Anxiety, depression: elders and only children are more at risk
Young people occupying the first place in their siblings and those without brothers or sisters are more likely to present ...
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Depression: a magnetic field reduces symptoms in five days
Transcranial magnetic stimulation applied to both sides of the brain reduced depressive symptoms in patients usually resistant to treatment, in ...
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Depression: brain stimulation at home to reduce symptoms
Researchers have developed a transcranial stimulation device that can be used at home and reduces symptoms of depression. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Depression: psilocybin would make us more optimistic
Doses of psilocybin, the substance from magic mushrooms, increased levels of optimism in rodents, making the psychedelic a possible treatment ...
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Sugar lovers are at higher risk of disease
People with a pronounced taste for sweet foods are more likely to suffer from depression, diabetes and even cardiovascular disease, ...
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Preteens: be careful, high screen time increases the risk of depression later
Tweens who spend a lot of time on screens are more likely to experience symptoms of depression or anxiety later ...
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Depression: Mental health apps help high-risk young people
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) apps may help prevent depression in high-risk youth, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL A cognitive ...
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Early childhood trauma linked to late-life pain and depression
In the later years of life, older adults report a high prevalence of traumatic events, which are associated with poorer ...
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Depression: a link with inflammation highlighted
According to work carried out by researchers at King's College London, there is a link between major depressive disorder and ...
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Anxiety, depression: poor friendships in adolescents predict mental symptoms
Young people who have difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful friendships are more likely to experience negative emotions and have a ...
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Depression, anxiety: teleconsultations help reduce symptoms
Remote video consultations with a mental health professional provide improvement in symptoms of depression and anxiety. THE ESSENTIAL Remote video ...
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Depression: A new way to treat patients’ lack of motivation
Infliximab, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, may boost motivation in people with depression. THE ESSENTIAL Compared with ...
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Anxiety, depression: a link established between psychological disorders and serious Covid-19 infections
Researchers have linked Covid-19 infection to the development of disorders such as anxiety and depression. THE ESSENTIAL A Covid-19 infection ...
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Post-Olympic Depression in Athletes: How to Explain It?
Sports psychologist Dorian Martinez looks back at the mental difficulties that high-level athletes may encounter after the Olympic Games. THE ...
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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Help Depression
Cognitive behavioral therapy may reduce symptoms of depression more effectively than antidepressants in some patients, a team of researchers finds. ...
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Depressed women use contraceptives less regularly
Depression can cause women to not consistently use the pill or condoms. THE ESSENTIAL Depression is defined as a state ...
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10 minutes of mindfulness a day fights depression
Short periods of daily mindfulness improve symptoms of depression and anxiety, a new study finds. Slowing down brain aging, reducing ...
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Inflammation in childhood: an increased risk of mental disorders in adulthood
Children who experience persistent inflammation are at greater risk of developing mental health problems in adulthood, including depression and psychosis. ...
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Depression: Is psilocybin as effective as antidepressants?
New research confirms the potential of psilocybin, the substance found in hallucinogenic mushrooms, to reduce symptoms of depression. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Classical music improves your mood by synchronizing brain waves
Bach, Mozart, Beethoven… By synchronizing the “extended amygdala”, Western classical music generates antidepressant effects. THE ESSENTIAL Chinese researchers have demonstrated ...
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This common mental disorder increases the risk of dementia by 74%
Depression may accelerate cognitive decline, new research finds. THE ESSENTIAL The number of people with dementia is expected to almost ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis: Mediterranean diet can improve patients’ mental health
Fruits, vegetables, fish, vegetable oils, oilseeds, whole grains… Consuming more of these products is linked to a reduced risk of ...
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Breast cancer: “Screening and monitoring of depression symptoms are essential”
Dr. Antonio Di Meglio draws attention to the fact that women with breast cancer can also suffer from depression during ...
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Depression: Moving several times during childhood increases the risks
Experiencing multiple moves before the age of 15 increases the risk of depression later in life by more than 40%, ...
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Depression and anxiety, warning signs of multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, causing a variety of symptoms that are ...
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Buying a gun is often a corollary of poor mental health
Depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts... People who want to get a firearm have more psychiatric problems than average. THE ESSENTIAL The ...
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Depression: Some environmental toxicants linked to symptoms
Compared to women and older people, men and younger people appeared to be more vulnerable to environmental toxicants. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Antidepressants: Which ones make you gain the most weight?
Used to treat depression, not all antidepressant drugs affect weight in the same way, researchers say. THE ESSENTIAL Weight gain ...
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Social networks: which adolescents are at risk of depression?
A study has identified factors that increase the risk of depression in adolescents. THE ESSENTIAL Social media use doesn't have ...
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Severe depression: ketamine, a psychotropic drug that offers hope for treating it?
A new form of ketamine tablet has shown promise in reducing symptoms of severe depression. THE ESSENTIAL When ketamine is ...
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