A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ineffective. The treatment—known ...
Oct 28, 2024
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Cesarean deliveries were 47% less likely among Medicaid enrollees who received doula care, according to research conducted by US health care insurance provider Elevance Health, Inc. Women with doula support also had a 29% ...
One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this "negativity bias," which can fuel the development ...
Oct 25, 2024
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Poverty makes people up to three times more likely to suffer from mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety compared to the wealthy, the United Nations said in a report released Thursday.
Oct 24, 2024
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In a study in Social Science & Medicine—Mental Health, CUNY SPH doctoral alum Dana Watnick and team sought to explore local understandings of depression and mental distress among people living with HIV in Cameroon and assess ...
Oct 24, 2024
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A new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of mental health diagnosis, we need a data-driven approach based on the ways symptoms naturally co-occur in real life, and this approach could ...
Oct 21, 2024
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Depression and other mental health issues reduce the number of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) more than musculoskeletal diseases or cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent joint study by the University of ...
Oct 21, 2024
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After a stroke, many people develop depression that is driven by factors including cognitive difficulties, a lack of social participation, and self-perceived poor recovery. This depression can persist for months or years, ...
Oct 21, 2024
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A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a study by researchers at UTHealth Houston; the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology ...
Oct 21, 2024
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A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting. ...
Oct 20, 2024
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