More about

Depression Disorder

News
October 29, 2021
11 min read
Save

PCPs face mounting responsibility to address health effects of climate change

PCPs face mounting responsibility to address health effects of climate change

Human influence has had an unequivocal impact on Earth’s climate, causing significant changes that threaten people’s security and physical and mental health, according to a landmark report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

News
July 16, 2021
2 min read
Save

Urinary incontinence in women linked to poorer mental health

Urinary incontinence in women linked to poorer mental health

Survey data showed that women with urinary incontinence experienced depression and low self-worth more than those who do not have the condition.

News
May 20, 2021
2 min read
Save

Q&A: Addressing mental health effects of acne

Q&A: Addressing mental health effects of acne

The effects of acne go beyond the skin, often having an impact on an individual’s social life, self-esteem and mental health.

News
May 15, 2021
2 min read
Save

Psychological distress confers elevated risk for subsequent CV events in younger adults

Psychological distress confers elevated risk for subsequent CV events in younger adults

Among young and middle-aged survivors of MI, psychological distress was associated with elevated risk for major adverse CV events at 5 years, according to a presentation at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.

News
January 12, 2021
2 min read
Save

Focused mental health interventions warranted among patients with MI

Focused mental health interventions warranted among patients with MI

Mental health disorders among patients with MI increased in prevalence during a 10-year period, according to results published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

News
December 15, 2020
5 min read
Save

Pandemic has had emotional, financial impact on cath lab workers

Pandemic has had emotional, financial impact on cath lab workers

A survey of nurses and technologists who work in cardiac catheterization laboratories found high rates of decreased morale, mental distress and financial adversity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

News
December 03, 2020
1 min read
Save

Suicidality, depression, anxiety higher in younger patients on finasteride for alopecia

Suicidality, depression, anxiety higher in younger patients on finasteride for alopecia

Significant suicidality and adverse psychological events were reported in subjects who used finasteride to treat alopecia, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.

News
November 06, 2020
1 min read
Save

Patients with HS have higher likelihood of substance-related, psychiatric disorders

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa are more likely to have substance-related disorders as well as psychiatric disorders, according to a presentation at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology congress.

News
November 02, 2020
1 min read
Save

Psoriasis increases psychological burden, depression

Psoriasis has a substantial psychological burden that affects quality of life for many patients, according to a presentation at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology virtual congress.

News
April 08, 2020
2 min read
Save

Lifetime accumulation of affective symptoms associated with increased mortality rate

Lifetime accumulation of affective symptoms appeared linked to an increased rate of mortality, according to study results published in JAMA Psychiatry. Researchers noted that explanatory pathways for this association are dependent on the duration and timing of symptoms.

View more