A new study that looked at a large database of privately insured Americans has found that transgender individuals have a […]
Accumulation of amyloid beta and reduction of serotonin may trigger late-life depression
Looking for ways to image the human brain for the earliest signs of aging and cognitive decline, Johns Hopkins Medicine […]
Support for ECT in Severely Depressed Older Adults
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is associated with lower risk of death over one year, as well […]
Low Depression Scores May Miss Seniors With Suicidal Intent
Older adults may have a high degree of suicidal intent yet still have low scores on scales measuring psychiatric symptoms, […]
Fluoxetine Doesn’t Reduce Depression During Stroke Recovery
(Reuters Health) – Adults recovering from a stroke don’t appear to have a lower risk of clinically significant depression symptoms […]
Admissions for Eating Disorders Double in Pandemic
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Medical admissions for adolescents with restrictive […]
Dance Training Drastically Reduces Parkinsons Progression
Dancing helps slow the progression of motor and nonmotor symptoms and improves quality of life for patients with Parkinson’s disease […]
How Can Mental Health Services Be More Accessible for People of Color?
By now, we conversations about mental health are more frequent than ever. As our broader society considers issues of burnout, […]
Study: ICD patients should be regularly screened for anxiety and depression
Patients receiving an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) should be regularly screened for anxiety and depression, according to research presented at […]
Psilocybin Matches SSRI for Moderate-to-Severe Depression
The psychedelic drug psilocybin performed just as well as a widely used antidepressant in easing the symptoms of major depression, […]