A study from Emory University suggests that levodopa, a medication that increases dopamine levels in the brain, may help treat individuals with depression who experience motivational impairments due to high inflammation. ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Mindfulness, total sleep quality, and alcohol consumption may help explain why people who stay up late have a greater risk of depression, according to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Simon Evans ...
Mar 19, 2025
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Published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, the study aimed to provide robust insights into adolescent mental health trajectories in two different cultural contexts by comparing large samples of 11 to 16-years-olds ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Gender-affirming hormone therapy may not only help transgender and nonbinary individuals physically—it could also improve their mental health, new research suggests.
Mar 18, 2025
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Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the well-being of their children. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks ...
Mar 17, 2025
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The oxytocin system—which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby—may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Mar 14, 2025
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More teenagers report high mental well-being—yet at the same time, those who are struggling rate their depressive symptoms significantly higher than previous cohorts did at the same age, according to a study from the University ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Two artificial intelligence platforms are nearly on par with—or sometimes surpass—mental health professionals in evaluating appropriate responses to people who exhibit suicidal thoughts, according to a new RAND study.
Mar 12, 2025
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental health condition that impacts individuals of all ages, including children and adolescents. Early detection and diagnosis, especially at an earlier age, is crucial for effective ...
Mar 11, 2025
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A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study, led by investigators at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that ...
Mar 10, 2025
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