Brain pathway clarifies how light affects our mood

New findings on light and mood could improve treatment for seasonal affective disorder and depression, say researchers.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
July 7, 2022 ~7 min

Time in the garden can ease anxiety and depression

Many longtime gardeners say the garden is their happy place. A new study shows that may be literally true.

Samantha Murray-Florida • futurity
July 7, 2022 ~6 min


Brain stimulation can rewire and heal damaged neural connections, but it isn't clear how – research suggests personalization may be key to more effective therapies

Existing brain connections may influence the effectiveness of neurostimulation. Tailoring treatments to each individual brain could expand the number of conditions brain stimulation can treat.

Julien Bloch, PhD Candidate in Neural Engineering, University of Washington • conversation
July 6, 2022 ~9 min

Screen both parents for depression past baby’s first year

Clinicians should screen both parents for depression beyond their child's first birthday in pediatric offices, say researchers.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
June 28, 2022 ~4 min

Depression symptoms spike for teen boys after grandma’s death

Losing a beloved family member is never easy, but a new study suggests the death of a grandmother might trigger depression in adolescent boys.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
June 22, 2022 ~7 min

No link between SSRI exposure, childhood depression

A new study looks at the association between SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and brain development in young children.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
June 16, 2022 ~6 min

When texts suddenly stop: Why people ghost on social media

With online use ever-increasing, so is the rise of ghosting – when friends decide to disappear into the social ether.

Royette T. Dubar, Professor of Psychology, Wesleyan University • conversation
June 16, 2022 ~8 min

Trouble paying bills can take a heavy toll on fathers' mental health, leading to family conflict

In families that are facing economic insecurity, fathers are more likely to experience depressive symptoms that can lead to conflict.

Joyce Y. Lee, Assistant Professor of Social Work, The Ohio State University • conversation
June 15, 2022 ~5 min


Long COVID is more likely for 9/11 responders with chronic disease

Many 9/11 first responders have chronic conditions from Ground Zero exposure. Now, researchers say they're more likely to get long COVID, too.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
June 14, 2022 ~6 min

Therapy on the go: Mildly depressed or simply stressed, people are tapping apps for mental health care

How do mental health apps compare to in-person therapy? A social worker and expert on technology and human services explains.

Lauri Goldkind, Associate Professor of Social Work, Fordham University • conversation
June 6, 2022 ~8 min

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