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Emerging from the University of Exeter, augmented depression therapy (ADepT) proposes a novel approach in depression treatment, potentially surpassing the current gold standard, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), in both efficacy and cost-efficiency. This ground-breaking therapy, focusing on both symptom reduction and well-being enhancement, offers promising implications for the future of mental health care.

With a reported quarter of perinatal women in low and middle-income countries experiencing depression, the spotlight is on the global healthcare community to strategize and implement effective mental health interventions. This landmark study signals a pressing need to address this silent epidemic.

Explore the results of this study, which shed light on the underreported and frequently misunderstood phenomena of “brain zaps” during antidepressant withdrawal and its effects on medicine use and quality of life.

Age, a Critical Moderator in Anxiety/Depression and Cognitive Outcomes in MS In recent findings from the ACTRIMS Forum 2023, researchers underscored the crucial role of age in the relationship between mental health and cognitive outcomes in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Key Points: “Considering age is necessary when exploring the links between depression or anxiety and cognition in people with MS.” Researchers from the University of Toronto

Understanding the Effects of Drugs with Depressive Symptom Side Effects on Patients with MDD Learn more about the complex interaction between the usage of specific drugs and the severity of depressive symptoms in people with major depressive disorder (MDD).

Dopaminergic Dysfunction: A Key Player in Parkinson’s Disease Motivational Symptoms This study reveals a significant link between dopaminergic dysfunction and the emergence of motivational symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. Striatal DAT imaging emerges as a potential tool for predicting apathy/anhedonia risk, opening new avenues for intervention strategies.