by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Dec 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Nov 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Nov 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Oct 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
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,...
