5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (755+ words) Up to one-third of people living with depression do not respond to standard treatments, leaving millions struggling with symptoms despite trying several medications, counselling sessions, or other forms of therapy. For many, depression becomes a long-term illness that affects relationships,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (810+ words) Young adults experiencing depressive symptoms may begin to remember their childhoods as more traumatic over time, according to a study published in Nature Mental Health. The research suggests that current emotional distress can significantly shape how past experiences are recalled,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (757+ words) Treatment-resistant depression may benefit from new applications of medications already in use in clinical practice, according to two studies published in JAMA Psychiatry. The research examined whether intravenous ketamine and combinations of antidepressants with antipsychotic medications could provide relief for…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (79+ words) The Eastleigh Voice New global study highlights widespread depression during pregnancy and postpartum A study in The Lancet Psychiatry reports major depressive disorder affects about 6. 2 per cent of women during pregnancy and 6. 8 per cent in the postpartum year, with highest…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (418+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Depression and anxiety can take root early in life through a complex interplay of genetics within families, according to new research published in Nature Mental Health. The study finds that children's risk is shaped not only by…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (945+ words) A new study in Nature Genetics analyzed donated post-mortem brain tissue with single-cell genetic tools, finding altered gene activity in excitatory neurons and microglia in people diagnosed with depression. Depression is increasingly being understood as a disorder of the brain,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1003+ words) Researchers collected blood samples and carried out physical measurements, including height, weight, blood pressure, and heart rate. Children who go through difficult or stressful experiences by the age of 10 are more likely to show signs of higher physical stress during…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (577+ words) A new study has found that stopping antidepressants during pregnancy can double the risk of serious mental health crises, with many women experiencing a worsening of underlying conditions such as depression and anxiety. Antidepressants are medications that help treat depression,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (837+ words) Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they're not always an option. Barriers include cost, stigma, long waiting lists for appointments, and potential drug…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (822+ words) Researchers have discovered that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia share about 70 per cent of their genetic risk. Bipolar disorder mainly affects mood, while schizophrenia primarily affects thoughts and perception of reality, according to the World Health Organisation. This finding challenges the…...