Dr. Kayvan Haddadan’s Blog
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...
Getting sufficient, high-quality sleep enhances the ability to cope with depression and anxiety.
Quality sleep has been shown to play a crucial role in bolstering resilience against depression and anxiety, according to research conducted by the University of York. The study focused on the impact of chronic stress, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, on...
For a minimum duration of six months, participating in mindfulness courses conducted in person contributes to enhanced mental well-being.
New analysis confirms that voluntary participation in in-person mindfulness courses for adults can lead to a significant decrease in symptoms of anxiety and depression for a minimum of six months following program completion. The analysis, which combined data from 13...
A novel and separate illness may emerge in the form of depression following a traumatic brain injury.
A recent study conducted 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 be a distinct disorder rather than the conventional...
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...