Depression

Microplastics in ultra-processed foods may fuel mental health risks, experts warn

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As scientists uncover growing levels of microplastics in the brain, new evidence suggests your favorite convenience foods could be quietly affecting your mental health—sparking urgent calls for research and dietary change. ​​​​​​​Study: Microplastics and mental health: The role of ultra-processed foods. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: SIVStockStudio / Shutterstock A new viewpoint article published in the journal Brain Medicine highlights … Read more

Long COVID linked to rising anxiety and depression in children

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A new study from Kennedy Krieger Institute is calling attention to an emerging mental health crisis among children with long COVID. Researchers found that nearly 40% of pediatric patients with long COVID reported feeling significant symptoms of anxiety or depression. The study included 139 patients evaluated at Kennedy Krieger’s Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic. Clinicians used … Read more

Adolescents, Young Adults With HIV at Increased Risk of Mental Health Issues

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Young adults and adolescents with HIV have increased risk of developing either a sleep disorder or a mental health issue, according to a new review published in BMJ Open.1 This finding emphasizes the need for interventions in this population to address gaps in care. People living with HIV have consistently been shown to have a … Read more

Protocol for a cluster-randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression, implemented in Vietnamese Buddhist pagoda | BMC Psychology

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Study design The study will assess one treatment condition (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression, adapted from Vietnam; MBCT-VN) and one control condition (treatment-as-usual: Buddhist Meditation). The study uses a cluster randomization assignment design to allocate adult participants to the treatment condition or the control condition. Randomization was performed using the SAS 9.4 random number generator. … Read more

Seasonality Linked to Different Bipolar Features

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LOS ANGELES — Mood episodes in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) that occur more frequently or severely during specific seasons — known as seasonality patterns — are associated with treatment response and different characteristics and subtypes of the disorder, new research suggested. In a study of more than 1700 patients with BD, investigators found links … Read more

Depression Linked to 14% Increased Risk for Heart Failure

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TOPLINE: A history of depression was associated with a 14% higher risk for incident heart failure (HF) than no history of depression in a new study, even after adjusting for known HF risk factors and sociodemographic data. METHODOLOGY: This cohort study analyzed data of more than 2.8 million US veterans (median age, 54 years; 94% … Read more

Lifelong mental health struggles found in young adult cancer survivors

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Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors exhibit persistently elevated levels of depression and anxiety throughout their lifespan, but only symptoms of anxiety tend to stabilize in their later years, say University of Michigan researchers. The findings appear in a new study published in JAMA Network Open that sheds light on the lingering mental health struggles … Read more

Wilson Phillips’ Carnie Wilson on Depression, Healing Power of Music

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Share on PinterestCarnie Wilson, a member of the ’90s pop group Wilson Phillips, shares her journey with depression. Courtesy of Carnie Wilson Carnie Wilson of the ’90s pop group sensation Wilson Phillips opens up about her mental health journey. The “Hold On” singer and daughter of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson is raising awareness about tardive … Read more

Personality Could Help Predict Bipolar Disorder

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Summary: New research suggests that personality testing could help tailor treatment for people with bipolar disorder by predicting who is more likely to experience recurrent depression or struggle with daily life functioning. Analyzing data from over 2,500 individuals, researchers identified combinations of personality traits—called personality styles—that either increase or protect against long-term mental health risks. … Read more

Flavonoid-rich foods lower risk of frailty and mental decline in older adults

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New research reveals that adding more flavonoid-rich foods like tea, berries, and citrus to your diet could help reduce frailty and support mental and physical health as you age. Study: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older United States males and females. Image Credit: DIVA.photo / Shutterstock In a recent … Read more