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MENTAL HEALTH April 26, 2022

Long-term antidepressant medication use may not help patients over the long haul, study says

After a period of time, antidepressant use in individuals with depression was not associated with better health-related quality of life, (HRQoL), compared to those with depression who did not take medications.

Coronavirus February 22, 2022

Relatives of patients with severe COVID-19 more likely to experience PTSD: study

Family members of patients in the ICU for COVID-19 were more likely to have PTSD symptoms than those of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome from another illness, researchers said.

Miss America February 2, 2022

Mother of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst reveals her daughter was dealing with 'high-functioning depression'

April Simpkins, the mother of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst, said she is "forever changed" following her daughter's suicide and that Kryst was dealing with depression.

Coronavirus January 21, 2022

Biden admin awards $103M from American Rescue Plan to fight health care worker burnout

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced Thursday that the Biden administration would award $103 million to help respond to critical staffing needs and health care worker burnout. 

Children's Health December 30, 2021

Children’s mental health may suffer if they spend too much time on electronic devices, study suggests

Increased electronic screen time was associated with worse mental health issues in children compared to those with lower levels of screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent JAMA Network Open paper

Coronavirus December 27, 2021

Fauci says to cancel New Year's Eve parties, as millions struggle for normalcy nearly two years into pandemic

Fauci told CNN that the risk of getting the omicron COVID-19 variant at a New Year's Even is too high and Americans should stay home.

Depression December 17, 2021

Experimental treatment potential ‘game-changer’ for treatment-resistant depression, study says

Experimental treatment potential ‘game-changer’ for treatment-resistant depression, study says

Depression October 4, 2021

Implanted device stimulates patient's brain, treats severe depression, researchers find

A woman with severe depression saw near-immediate relief when treated with a surgically implanted device to stimulate the neural circuit causing the illness, researchers at the University of California San Francisco announced Monday.

MENTAL HEALTH September 29, 2021

Early adulthood depression increases dementia risk, study finds

Early adulthood depression was associated with cognitive impairment and faster cognitive decline, according to a new study building on dementia research.

Alzheimers June 27, 2021

Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors

In the weeks since a new Alzheimer’s drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment that has sparked both excitement and skepticism.

Celebrity News June 4, 2021

Rose McGowan opens up about depression battle: 'Deeply sad and very low'

Rose McGowan said she's been feeling 'deeply sad' in an honest Instagram post about her battle with depression.