Depression
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Brain connectivity in depression tied to poor sleep quality
An increase in functional connectivity in certain brain regions of people with depression could explain the link between the disease and poor...
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Early escitalopram for post-ACS depression improves MACE, 8 years on
No effect on overall mortality was seen.
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Greening intervention tied to self-reported improved mental health
City residents reported a decrease in feelings of depression and worthlessness after vacant lots were improved.
Opinion
Preventing suicide: What should clinicians do differently?
Dr. Igor Galynker urges clinicians to view factors such as patients’ sense of being entrapped as more sensitive measures of elevated risk.
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Depression screening rates remain low for undiagnosed adults
New study recommends training for other health care providers in an effort to increase depression screening rates.
Opinion
Family separations and the intergenerational transmission of trauma
Dr. Sarah Reinstein says the Kindertransport separations of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Germany are a model for understanding the impact of...
Conference Coverage
Study profiles sleep disruption in depression
BALTIMORE – Disruption of slow-wave activity during sleep reduces next-day theta activity far more in people with major depression than in healthy...
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Midlife fitness tied to lower later-life CVD mortality, depression risk
“These findings ... should encourage physicians to consider fitness and physical activity in promoting healthy aging.”
Conference Coverage
Severe OA sparks depression, surgery “ameliorates” depression in RA
Commentary
Extreme heat and mental health: Protecting patients
Dr. Robin Cooper says patients with mental illnesses and those who abuse substances are particularly vulnerable.
From the Journals
Buprenorphine endangers lives and health of children