Research across Depression
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Evaluating Digital and In-Person Interventions for Migrant Mental Health in Italy
Trial to Test Self-Help Mental Health Support for Migrants
A randomized hybrid study evaluates in-person and online interventions to manage depressive and anxiety symptoms in adult migrants in Italy.
A new trial will test whether self-help programs can ease depression and anxiety in adult migrants resettled in Italy.
Acupuncture Plus Antidepressants Lowers HAMD Scores in Chinese Depression Patients
Acupuncture combined with antidepressants may improve depression scores
In a network meta-analysis of 7,031 patients in China, adding acupuncture to SSRIs or SNRIs reduced HAMD depression scores more than SSRI mo…
Combining acupuncture with standard antidepressants may lead to greater reductions in depression scores than using antidepressants alone.
Probiotics modestly reduce depressive symptom severity in adults with clinical depression
Probiotics may modestly reduce symptoms for people with depression
This meta-analysis of 460 adults with clinically diagnosed depressive disorders found that orally administered probiotics produced a modest …
New research suggests that taking probiotics might slightly lower the severity of symptoms for adults living with depressive disorders.
Ongoing RCT protocol tests 6-week dCBT program MOCA in Chinese adolescents
New trial plans to treat depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents
This is a protocol for a single-center randomized controlled trial of a 6-week digital cognitive behavioral therapy program (MOCA) versus a …
A new trial is testing a 6-week mental health program to see if it helps Chinese teenagers struggling with depressive symptoms.
Self-compassion and reduced rumination may improve post-traumatic adaptation in individuals with depressive disorders
Self-Compassion May Help People Cope After Traumatic Experiences
This narrative review explores the role of cognitive-emotional factors in post-traumatic adaptation for individuals with depressive disorder…
Practicing self-compassion may help people who have experienced trauma manage difficult emotions and reduce symptoms of depression.
Depressive disorder in patients with diabetes increases all-cause mortality and metabolic complications
Depression Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in People with Diabetes
This meta-analysis of patients with diabetes and co-occurring depressive disorder found a 1.30 increased risk of all-cause mortality compare…
People with both diabetes and depression may face a higher risk of death and serious health complications compared to those with diabetes al…
Intranasal esketamine and intravenous ketamine provide the strongest evidence for treating depressive disorders
Ketamine and Esketamine Show Promise for Treatment-Resistant Depression
This narrative review evaluates various ketamine formulations for depressive disorders, finding the strongest evidence for intranasal esketa…
New evidence highlights how different forms of ketamine and esketamine may help patients struggling with treatment-resistant major depressiv…
Barriers to mental health care for Black populations include racism, stigma, and socioeconomic determinants
Barriers to mental health care for Black patients identified
This scoping review of 254 sources identifies prevalent mental health disorders and systemic barriers affecting the Black population. Key fi…
New research highlights how racism, stigma, and lack of access create significant hurdles for Black people seeking mental health care.
tDCS combined with cognitive-behavioral interventions shows no significant benefit over sham for depressive symptoms
tDCS Plus Talk Therapy Shows No Extra Depression Benefit
This meta-analysis of 321 patients with depressive disorders found no statistically significant difference in depressive symptoms, response …
Adding brain stimulation to talk therapy didn't beat sham for depression in a new analysis of 321 patients.
Platform-based food delivery work correlates with musculoskeletal disorders, fatigue, and mental health risks
Food Delivery Riders Face High Risks from Platform Management
This narrative review of 47 sources examines the occupational hazards faced by food delivery riders in China. The authors conclude that syst…
Delivery riders face significant physical and mental health risks, including musculoskeletal disorders and anxiety, due to intense work dema…
Mindfulness-based interventions improve emotion regulation and reduce anxiety in adolescents with emotional difficulties
Mindfulness training helps teens manage emotions and reduce anxiety
This meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials found that mindfulness-based interventions significantly improved emotion regulation (…
Mindfulness programs can help teenagers struggling with intense emotions, showing consistent improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms…
Adding Chinese patent medicines to SSRIs improves HAMD scores and response rates in depressive disorder
Chinese Herbal Add-Ons May Boost Antidepressant Effects
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 5,975 patients found that seven Chinese patent medicine (CPM) combinations with SSRIs si…
Adding certain Chinese patent medicines to standard antidepressants improved depression scores and response rates in a new analysis.