Tag: depression

Study suggests presence of faulty serotonin receptor in people with depression

From the Medical University of Vienna press release via HealthCanal: Researchers at the MedUni Vienna have, for the first time, investigated the influence of the serotonin system on the default… Read more »

Study suggests decrease in neuroplasticity of depressed brain has to do with reduced functionality of support cells

From the Karolinska Institute press release via AlphaGalileo: During depression, the brain becomes less plastic and adaptable, and thus less able to perform certain tasks, like storing memories. Researchers at… Read more »

Study suggests work-focused psychotherapy can help employees return to work sooner

From the American Psychological Association press release: Employees on sick leave with common mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety fully returned to work sooner when therapy deals with… Read more »

Study tests possible links between depression and insomnia

From the Monash University press release via HealthCanal: People with both insomnia and depression who have found anti-depressants ineffective can draw hope from a new study currently recruiting in Melbourne…. Read more »

Study examines characteristics of fathers with depressive symptoms

From the NYU School of Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: Voluminous research literature attests to the multiple negative consequences of maternal depression and depressive symptoms for the health and development… Read more »

Study links dementia to higher incidence of sleep disorders and depression

From the Research Council of Norway press release via AlphaGalileo: People with dementia suffer more from sleep disorders and depression than other people. The highest incidence is found among patients… Read more »

Study examines effect of heavy social networking on body image in teenage girls

From the Flinders University press release via HealthCanal: As part of the NetGirls project, Flinders psychologist Dr Amy Slater has surveyed 1100 adolescent girls from 18 different high schools across… Read more »