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Review: Exercise Is Effective Treatment for Depression

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 – Exercise is an effective treatment for depression, especially when intense, according to a review published online Feb. 14 in The BMJ. Michael Noetel, Ph.D., from the...

Cutting Social Isolation, Loneliness May Lower Mortality in People With Obesity

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2024 – Improving social isolation and loneliness may attenuate excess obesity-related mortality risk, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Network Open. Jian ...

CDC: Rates of Suicide Vary by Age, Sex, Mechanism in Over 55s

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 – For adults ages 55 years and older, the rates of suicide vary by age group, sex, and mechanism of suicide, according to a November data brief published by the U.S. Centers...

Ketamine No Better Than Placebo for Depression

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 – For patients with major depressive disorder, a single dose of intravenous ketamine delivered during surgical anesthesia has no greater effect than placebo, according to a...

Women Face Higher Odds of Depression After Head Injury Than Men

TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Women are more likely to develop depression after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a new study shows. The analysis of nine published studies included nearly 700,000...

Esketamine Nasal Spray Beneficial for Treatment-Resistant Depression

THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 – For patients with treatment-resistant depression, esketamine nasal spray is superior to extended-release quetiapine with respect to remission at week 8, according to a study...

Could Artificial Sweeteners in Processed Food Raise Depression Risk?

THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 – Highly processed packaged foods and drinks may be quick, cheap and tasty, but new research suggests they’re also likely to up your risk for depression. Among big consumers ...

Insomnia Partially Explains Link Between Psychotic‑Like Experiences, Suicidal Ideation

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 16, 2023 – Insomnia might be an important risk factor for suicide in people with psychotic-like experiences (PLEs), according to a study published online July 30 in the European...

Seasonal Patterns Identified for Suicidality in Children, Teens

WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 – Seasonal patterns are seen in suicidality among children and adolescents, with peaks in April and October and a nadir in July, according to a study published online July...

How Much of a Difference Is 988 Suicide & Crisis Line Making a Year After Its Launch?

MONDAY, July 17, 2023 – The national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has hit its one-year anniversary, and it appears that the public is increasingly turning to the number in times of darkness. The...

As Seniors' Sense of Smell Declines, Their Risk for Depression Rises

MONDAY, July 3, 2023 – Researchers have found significant new evidence of a link between a decreased sense of smell and the risk of developing depression later in life. Known as hyposmia, or at its...

PTSD, Other Mental Health Ills Haunt Gunshot Survivors

TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 – For people who survive gunshot wounds, the trauma may leave mental scars that worsen with time, a new study finds. Among 87 adults treated for gun injuries at a Wisconsin...

U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health

TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 – Social media presents a “profound risk” to young brains, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned on Tuesday. In a report, Murthy warned about the risks of social media us...

Am I Depressed? The Most Common Symptoms to Look Out For

FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 – Think you might be struggling with depression? It's not always easy to recognize, but identifying the symptoms is the first step toward getting the help you need. Depression...

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