Dr. Kayvan Haddadan’s Blog
The link between depression and chronic back pain
According to the DSM-IV (1994), a diagnosis of major depression requires the presence of the following symptoms occurring daily for a minimum of two weeks, with at least five of the following being experienced: Persistent mood characterized by feelings of depression,...
The brain rhythm undergoes rapid changes during deep brain stimulation surgery for treatment-resistant depression.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown effectiveness in treating treatment-resistant depression, but its exact mechanism remains unknown. Scientists worldwide are actively seeking objective biomarkers to optimize, approve, and disseminate this experimental approach to...
Could eating fruit more often keep depression at bay?
New research from Aston University's College of Health and Life Sciences reveals that individuals who consume fruit on a regular basis are more inclined to report higher levels of positive mental wellbeing and are less likely to experience symptoms of depression...
Regardless of genetic relatedness, there is a correlation between depression in fathers and children.
New research conducted by Penn State and Michigan State indicates that the prevalence of adolescent depression and behavior problems is increasing, and paternal depression may be a contributing factor, regardless of genetic relatedness. The study examined data from...
The likelihood of developing mental disorders throughout one’s lifetime is heightened by obesity.
A recent study conducted by the Complexity Science Hub and the Medical University of Vienna reveals that obesity significantly increases the likelihood of developing mental disorders across all age groups. The study, published in the specialist journal Translational...
Researchers are exploring a potential approach to treating depression that involves reversing the direction of brain signals that may be functioning abnormally.
Stanford Medicine scientists have made progress in understanding how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treats severe depression by reversing the direction of abnormal brain signals. TMS involves applying powerful magnetic pulses to the scalp to stimulate the...
AI voice coach shows promise in depression, anxiety treatment
A recent pilot study led by researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a valuable tool in the treatment of mental health conditions. The study examined the effects of an AI voice-based virtual coach, named...
The compound KNT-127, which is an anti-depressant agent, has been shown to alleviate both stress and depression.
Millions of people worldwide suffer from depression caused by psychological stress, but most of the available anti-depressant drugs are slow, prone to resistance, and have serious side effects. This calls for more effective treatment options. Delta opioid receptors...
Depression and Diet
Regrettably, there is no particular regimen that has been scientifically validated to alleviate depression. Nonetheless, even though certain dietary patterns or food items may not alleviate your symptoms or immediately uplift your spirits, a well-balanced diet can...
Newly discovered trigger for major depression opens new possibilities for treatments
The discovery, outlined Thursday in the journal Science, improves understanding of the biological causes of major depression and could accelerate efforts to develop new, faster-acting medications for such hard-to-treat mood disorders, said neuroscientist Kirill...