Current Research on Depression from around the World
There are more than 264 million people of all ages who suffer from depression, The World Health Organization (WHO) reports in its Depression Fact Sheet. According to the WHO, the mental disorder is a leading cause of disability around the world and a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.
You’ll find on this page latest news about current research on depression.
ScienceDaily
- Biomedical scientists tie improved learning processes to reduced symptoms of depression July 28, 2021Brain imaging and mathematical modeling reveal previously unreported mechanistic features of symptoms associated with major depressive disorder.
- Early signs: Perceptual distortions in late-teens predict psychotic symptoms in mid-life July 27, 2021Subtle differences in perception during late-teen years can predict the development of hallucinations, delusions, and, in some instances, psychosis later in life, according to new research.
- Many ICU staff have experienced mental health conditions in COVID-19 pandemic July 21, 2021A high proportion of staff working in intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic have experienced mental health conditions, according to a new study.
- Antidepressants may improve outcomes in people with diabetes and depression July 14, 2021People with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower risk of death and of serious diabetes complications, according to a new study.
- Electroconvulsive therapy linked to longer hospital stays, increased costs July 14, 2021Electroconvulsive therapy, which may be effective at lowering long-term risks of suicide and death among patients with certain mood disorders, may result in longer hospital stays and increased health care costs, according to researchers. They said delivering the therapy in outpatient settings may make the treatment more cost-effective.
National Institute of Mental Health
- Outreach Meeting » NIMH Instagram Event: Back to School — Coping with the Pandemic and Re-Entry Stress August 24, 2021Live on Instagram, Krystal Lewis, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist at NIMH, will discuss causes or triggers of stress and share coping techniques to help reduce anxiety and improve the transition back to school.
- Scientific Meeting » Navigating a Neuroscience Career for Scientists of Color August 5, 2021On August 5, 2021, NIMH will host a webinar on navigating a neuroscience career for scientists of color with a rising star in neuroscience, Dr. Damien Fair. Dr. Fair is currently a founding co-director of the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain and professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical […]
- Scientific Meeting » NIMH Workshop on Naturalistic Stimuli and Individual Differences August 2, 2021NIMH’s Center for Multimodal Neuroimaging is conducting a pre-recorded virtual workshop on naturalistic stimuli and individual differences.
- Scientific Meeting » NIMH James Jackson Memorial Award Lecture: “Black Mental Health, Mentoring, and Health Equity: A Love Supreme” July 28, 2021On July 28, 2021, NIMH will host the James Jackson Memorial Award lecture with the inaugural award winner, Dr. Enrique W. Neblett, Jr. Dr. Neblett will discuss how his current research, mentoring, and community engagement advances the fields of mental health disparities and minority mental health.
- Video » Mental Health Minute: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder July 23, 2021Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute to learn about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
GlobalNews.ca
- 2-1-1 Saskatchewan, SaskWell partnership launched to quell COVID-19 stressBoth 2-1-1 Saskatchewan and SaskWell are proud to announce their new partnership, allowing both parties to use each others resources to help the people of Saskatchewan.
- Canada’s elite athletes at greater risk for mental disorders, study findsA new study, one of the first of its kind here at home, has revealed 41 per cent of elite Canadian athletes meet the criteria for one or more mental disorders.
- Alberta first responders can access free daily texts to support mental healthThe daily messages from Text4PTSI and Text4Well-being were created by mental health clinicians, Edmonton researchers and first responders themselves.
- Mindfulness meditation found to lower depression in newly diagnosed MS patients: Lawson studyAn average of 12 people in Canada are diagnosed with MS every day, often between the ages of 20 and 49. Women are three times more likely to be affected.
- Reopening post-pandemic could trigger Canadians battling addiction, experts warnMany Canadians facing addictions may struggle as life returns to normal and COVID-19 restrictions ease, some experts warn.
