Dr. Kayvan Haddadan’s Blog
Research indicates that millions of individuals experience the simultaneous presence of chronic pain and symptoms related to mental health.
Recent research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, as reported in the journal PAIN, reveals that nearly 5% of U.S. adults grapple with the co-occurrence of chronic pain alongside symptoms of anxiety or depression, leading to limitations in daily...
Cracking the Code of Depression: Scientists Pinpoint Vital Biomarker for Monitoring Progress in Treatment-Resistant Depression
A multidisciplinary team of leading professionals in clinical, engineering, and neuroscience fields has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the realm of treatment-resistant depression. Through an examination of the brain activity in patients undergoing deep brain...
The indicators of inflammation in adolescent depression vary between males and females.
Recent research conducted by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has uncovered a connection between depression and the risk of depression, and specific inflammatory proteins in both boys and girls. Inflammation...
Activities that can help ease your depression
Outdoor exercise combines at least two depression-resistant elements: physical activity and exposure to nature. Incorporate these "green" activities to help alleviate depression: Biking Hiking Exploring fitness trails Paddle-boarding Kayaking Rock climbing Skiing...
The interplay of your genetic makeup determines if depression paves the way for other illnesses.
About one in five Danes encounter depression at some point in their lives. A recent research endeavor conducted by Aarhus University reveals a noteworthy correlation between the genetic susceptibility to depression and an escalated genetic vulnerability to other...
Ways to cope with depression
Engage in conversation with a person you have confidence in. Discussing your emotions might seem challenging, but numerous individuals discover that expressing their feelings can lead to improved well-being. Receiving attentive and empathetic listening from someone...
How Pets Help Manage Depression
Avigayil Brown has been an animal lover her whole life. “I grew up having a lot of pets: dogs, cats, bunnies, fish, birds, and a horse,” says Brown, who’s 24 and lives in Brooklyn, NY. She has dealt with depression since she was 12, but it wasn’t until she faced...
Lowering stress and anxiety
Stress is a familiar experience that virtually everyone encounters frequently. It emerges as a sensation of pressure, usually arising from an excess of tasks to accomplish within a limited timeframe. In the midst of a hectic life, stress becomes nearly inescapable....
Depression and exercise
When you're dealing with depression or anxiety, the thought of exercising might be the last thing on your mind. However, once you find the motivation, you'll discover that exercise can make a significant difference in your well-being. Regular exercise not only helps...
Following a traumatic brain injury, depression may manifest as a novel and separate medical condition.
A recent study led by Shan Siddiqi, MD, from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests that depression following traumatic brain injury (TBI) may represent a distinct clinical disorder rather than the...