Digital journaling shows modest anxiety reduction in young adults with mild-to-moderate symptoms
Mobile journaling showed small anxiety relief in young adults with mild symptoms
An 8-week RCT of 507 young adults with mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression symptoms found digital journaling on a mobile platform produc…
Young adults with mild anxiety found digital journaling offered small relief, while risk signals spiked during late-night hours.
Meta-analysis finds emotional abuse most strongly linked to depression among child maltreatment forms
A large review links emotional abuse most strongly to depression risk and severity compared to other maltreatment types.
A meta-analysis of 217 depression risk and 157 depression severity studies found emotional abuse showed the strongest association with depre…
Childhood emotional abuse links most strongly to depression risk and severity compared to other maltreatment types, a large review of many s…
Breathwork reduces anxiety, depression, and stress in paramedic students in 12-week RCT
Breathwork practice may reduce stress and anxiety in student paramedics
A single-blind RCT of 98 student paramedics found that a 12-week structured breathwork protocol (A52 Breath Method) significantly reduced an…
A 12-week breathing routine helped student paramedics lower stress, anxiety, and depression while boosting resilience without any reported s…
Cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal programs reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in adolescents
Can stress programs really stop teen depression and anxiety from getting worse?
A 21-month RCT in 204 adolescents found that preventive interventions (Coping With Stress or Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills T…
Special stress programs helped teens with depression and anxiety see lasting improvements in their symptoms for up to 21 months.
PCSK9 inhibitor initiation associated with lower depression risk versus statins in hyperlipidemia
Could lowering cholesterol with a new drug also protect against new episodes of depression?
A population-based cohort study of 35,610 adults with hyperlipidemia found PCSK9 inhibitor initiation was associated with lower risk of inci…
Starting a new cholesterol drug might lower the risk of developing depression compared to standard statins, based on data from over 35,000 a…
Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy and Stress Reduction Show Benefits for Oncology Nurses in RCT
Mindfulness programs help reduce stress and fatigue in oncology nurses in small trial
A randomized controlled trial of 90 oncology nurses compared 8-week Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy (MBAT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduct…
An 8-week art therapy program helped oncology nurses feel less fatigued and more satisfied than standard mindfulness classes in a new trial.
Social isolation linked to health risks in empty-nest older adults, integrative review finds
How does social isolation affect older adults whose children have moved out?
An integrative review of 14 studies found social isolation among empty-nest older adults over 60 is associated with elevated physical health…
For older adults whose children have moved out, feeling socially isolated is linked to higher risks of death, depression, loneliness, and a …
Meta-analysis finds moderate negative correlation between meaning in life and depression
Large review finds link between sense of meaning in life and lower depression
A three-level meta-analysis of 278 studies (n=252,254) found meaning in life was moderately negatively correlated with depression (r = -0.33…
People with a stronger sense of meaning or purpose in life tend to report lower levels of depression, according to a large review of hundred…
Observational study examines antidepressant use patterns by sex and marital status in US adults
Survey examines antidepressant use among U.S. adults by sex and marital status
An observational study of US adults aged ≥20 years examined antidepressant use patterns by sex and marital status. The study did not report …
A new report looks at how antidepressant use among U.S. adults varies by sex and marital status, offering a snapshot of medication patterns …
AI visual psychophysiological analysis shows high sensitivity for depression screening in 98 outpatients
AI tool shows promise for screening depression and anxiety in small outpatient study
A prospective diagnostic study of 98 outpatients found an AI-based visual psychophysiological analysis platform had 95.9% sensitivity for de…
An AI tool analyzing head vibrations detected depression risk in 96% of patients, outperforming standard questionnaires when used alone or t…
Observational study examines breakfast consumption and academic, mental health outcomes in US high school students
Does eating breakfast help high school students feel better and do better in school?
An observational report examined associations between breakfast consumption and grades, feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and school conn…
Eating breakfast is linked to better grades, fewer feelings of sadness, and stronger school connection for high school students.
Vitamin D deficiency associated with depression in adolescents and young adults, stronger in females
Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression in adolescents and young adults, especially females
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 27,956 adolescents and young adults found vitamin D deficiency (<50 nmol/L) was associated with dep…
Young people with low vitamin D levels are twice as likely to have depression, a link that is especially strong in females.