Depression News

Posted July 17, 2008:

• New Study Replicates Association Between Genetic Variation And Antidepressant Treatment Response
• Gene Variations In Diverse Patient Populations Determine Who Responds Best To An Antidepressant

Posted July 15, 2008:

• Culture And Depression

Posted July 11, 2008:

• Scientists Learn How Food Affects The Brain: Omega 3 Especially Important

Posted July 9, 2008:

• Ending Moderate Drinking Tied To Depression
• Pregnancy Alone Is Not Associated With Increased Risk For Mental Disorders

Posted July 8, 2008:

• Parents Of Twins Report More Mental Health Symptoms Than Parents Of Singletons

Posted July 5, 2008:

• Depression Ups Risk Of Complications Following Heart Attack, Study Suggests

Posted July 3, 2008:

• Severe Shyness? New Study Shows That Anxiety Is Likely A Long-lasting Trait

Posted June 29, 2008:

• First Patients Implanted In Study Evaluating Deep Brain Stimulation For Depression

Posted June 26, 2008:

• Complementary Medicines Can Help Mild Depression And Premenstrual Syndrome, But Report Warns Not All Products Are Harmless

Posted June 23, 2008:

• Family Stress And Child's Temper Extremes Contribute To Anxiety And Depression In Children

Posted June 20, 2008:

• Depression And Diabetes: Fellow Travelers, Researchers Say

Posted June 17, 2008:

• Falls, Depression And Antidepressants In Later Life

Posted June 16, 2008:

• Hunger Hormone Increases During Stress, May Have Antidepressant Effect
• Groundbreaking Depression Research Being Tested In Real-world Setting

Posted June 13, 2008:

• One In Eight Lower Manhattan Residents Had Signs Of PTSD Two To Three Years After 9/11

Posted June 12, 2008:

• Insomnia In Parents Can Result In Sleep Problems, Suicidal Behavior Among Their Offspring
• Poor Sleep Linked To Suicidal Behavior Among Children And Adolescents With Depressive Episodes

Posted June 11, 2008:

• Serotonin Link To Impulsivity, Decision-making, Confirmed

Posted June 10, 2008:

• A Call For Standardized Measurement Of Outcomes In Depression Treatment

Posted June 9, 2008:

• Poor Sleep Quality And Insomnia Associated With Suicidal Symptoms Among College Students
• Postpartum Mothers Of Twins Have Significant Sleep Restriction, Depressive Symptoms

Posted June 6, 2008:

• Obesity And Depression May Be Linked
• Higher Co-payments Reduce Use Of Antidepressants

Posted June 4, 2008:

• Genes And Depression

Posted May 31, 2008:

• Inflammation, Depression And Antidepressant Response: Common Mechanisms

Posted May 28, 2008:

• Electroshock: Electroconvulsive Therapy Without Cognitive Side Effects

Posted May 27, 2008:

• Therapies Appear Helpful In Reducing Risk Of Depression Following Stroke

Posted May 25, 2008:

• Lone Asylum Seeking Children Have Experienced High Levels Of War Trauma And Need Better Care, Study Suggests

Posted May 20, 2008:

• Burning Incense Is Psychoactive: New Class Of Antidepressants Might Be Right Under Our Noses

Posted May 19, 2008:

• Medication May Prevent Depression In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer

Posted May 18, 2008:

• Depression And PTSD Symptoms In Caregivers Of Lung Transplant Patients

Posted May 16, 2008:

• Electric Shocks Can Cause Neurologic And Neuropsychological Symptoms

Posted May 15, 2008:

• Mothers' Depression Linked To Young Children's Injuries

Posted May 13, 2008:

• Depression And Anger Can Plague Recent University Graduates

Posted May 12, 2008:

• Are Anxiety Disorders All In The Mind?
• Men Are More Likely Than Women To Crave Alcohol When They Feel Negative Emotions

Posted May 10, 2008:

• Teen 'Self Medication' For Depression Leads To More Serious Mental Illness, New Report Reveals

Posted May 9, 2008:

• Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than Those Cared For At Home
• How 'Horse Tranquilizer' Stops Depression
• Do Antidepressants Enhance Immune Function?

Posted May 8, 2008:

• Depression Diversity: Brain Studies Reveal Big Differences Among Individuals

Posted May 6, 2008:

• Low Blood Levels Of Vitamin D May Be Associated With Depression In Older Adults
• Anxiety, Mood Disorders Put Cancer Patients At Risk For PTSD

Posted May 5, 2008:

• Sudden Death Of A Parent May Pose Mental Health Risks For Children, Surviving Caregivers

Posted May 2, 2008:

• Prozac May Help Curb Disease Activity In Multiple Sclerosis
• Exercise Plus Psychological Counseling May Benefit Depressed Heart Failure Patients

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