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Processing grief and healing after loss
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (691+ words) It's human nature to make meaningful connections with others and build communities that shape our identity. When someone we cherish is no longer with us " due to death, divorce, illness, or major life changes " their absence leaves a noticeable void....
Exercise can be as effective as medication for depression and anxiety, new study shows
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (892+ words) Exercise can boost mental health, but a new study says it is most beneficial when it is structured, supervised and has a social component. Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes…...
Psychiatric disorders share more genetic overlap than scientists realized, study shows
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (313+ words) A new understanding of the genetic similarities that underlie psychiatric disorders may lead to therapies that can treat multiple mental health conditions at once, scientists say. Many psychiatric disorders are more biologically related than previously understood, having more genetic similarities…...
The side effects of antidepressants vary widely — choosing the right one is imperative, study finds
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (341+ words) The findings of a large new study should guide the prescription of antidepressants, especially for people with diabetes, obesity hypertension, the researchers behind it say Weighing the benefits of antidepressants against the costs of their potential side effects can be…...
For mild depression, texting with a therapist works as well as video sessions, study finds
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (323+ words) Expanding insurance coverage for text-based therapy could improve depression treatment, a new study suggests. Texting or emailing with a therapist might provide more relief to people with depression than waiting for an appointment on video-based platforms. That was the hypothesis…...
Women are more likely than men to have depression, and genetics may play a big role in that disparity
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) Women's genetic risk for depression is twice as high as men's, a new study shows. Feelings of persistent sadness, loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities, having trouble finding motivation and being fatigued " these are all common symptoms of depression,…...
Young children with ADHD are being medicated too quickly, study says
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) More than one-third of young children with ADHD are not given sufficient time to see if behavioral interventions are effective before being prescribed medication, according to a new study. "That's concerning, because we know starting ADHD treatment with a behavioral…...
For cancer patients with depression, psilocybin may provide lasting relief
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (246+ words) Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms. A new study shows that it helps reduce depression in cancer patients. A single dose of psilocybin significantly decreased depression and anxiety in people with cancer, according to a new study....