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Some of the disorders depression can lead to
Depression is a serious mental health condition that, if left untreated, can have a significant impact on various aspects of a person's life. Additionally, depression is sometimes associated with or can contribute to the development of other mental health disorders....
Facts about depression in the US
Prevalence: Depression is widespread, affecting millions of adults in the U.S. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in 2019, approximately 21 million adults (8.4% of the U.S. population) had at least one major depressive episode in the past...
Causes Of Depression
There is no single main cause of depression. The condition is triggered for different reasons in different individuals. However, some of the known risk factors and triggers for depression include: Familial predisposition: It has been shown that depression can run in...
A potential treatment focus for depression involves the inhibition of aversive memory formation by a small molecule.
Depression stands as one of the most prevalent mental health disorders globally, yet existing antidepressants have not fully met the diverse needs of many patients. Recently, neuroscientists at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have uncovered a small molecule...
Fresh insights into the mechanism underlying depression that is resistant to treatment.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent mental health condition that can be highly debilitating for many individuals. It has long been recognized that MDD arises from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. In a recent study published in Biological...
Persistent sleep deprivation is linked to forthcoming depressive indicators.
A recent genetic study led by researchers from UCL (University College London) suggests that consistently sleeping less than five hours a night may increase the likelihood of developing depressive symptoms. Traditionally, poor sleep has been viewed as a consequence of...
Examining pupil response could offer insights into identifying individuals who exhibit the most favorable responses to transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for depression.
Recent research from UCLA Health indicates that assessing changes in pupil reactions to light may offer insights into predicting recovery from depression and tailoring transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment for major depressive disorder. TMS is a safe,...
College students frequently experience depression and anxiety.
Depression and anxiety are increasingly prevalent among college students, and recent research from the University of Georgia indicates that this issue may be more pronounced for students who belong to a racial minority compared to their white peers. The study revealed...
Early signs of MS may include symptoms of depression and anxiety.
New research from the University of British Columbia has provided a clearer understanding of the early indicators of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study, published in the medical journal Neurology, affiliated with the American Academy of Neurology, reveals that...
Pilot study examines the screening of fathers for postpartum depression.
The University of Illinois Chicago conducted a pilot study suggesting that fathers can experience postpartum depression and should be screened for it. This is crucial given the interconnected impact of both parents' physical and mental well-being, potentially offering...