Dr. Kayvan Haddadan’s Blog
Latest Advancements in Depression Treatment: Promising New Methods
Recent advancements in depression treatment offer new hope for individuals struggling with this pervasive mental health condition. Here are some of the most promising developments: 1. Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) Stanford Medicine...
Genetic research suggests oxytocin as a potential treatment for postnatal depression.
Scientists have discovered a gene whose absence or impairment can lead to obesity, behavioral issues, and postnatal depression in mothers. Published today in Cell, this finding could have broader implications for treating postnatal depression. A study in mice...
Personalized Treatment Through Brain Scans for Depression
Recent advancements in neuroscience have revealed that depression can be categorized into six distinct types based on brain activity patterns, as demonstrated in a study published in Nature Medicine. This breakthrough offers a promising avenue for personalized...
Stanford Medicine-led study identifies six distinct types of depression.
In the near future, a quick brain scan could become part of a depression screening assessment to identify the most effective treatment. A new study by Stanford Medicine researchers, published on June 17 in Nature Medicine, demonstrates that brain imaging combined with...
Depressive symptoms might accelerate memory decline in older adults.
Depressive symptoms are associated with subsequent memory decline in older adults, while poorer memory is also linked to an increase in depressive symptoms later on, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The study,...
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy linked to heightened mental health risks
New research has found that exposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to the development of certain mental health issues in adolescence. The University of Bristol-led study, published in JAMA Network Open on May 28, examined the long-term mental health...
The latest recommendations for treating depression highlight the importance of a patient-centered approach.
Psychiatrists and mental health professionals now have a fresh standard for addressing major depression, courtesy of newly updated clinical guidelines released by the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT). These guidelines from CANMAT hold the...
Dim lighting to combat the impacts of persistent stress.
Certain neurological conditions may see improvement through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive method involving the application of low-intensity light to stimulate altered functions in specific body areas. A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders...
Weather & Depression
The weather can influence our mood and well-being in various ways, and for some people, certain weather conditions can contribute to feelings of sadness or depression. Here are some ways in which weather can impact mood and potentially contribute to depression:...
Understanding Depression: A Closer Look
Depression is a complex mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, there are still many misconceptions and stigmas associated with depression. In this blog post, we aim to shed light on what depression really is, its...