Ketamine found effective in treatment-resistant depression

A new study finds ketamine as effective as electroconvulsive therapy (without its major side effects) for the treatment of nonpsychotic, treatment-resistant depression.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
May 31, 2023 ~5 min

Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health

Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism.

Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Population Health Science and Policy, Seattle University • conversation
May 5, 2023 ~10 min


20 years post-invasion, many Iraq veterans haven’t found peace

Harvard doctor who directs Home Base health program details experiences treating “invisible wounds,” including efforts to keep patients from isolating.

Alvin Powell • harvard
March 17, 2023 ~8 min

Depression too often gets deemed 'hard to treat' when medication falls short

An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief.

Jay Kayser, PhD Student in Social Work and Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan • conversation
March 15, 2023 ~12 min

Health care workers are frazzled – and poor sleep may turn stress into poor mental health

Disturbed sleep can worsen depressive symptoms of health care workers whose jobs come with high levels of emotional labor and work-family conflict.

Yuan Zhang, Associate Professor of Nursing, UMass Lowell • conversation
March 14, 2023 ~8 min

More college students than ever say they go to therapy

College students report more anxiety and depression than ever before. The good news is more also report receiving therapy or counseling.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
March 13, 2023 ~6 min

COVID has actually had limited effect on mental health

Despite stories to the contrary, the pandemic has had limited effects on mental health. Researchers say it's a testament to human resilience.

Katherine Gombay-McGill • futurity
March 9, 2023 ~6 min

Trees, green space may lower postpartum depression risk

Exposure to green space is linked to reduced risk of postpartum depression, researchers say. Tree coverage and exercise intensify the effect.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
March 6, 2023 ~4 min


2nd med may better treat older adults with depression

Adding an antipsychotic to an antidepressant they're already taking may offer a better way to help older adults with hard-to-treat depression.

Jim Dryden-WUSTL • futurity
March 6, 2023 ~9 min

Does chronic stress cut neurosteroids, causing depression?

Chronic stress affects the brain' ability to regulate emotions. New research homes in on key molecules involved, neurosteroids.

Tufts University • futurity
March 3, 2023 ~5 min

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