Depression

Psychology & Psychiatry

Brain changes may help explain postpartum depression

Subtle changes in the brain during pregnancy may help explain why some women develop postpartum depression.

Mar 6, 2025

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study finds mental health care gap worsens COPD symptoms

Mental health disorders in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to worsened symptoms and decreased quality of life, according to a new study. The study is published ...

Mar 6, 2025

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Psychology & Psychiatry

The art of well-being: Group activities shown to ease depression and anxiety in older adults

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London researchers reveals that group arts interventions—such as painting, music, or dance—can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety among older adults. The ...

Mar 5, 2025

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Should I keep going? Brain switchboard provides insights into perseverance, exploration and disengagement

Researchers have revealed neural circuits in the brainstem that are crucially involved in implementing decisions by controlling three fundamental behavioral states or strategies: perseverance, exploration and disengagement.

Mar 5, 2025

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Cardiology

Prenatal maternal stressors linked to higher blood pressure during first year after birth, study shows

Psychosocial stress during pregnancy could lead to higher blood pressure during the first year postpartum, according to research from Keck School of Medicine at USC.

Mar 5, 2025

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Gerontology & Geriatrics

Wi-Fi-based technology developed to detect depression in older adults

A new study published in JMIR Aging developed and tested a new AI model called HOPE which uses Wi-Fi-based motion sensor data to detect depression in older adults without relying on intrusive wearable devices. The research ...

Mar 4, 2025

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Investigating mood and cognition changes after traumatic brain injury

Mental health issues are common in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and can continue for years. They may be related to the brain injury itself or may result from patients' challenges with everyday functions.

Feb 27, 2025

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Psychology & Psychiatry

What's the difference between burnout and depression?

If your summer holiday already feels like a distant memory, you're not alone. Burnout—a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion following prolonged stress—has been described in workplaces since a 5th century ...

Feb 27, 2025

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Scientists discover key protein in resilience to stress

When faced with chronic stress, why do some people develop anxiety and depressive symptoms while others show resilience? A protein that acts as a cannabinoid receptor and is present in the structure controlling exchanges ...

Feb 27, 2025

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