Do 27% of patients have ‘cognitive biotype’ of depression?

A new category of depression, the cognitive biotype, accounts for 27% of depressed patients, say researchers.

Emily Moskal-Stanford • futurity
June 26, 2023 ~9 min

College students who cut social media use have less anxiety

College students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes a day had less anxiety, depression, and loneliness, a new study finds.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
June 14, 2023 ~6 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

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

Early-life stress stymies reward circuit in brain

Childhood adversity and stress can disrupt the brain's reward circuit, a study with mice shows.

Pat Harriman-UC Irvine • futurity
March 2, 2023 ~5 min

People with IBS face higher rates of anxiety, depression

People with irritable bowel syndrome have higher rates of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 24, 2023 ~4 min


Food insecurity can speed older adults’ cognitive decline

Older adults who don't have enough food to eat may experience cognitive decline equivalent to being as much as 4.5 year older.

Zachary Sweger-Penn State • futurity
Feb. 20, 2023 ~4 min

Moms with depression may be slow to respond to kids

Mothers who struggle with depression tend to take longer to respond to their child during back-and-forth dialogue.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
Feb. 17, 2023 ~4 min

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