
Brain Differences Seen in Depressed Preschoolers
A key brain structure that
regulates emotions works
differently in preschoolers
with depression compared
with their healthy peers,
according to new research. ... > full story

Scan Predicts Whether Therapy or Meds Will Best Lift Depression
Pre-treatment scans of brain
activity predicted whether
depressed patients would
best achieve remission with
an antidepressant medication
or psychotherapy, in a study
... > full story

Depression Linked to Telomere Enzyme, Aging, Chronic Disease
The first symptoms of major
depression may be
behavioral, but the common
mental illness is based in
biology — and not
limited to the brain, new
... > full story

Depression Linked to Almost Doubled Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women
Depression among women 47-52
years old is associated with
an almost doubled risk of
stroke. Researchers call for
greater awareness of depres ... > full story
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Tired, Moody and Pregnant? Exercise May Be the Answer
August 2, 2013 Exercise may improve the mood of pregnant women and help to reduce levels of fatigue reports new research. The study examined whether a four week exercise intervention program would result in ... > full story -
Psychotherapy Via Internet as Good as If Not Better Than Face-to-Face Consultations
July 30, 2013 Does psychotherapy via the Internet work? Clinical researchers have studied whether online psychotherapy and conventional face-to-face therapy are equally effective in experiments. Based on earlier ... > full story -
Shocking: Surgical Anesthetic Appears to Treat Drug-Resistant Depression
July 29, 2013 Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has long been considered the most effective treatment of medication-resistant depression. But millions of people don’t take advantage of it because of the side ... > full story -
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Biochemical Mapping Helps Explain Who Will Respond to Antidepressants
July 18, 2013 Researchers have identified biochemical changes in people taking antidepressants – but only in those whose depression improves. These changes occur in a neurotransmitter pathway that is ... > full story -
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Poor Sleep in Pregnancy Can Disrupt the Immune System and Cause Birth-Related Complications
July 17, 2013 Poor sleep quality and quantity during pregnancy can disrupt normal immune processes and lead to lower birth weights and other complications, a new study finds. Women with depression also are more ... > full story -
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Vitamins and Minerals Can Boost Energy and Enhance Mood
July 16, 2013 Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being not only for healthy adults but for those prone to anxiety and depression, according to new ... > full story -
Brain Discovery Could Help Schizophrenics
July 15, 2013 The discovery of brain impairment in mice may eventually lead to better therapies for people with schizophrenia and major ... > full story -
Women at Risk of Developing Postpartum Psychosis Need Close Monitoring, Says New Review
July 12, 2013 There are clear risk factors for postpartum psychosis that all women should be asked about antenatally to ensure early recognition and prompt treatment of the condition, says a new ... > full story -
Gang Members Found to Suffer Unprecedented Levels of Psychiatric Illness
July 12, 2013 Young men who are gang members suffer unprecedented levels of psychiatric illness, placing a heavy burden on mental health services, according to new ... > full story -
Not So Blue? Study Suggests Many Americans Less Depressed
July 10, 2013 Depression down among adults over 50, including elderly age 80-84; signs of increased depression in slice of late middle age ... > full story
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