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Depression

Psychological interventions may reduce depression in dementia patients
Psychological interventions may reduce depression in dementia patients
May 04, 2022

Treatments based on cognitive behavioral therapies may reduce depressive symptoms, but evidence is lacking for their effect on anxiety.

Smartphones: ‘digital dementia’ contributor or cognitive memory aid?
Smartphones: ‘digital dementia’ contributor or cognitive memory aid?
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2022

Smartphones: friend or foe? It depends on whom you ask. Recent studies on smartphone use have found that mobile technology either can contribute to cognitive impairment or help improve cognition.

Greenspace exposure could improve cognitive function
Greenspace exposure could improve cognitive function
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022

A new study adds to increasing evidence that exposure to greenspace can help improve cognitive function.

Antidepressants not tied to long-term boost in quality of life
Antidepressants not tied to long-term boost in quality of life
Apr 20, 2022

No improvement was seen in physical or mental health-related quality of life.

Research informs efforts to combat depression, loneliness in older adults
Research informs efforts to combat depression, loneliness in older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 20, 2022

As more evidence pours in confirming that rates of depression and loneliness increased among older adults during the pandemic, researchers are calling for more coordinated and effective interventions.  

Physical activity may lower risk for depression in adults
Physical activity may lower risk for depression in adults
Apr 14, 2022

Even physical activity below the recommended public health thresholds is associated with a lower risk for depression.

Cardiovascular risk factors tied to depression risk in older adults
Cardiovascular risk factors tied to depression risk in older adults
Apr 14, 2022

The findings were particularly strong in older women.

Medical marijuana may not aid pain, anxiety, depression symptoms
Medical marijuana may not aid pain, anxiety, depression symptoms
Mar 25, 2022

But many obtaining immediate access to a medical marijuana card developed cannabis use disorder.

Mentalizing imagery therapy aids family caregivers
Mentalizing imagery therapy aids family caregivers
Mar 24, 2022

The findings show lower depression and anxiety and better well-being versus support group attendance.

Prevalence of depression up among those in whom COVID-19 is diagnosed
Prevalence of depression up among those in whom COVID-19 is diagnosed
Mar 15, 2022

The prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety increased among those with COVID-19 who were bedridden for more than seven days.