Depression Disorder
Q&A: Bridging disciplinary 'silos' to address co-occurring anxiety, alcohol misuse
The association between the chronic misuse of alcohol and anxiety is well-documented within the field of psychiatry, according to a review published in Alcohol Research: Current Reviews. Researchers noted that a substantial number of people with alcohol use disorder, or AUD, have also met diagnostic criteria for one or more anxiety and mood disorders, and multiple disciplines have developed theories to explain this association in order to devise treatment plans.
Physicians with depression more likely to self-report medical errors
Physicians who screen positive for depressive symptoms have an increased risk for medical errors, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
More research needed to determine if medicinal cannabinoids improve mental health
Current research is lacking to support claims that cannabinoids improve depressive disorders and symptoms, anxiety disorders or ADHD, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Lancet Psychiatry.
People with depression more likely to develop Facebook addiction
People with depression who use Facebook as a coping mechanism are at an increased risk for developing Facebook Addiction Disorder, or FAD, which may reinforce depression symptoms, according to findings published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.
Oral contraceptives may increase depression risk in adolescent girls
Adolescent girls who take oral contraceptive pills may have an increased risk for depressive symptoms, according to findings published in JAMA Psychiatry.
5 stories to read for Depression Awareness Month
More than 17 million adults in the U.S. have experienced a major depressive episode, according to data from the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.