Research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at Kings College London suggests that the prevalence of immune system activation in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) may be higher than previously thought, with this activation independent of inflammation levels as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP). This finding could lead to a better … Read more
Written by Finlay Mead Elon Musk, the multibillion-dollar entrepreneur, CEO of Tesla and controversial owner of Twitter, has reportedly turned to ketamine to manage his depression. In a Twitter rant on Tuesday night, Musk also criticized the overdiagnosis of depression in the United States and expressed skepticism about conventional treatments like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors … Read more
Last update: June 27, 2023 Situational depression and clinical depression look alike, but they’re not the same. While both exhibit high emotional distress, feelings of hopelessness, and sleep disturbances, clinical depression is more severely manifested. In fact, it configures what we know as major depressive disorder. Indeed, the psychosocial exhaustion experienced by the patient with … Read more
New search a JAMA Psychiatry suggests that probiotics, commonly advocated for their digestive benefits, could be an invaluable tool for reducing symptoms associated with major depressive disorder (MDD). This study, led by Viktoriya L. Nikolova of Kings College London, focused on participants whose depressive symptoms remained unaffected despite antidepressant treatment, a situation termed an incomplete … Read more
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah About 15-20% of women experience more severe symptoms of depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy than the average woman. This is second International postpartum support. While these feelings can be overwhelming, experts want women to know that effective treatment options are available. An Eagle Mountain mother shares her story for Healthy … Read more
Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects many people around the world. There are effective treatments available, but they don’t work for everyone, so some people seek out dietary supplements to try to relieve symptoms. But do they have any effect? Medical News Today looked at the latest research and asked experts whether … Read more