‘Depression and anxiety disorders are both associated with worse quality of life because of asthma, but only depressive disorders are associated with worse asthma control, the results of a study in the journal Chest indicate.
Dr. Kim L. Lavoie, of the University of Quebec at Montreal, Canada, and colleagues examined the relative impact of having a […]
‘Depression has long been recognized as a primary concern for health care providers. Many approaches to treating depression have been developed, ranging from medications, to long-term psychotherapy, to shorter, more structured cognitive-behavioral treatments–all of which help some of the patients, some of the time, to some extent. However, there are still many persons who never […]
‘Depressive symptoms are common among inner-city adults hospitalized for asthma flare-ups, according to a new study in the medical journal Chest.
Furthermore, such symptoms identify individuals who are unlikely to stick to their asthma medication regimen when they go home.
“Typically, when someone comes into the hospital and we treat their asthma, […]
‘A loving, supportive family can be enough to override a genetic vulnerability to depression, new research suggests.
Studies have found that people who carry a “short” version of the serotonin transporter gene — known as 5-HTTLPR — tend to be more susceptible to depression than people without this gene variant.
But the […]
‘The power of love from a nurturing family may trump genetic risk for depression, new research shows.
A person’s childhood experiences may interact with their genes to affect their depression risk, according to the study in Biological Psychiatry’s October edition.
The notion that nature (genetics) and nurture (experiences) affect health isn’t new. But the UCLA study shows […]
‘Researchers at the Australian National University have released results of a study showing access to mental health websites has long-term benefits for people suffering from depression.
The 12-month study involved more than 500 participants, who were provided two ANU websites.
The websites provided wide-ranging advice on a variety of issues.
Over the year, participants showed improvements in mood, […]
‘The findings from a large study indicate that patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are at increased risk for migraine, depression or fibromyalgia, a chronic condition of fatigue, muscle pain and other symptoms.
Previous research has linked IBS with these disorders, but much of the supporting data has come from case reports or from small clinical […]
‘Free screening for depression is available today across the nation as part of National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
The program is being conducted by Screening for Mental Health Inc., a Boston-based nonprofit organization, in cooperation with 2,500 organizations across the country.
The program began in 1991 with one Boston area hospital. Last year, almost 145,000 people attended […]
‘Primary care clinicians know depression well. It steals success and satisfaction from their efforts to improve physical health and robs patients of joy, social networks, productivity, and stable lives. Yet despite their generally reasonable basic knowledge about depression and sense of responsibility for alleviating it, primary care clinicians continue to experience diagnostic and treatment failure. […]
‘A man’s stereotypical self-image as the “strong, silent type” and the stigma of depression are major reasons why older men are less likely than women to be referred to studies of depression, to seek treatment for depression, and to recognize and express symptoms of depression, according to clinicians and recruiters interviewed for a new study […]