Tag: Depression
Diabetes Distress Common at Large Midwestern University
Findings based on survey of university-affiliated students, staff with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Hysterectomy Tied to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety
Findings particularly strong with hysterectomy at younger age, even with ovarian conservation
Hearing Aid Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Depression, Falls
Findings revealed in large study of older adults with hearing loss
Adolescent Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Later Depression Risk
Findings show long-term impact, regardless of current oral contraception use in adulthood
NFL Seasons of Play, Playing Position Affect Mental Health
Seasons of professional play and playing position in NFL linked to cognition-related quality of life
Depression, Substance Use Increasing in Former Smokers
2005 to 2016 saw increase in prevalence of major depression; marijuana use increased from 2002 to 2016
Psychotherapy Alone First Line of Treatment for Depressed Youth
Adding fluoxetine to cognitive behavioral therapy did not further reduce depressive symptoms
Online Symptom Self-Management + Telehealth Aids Pain, Mood
Collaborative care led by a nurse-physician team with web-based self-management better than self-management alone
More Screen Time Ups Risk for Depression in Adolescents
Social comparison and reinforcing spirals likely to blame
Many Patients With Depression Do Not Need a Psychiatrist
With proper guidance, primary care physicians can screen, diagnose, and treat depression
