SSRIs: emotional 'blunting' may be part of the process – new research

Antidepressants may take away some of the pain of depression but that can also sap away people’s enjoyment of life.

Gitte Knudsen, Clinical Professor of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital • conversation
Jan. 25, 2023 • ~7 min

Emotional 'blunting' and antidepressants – new research suggests why this is happening

Antidepressants may take away some of the pain of depression but that can also sap away people’s enjoyment of life.

Gitte Knudsen, Clinical Professor of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital • conversation
Jan. 25, 2023 • ~7 min

Yoga: Modern research shows a variety of benefits to both body and mind from the ancient practice

Yoga’s surge in popularity in the past decade has spurred more research into its effects. The combination of physical movement and mindfulness provides a wide range of health benefits.

Herpreet Thind, Associate Professor of Public Health, UMass Lowell • conversation
Jan. 24, 2023 • ~8 min

Horror and anguish are playing out on repeat following the latest mass shooting – and the mental health scars extend far beyond those directly affected

Even people who are only indirectly exposed to these repeat tragedies, such as first responders and those affected by media coverage, can experience profound and long-lasting grief.

Arash Javanbakht, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University • conversation
Jan. 23, 2023 • ~9 min

Scientists explain emotional ‘blunting’ caused by common antidepressants

Scientists have worked out why common anti-depressants cause around a half of users to feel emotionally ‘blunted’. In a study published today, they show that

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 23, 2023 • ~5 min

Parents in the US had alarmingly high rates of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic – and that has a direct effect on kids

One way to prevent mental health challenges in children: Recognize and treat the mental health issues of their parents.

Lucy (Kathleen) McGoron, Assistant Professor of Child and Family Development, Wayne State University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2023 • ~9 min

Most clergy support medical care for depression

Most clergy members in a 2019-2020 survey said they counsel congregation members to seek medical help for depression.

Eric Ferreri-Duke • futurity
Jan. 13, 2023 • ~6 min

Psilocybin prompts links between neurons in mice

Psilocybin, the active compound in "magic mushrooms," spurs a long-lasting increase in the connections between neurons in mice, say researchers.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Dec. 14, 2022 • ~4 min

Depression tests may miss Black women’s symptoms

Standard screening tools may not detect the depression symptoms that Black women experience, research finds.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Dec. 13, 2022 • ~5 min

Awe-inspiring tutorials can ease health worker burnout

Watching awe-inspiring tutorials for just a few minutes a day can ease health care workers' feelings of depression and emotional exhaustion.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Dec. 9, 2022 • ~5 min

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