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Nonsurgical brain stimulation techniques seem effective for acute treatment of major depressive episodes in adults

Nonsurgical Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Major Depressive Episodes

Ten of 18 reviewed treatment strategies linked to higher response versus sham therapy
Early life stress caused by childhood maltreatment can alter brain structure

Maltreatment in Childhood May Affect Course of Adult Depression

Links found among childhood maltreatment, relapse of depression as an adult, and altered brain structure
Zulresso (brexanolone) injection has been approved for intravenous use in the treatment of postpartum depression in adult women

FDA: First Treatment Approved Specifically for Postpartum Depression

Zulresso administered by IV infusion over 60-hour period; patients must be monitored during infusion
There has been a steady rise in mood disorder and suicide-related outcomes among individuals born from the early 1980s to the late 1990s

Mental Health Issues Have Risen in Teens, Young Adults

Rates of depressive episodes, serious psychological distress, suicide-related outcomes have increased
Acupressure is associated with improvements in co-occurring symptoms in breast cancer survivors with fatigue

Acupressure Reduces Lasting Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors

Tied to improvements in pain, anxiety, depression among breast cancer survivors with fatigue
Atopic dermatitis is associated with increased depression and anxiety

Anxiety, Depression More Likely for Adults With Atopic Dermatitis

Individuals with AD more likely to have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression in past year
Approximately one in five individuals may develop mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury

Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury

Authors say findings show importance of follow-up care after emergency department visit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the nasal spray medication esketamine -- a relative of the club drug and anesthetic ketamine -- for use against severe depression. Sold as Spravato

FDA Approves Ketamine-Like Drug for Severe Depression

Drug available through restricted distribution system, must be administered in certified medical office
For overweight adults with depression

Studies Look at Ways to Reduce Depressive Episodes in Obese

Integrated intervention associated with decline in body mass index, depressive symptoms
For patients with acne

AAD: Isotretinoin Exposure for Acne Not Linked to Depression Risk

Acne patients with, without isotretinoin exposure had no significant difference in depression frequency