Nasal Spray Is A New Antidepressant Option For People At High Risk of Suicide
Doctors have a new option for suicidal patients. It's a fast-acting nasal spray containing a version of the anesthetic ketamine.
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Michelle Obama Says She's Dealing With 'Low-Grade Depression' During Lockdown
Obama describes having trouble sleeping and periods throughout the pandemic in which she has felt down: "Spiritually, these are not ... fulfilling times."
Loneliness Hasn't Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?
Though anxiety has increased in the U.S. in recent months, a drastic spike in loneliness that psychologists expected hasn't emerged. People seem to be finding new ways to connect, researchers say.
'Some Of The Greatest Causes Of Misery': U.N. Warns Of Pandemic's Mental Health Costs
The United Nations' policy brief laid out concerns that the spread of COVID-19 and its economic consequences will take a heavy toll in ways that may not be immediately obvious.
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Humorist Lightens Depression's Darkness By Talking (And Laughing) About It
Though John Moe's podcast, 'The Hilarious World of Depression' centers on mental illness, the conversations are funny. Humor "can bust me out" of a dark place, he says, the way platitudes never would.
Will That Antidepressant Work For You? The Answer May Lie In Your Brain Waves
Scientists say certain brain wave patterns can predict whether a person is likely to respond to a common antidepressant, or would do better with non-drug therapy.
As Menopause Nears, Be Aware It Can Trigger Depression And Anxiety, Too
Women with a history of depression and anxiety are at a higher risk of having a flare-up during the time leading up to menopause. And getting doctors to take the issue seriously can be challenging.
Start Fresh: 6 Tips For Emotional Well-Being In 2020
Joy can be cultivated. Hostility often masks depression. As one year ends and another begins, these six insights and tips from psychologists offer hope for a good new year.
Esketamine Nasal Spray Eases Depression Symptoms In Suicidal Patients
Spravato, a nasal spray of the anesthetic ketamine, has been shown to help people with major depression. Now studies show it can relieve depressive symptoms in people actively considering suicide.
Positive Childhood Experiences May Buffer Against Health Effects Of Adverse Ones
Researchers asked adults to reflect back on their happy childhood memories. They found those who recalled more were less likely to have depression in adulthood and had more supportive relationships.