Psychiatry Advisor
- Antidepressant Use May Aid Outcomes in Depression and Diabetes July 30, 2021Regular antidepressant use is associated with a lower risk for diabetes complications among adults with depression and newly treated diabetes. The post Antidepressant Use May Aid Outcomes in Depression and Diabetes appeared first on Psychiatry Advisor.
- Eye Warming Masks Improve Ocular Surface, Depression Symptoms July 15, 2021A study shows how masks designed to alleviate ocular stress can also help manage mental health. The post Eye Warming Masks Improve Ocular Surface, Depression Symptoms appeared first on Psychiatry Advisor.
- Self-Reported Symptoms of Depression Increase After Recovery From an Acute COVID-19 Infection July 12, 2021With depressive symptoms rising after an acute COVID-19 infection, study researchers looked at whether these symptoms are a consequence of stress associated with COVID or, do they reflect more specific sequelae associated with the pathophysiology of the illness. The post Self-Reported Symptoms of Depression Increase After Recovery From an Acute COVID-19 Infection appeared first on […]
- Evaluating Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Technologies: Deep vs Traditional July 9, 2021Patients with depression can live with symptoms for a long period of time before finding an option that works. One possibility for patients who are unable to find relief through pharmacology is transcranial magnetic stimulation. An expert offers his view on this form of treatment. The post Evaluating Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Technologies: Deep vs Traditional […]
- Effects of Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder and Heart Failure on Mortality June 30, 2021The researchers studied the effect of major depressive disorder on patients with heart failure with preserved and reduced ejection fraction. The post Effects of Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder and Heart Failure on Mortality appeared first on Psychiatry Advisor.
Depression | Nature.com
- Genome wide analysis implicates upregulation of proteasome pathway in major depressive disorder July 28, 2021
- Proof of concept study to develop a novel connectivity-based electric-field modelling approach for individualized targeting of transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment July 28, 2021
- Variations in the oral microbiome are associated with depression in young adults July 22, 2021
- Olfactory shifts linked to postpartum depression July 22, 2021
- Transcriptional-regulatory convergence across functional MDD risk variants identified by massively parallel reporter assays July 22, 2021
Depression | The Guardian
- Revealed: the secret trauma that inspired German literary giant July 31, 2021WG Sebald’s writing on the Holocaust was driven by the anger and distress he felt over his father’s service in Hitler’s armyHis books are saturated with despair. Over and over again, his emotionally traumatised characters are caught – inescapably – in plots that doom them to a life of anguish. Often, they kill themselves.Now, the […]
- Good practice in the treatment of mental illness | Letters July 21, 2021A lack of note-taking is not always a red flag in therapy, writes Dr Helen Damon, and Ruth Medhurst says that the terminology around illness is totally outdated Your article (‘It was devastating’: what happens when therapy makes things worse?, 17 July) lists several “red flags” that indicate a therapist is unprofessional, including never taking […]
- English coastal towns have some of country’s worst health, report says July 20, 2021Prof Chris Whitty’s report finds resorts have low life expectancy and high concentrations of chronic diseaseStriking beaches and fresh sea air may make coastal towns some of England’s most desirable places – but their attractiveness hides some of the country’s poorest health outcomes, which leave many residents “old before their time,” according to a report […]
- Chris Packham reveals wish to have ashes scattered with those of his dogs July 20, 2021Naturalist tells the Radio Times of how his pets Itchy and Scratchy helped him cope with depressionChris Packham has revealed he would like to be cremated when he dies and have his ashes mixed with those of his poodles before being scattered in a woodland.The naturalist told the Radio Times that his love for his […]
- You’re never too old to find the joys in life | Letter July 15, 2021At 89, Margaret Spivey is still discovering new interests and hobbies – and has lots of stories to tellThe letters on depression in older people (9 July), especially David Head’s, touched me personally. I am an 89-year-old widow living alone, with my children overseas, siblings dead, and other relatives out of reach. I do not […]
