Depression News

For individuals diagnosed with recurrent depressive disorder, a higher level of stigma related to their condition was linked to lower COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, according to a study published in Translational Psychiatry.

Patients with poorly managed anxiety and pain during hospitalization had the highest risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease-related posttraumatic stress, according to research published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

A recently released poll from the American Psychiatric Association showed that 79% of adults believe the state of mental health in the U.S. is a public health emergency that requires action from lawmakers.

Levels of depression and anxiety significantly improved with intramuscular ketamine treatment and did not regress to baseline during a 7-month maintenance treatment interval, according to a study published in BMC Psychiatry.

Administration of minocycline as an add-on to therapy as usual for those with treatment-resistant depression was nonsuperior to placebo after 6 weeks, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

High psychological distress, including anxiety, worry and depression, before SARS-CoV-2 infection may be a risk factor for developing post-COVID-19 symptoms, a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry found.

LAS VEGAS – Data gained from existing academic research shows that hearing loss is associated with depression but a causal relationship between the two has yet to be established, according to an expert at BRAINWeek 2022.

LAS VEGAS — Disparities in stroke care, particularly among underrepresented populations, can be overcome through educational efforts in both the health care system and at the community level, said a presenter at BRAINWeek 2022.

Treatment with folic acid was linked to reduced rates of suicide attempts, researchers reported in JAMA Psychiatry.

LAS VEGAS— Grief, and particularly prolonged grief, can rewire the brain, but engaging in therapy, healthy habits and support systems can restore connections and aid the healing process, according to a speaker at BRAINWeek 2022.