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The impact of legalized cannabis on psychosis remains undetermined
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (480+ words) Although cannabis has been associated with psychosis, variations in studies driven by shifting policies have led to mixed results, according to a review presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco. These heterogeneous findings indicate a need…...
Depressive symptoms linked to poor asthma control, symptoms, quality of life
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (539+ words) ORLANDO — There is a bidirectional relationship between asthma and depressive symptoms, according to a poster presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference. “ People with asthma have a higher incidence of depression People with depression have a higher…...
Biological aging associated with some depressive symptoms
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (185+ words) Monocyte aging is linked to non-somatic depression symptoms in women both with and without HIV, data published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences show. "Depression is not a one-size-fits-all disorder. It can look really different…...
Major depression remains "usually undertreated" among rheumatology patient populations
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (116+ words) DESTIN, Fla. — Patients with chronic conditions who are failing on conventional therapies may be suffering from undiagnosed major depression, according to a presenter at Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East. Michael R. Clark, MD, MPH, MBA, professor of psychiatry and behavioral…...
Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation safe, effective in treating adolescent depression
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (1719+ words) Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation was safe and effective in treating adolescents and young adults with major depressive disorder, according to a study published in Psychiatry Research. This treatment could be an alternative for patients who have not seen any benefits…...
Coordinated transcranial magnetic stimulation, ketamine may benefit refractory depression
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1228+ words) Transcranial magnetic stimulation and ketamine have been effective in treating depression. But when patients still struggle after using them individually, coordinated treatment offers promise, Colleen A. Hanlon, Ph D, told Healio. "You can think of the brain as an organ that's…...
Transcranial direct current stimulation beneficial for moderate to severe depression
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (512+ words) A 12-day course of high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation offered greater benefit in improving mood compared to sham treatment for adults with moderate to severe depression, data from JAMA Network Open show. "More focused and precise targeting of brain regions…...
Prior mental health diagnosis may predict neuropsychiatric outcomes in childhood lupus
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (472+ words) CHICAGO " A previous diagnosis of a mental health disorder may predict neuropsychiatric complications in children with systemic lupus erythematosus, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2025. Neuropsychiatric lupus has several negative impacts on individuals, according to Ogbu. "These include increasing…...
How mental health impacts obesity and eating behaviors
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (167+ words) See all articles from Obesity Medicine Association Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease, and disordered eating is a common yet often underrecognized component that can significantly influence treatment outcomes. To properly treat obesity, it is essential to understand the psychological…...
Sleep, social support ease impact of adverse childhood experiences on depression
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (924+ words) DALLAS " Sleep and satisfaction with social support mediated the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and depressive symptoms, according to data presented at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's annual meeting. But stress, substance use, diet, quantity of social support and…...