journals
Chemokine expression predicts severity of major depressive disorder
Serum levels of ligands CCL17 and CCL22 also were significantly increased in MDD patients compared to controls.
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A ‘promising target’ to improve outcomes in late-life depression
Older adults with depression and comorbid apathy have poorer outcomes, including lower remission rates and poorer response to first-line...
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Mixed results for intensive home care for psychiatric crises
“Intensive home treatment is not a substitute for inpatient care but a different treatment opportunity for psychiatric patients in crisis,” said...
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University to train ‘trip facilitators’ for psychedelic therapy
“The tools of conventional psychiatry to deal with things like depression and anxiety and addiction are not very good, and some of them are...
From the Journals
Pharmacogenomic testing may curb drug interactions in severe depression
Some physicians have expressed scepticism about pharmacogenomic testing, but the study provides additional evidence of its usefulness.
Feature
Red Flag: Suicide risk
“It’s an opportunity to talk about their risk factors, which is designed to lead to a conversation about safety planning.”
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Antidepressants may curb opioid overdose
“If you are treating someone with pain, particularly chronic pain, it’s critically important to better assess their depression and not to...
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Inflammatory profiles impact major depressive disorder
Changes in inflammation were significantly higher in adults with early-onset MDD, compared with late onset.