Major Depressive Disorder

Many tools are becoming available to psychiatrists who need to strengthen their reach of care outside the office.

In the last 20 years suicide rates have increased substantially, while emergency department visits for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts have doubled.

Individuals at 15 years old with depression experience struggles with both sleep patterns and sleep quality.

Cardiovascular events and death increased by 20% in people with 4 or more depressive symptoms compared to individuals without depressive symptoms.

High-potency cannabis use led to an increase in cannabis use frequency, as well as cannabis problems.

Investigators expect an increase in demand for mental health services for young people in the coming years.

In a new study, investigators discover insomnia severity could predict first-onset major depressive disorder.

In the latest edition of the DocTalk Podcast, Dr. Mark Smith talks about some of the issues related to the COVID-19 lockdown and how a second wave might psychologically impact individuals.

Older age and higher educational level were associated with only the conditional probability of an individual treatment professional being perceived as helpful.

Investigators find a greater increase in positive symptoms after a ketamine infusion when compared to placebo.

Maternal antenatal depressive symptoms also linked to offspring depression at age 18.

An assessment of survey data show patients with severe depressive or psychological symptoms are more likely to be dissatisfied with their dermatologist.

Disruption at home linked to an increase in the risk of developing major depression.

Older patients with worse sleep patterns who are treated for depression need further clinical attention.

Patients with depolarizations only had sporadic events that induced cortical spreading depression of spontaneous electrical activity.

Children born to mothers who suffered from depression during pregnancy are at a greater risk of adolescent depression and psychosis.

Response does not favor more or less baseline symptom severity according to a new study.

Investigators are currently working on a new algorithm that can present a time window in which an individual might develop suicidal behavior.

A meta-analysis of the online CBT programs shows promising benefits, with the addition of anonymity for patients.

Jesse Wright, MD, PhD, discusses the convenience of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jesse Wright, MD, PhD, suggests clinicians and patients have a list of triggers and social networks for patients who might be at risk of suicide.

An expert projects annual national prevention lifeline calls will reach 3.7 million by 2023.

New research shows case fatality rates are increasing for individuals between 20-44 years old.

Investigators are still looking into the immediate and longterm effects of the virus on the mind.

In an American Psychiatric Association virtual session, Joshua C. Morganstein, MD, stresses routine sleep and exercise is critical for frontline medical workers.