Studies show that there may be a link between psoriatic disease and cognitive impairment. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated condition associated with systemic inflammation. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, causes raised, scaly skin lesions to form on one or more parts of the body. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type …
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Many people suffer from chronic stress since the pandemic shutdowns. Added to this is the climate crisis, the rising cost of living and, more recently, threats to European and global security due to the conflict in Ukraine. For some, it may seem that there is never good news again. This …
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I’m like you, COVID-19 has taken over much of my professional and personal life. I can’t remember the last time I went an entire day without talking about COVID, precautions, or vaccines. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by how our world has changed and to cry for the …
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Local social worker launches Care-O-Van By Jillian Manning | February 26, 2022 Back in November 2021, Northern Express reported on the growing mental health crisis in Northern Michigan. From the stress of the pandemic to bullying on social media, a variety of factors are skyrocketing the need for mental health …
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A mother finds a drawing of a tombstone among her son’s schoolwork. “Rest in peace,” the caption read. “Maybe I better die.” The boy is 10 years old. Terrorized, she turns to marriage and family therapist Laurie Singer. That a child so young has mental health issues comes as no …
Read More »Vast majority of people with depression do not receive treatment, global review finds
Depression has become one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with no signs of slowing down. By 2030, the World Health Organization predicts that disease could be the biggest contributor to the global burden of disease. Although we now have some effective treatments for depression, including medications and psychological …
Read More »Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network helps people with anxiety and seasonal depression
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) — A Quad Cities organization is calling on man’s best friend for help. The Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network (QCCAN) hosts more than 200 events each year at nursing facilities, community events and schools aimed at helping people manage stress and relieve anxiety and depression. “Our mission …
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The past two years have been stressful for many people and many have turned to drugs and alcohol to cope. Although there is a push in Washington DC to expand federal treatment programs, local centers are taking a start-up approach in the field. The Crossroads Treatment …
Read More »Getting an ADHD diagnosis just got easier online. Is this a good thing?
Carol Yepes/Getty Images Has TikTok Convinced You That You Have ADHD? That you’ve probably had it since childhood and only recently understood the source of your inattention or forgetfulness? In a video on ADHD TikTok, a creator tells us what it’s like to get diagnosed later in life. “Imagine for …
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Read More »How Seeing God May Be the Secret to Most Advanced Mental Health Treatments
Beautiful sunset over the island of Menorca, Spain with the sun’s rays breaking through the clouds and falling towards the sea getty During Seth Wilson’s last ketamine treatment, he intended to see his late mother. Wilson, a 41-year-old sommelier who owns a wine store in Chicago, has suffered from depression …
Read More »schools use therapy-based programs for ‘overwhelmed’ children | Health Info
By LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer PAW PAW, Michigan (AP) – On a blustery December morning in rural southwest Michigan, an American flag flew at half mast in front of Paw Paw Elementary School. A social worker with a miniature therapy dog âânamed Trixie offered comfort at the front doors. …
Read More »What is the best approach to psychedelic therapy? An interview with Ronan Levy of Field Trip
The boom in psychedelics has seen the number of classic and unconventional psychedelics tested for mental health issues skyrocket. Most of these trials are not yet complete, but psychedelic clinics are already open. In these clinics, licensed psychedelic compounds like ketamine, which has bypassed regulation as a sedative compound, are …
Read More »Combining active ingredients to treat depression following COVID-19
WHO has called for a comprehensive societal approach to promote mental health in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 WHOMental health preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tackling poverty, conflict and abuse have the potential to prevent and alleviate poor mental health, but such a broad position fails …
Read More »Is there any science in shirodhara?
How effective are Ayurvedic therapies? Is there a scientific basis for them? Research at IIT Madras looked at Ayurvedic relaxation therapy shirodhara, which is recommended for patients with stress (depression or anxiety or hypertension), insomnia, headaches, and several types of psychosis. Treatment involves the low velocity impact of a medicinal …
Read More »Bowel cancer patients at high risk of clinica
A new study has found the prevalence of depression in patients with bowel cancer for up to five years after surgery to treat their cancer. More than a third of the patients suffered from clinically significant depression during the study, with one in seven still showing symptoms five years after …
Read More »CBT: stop your negative self-talk and reframe your thoughts with this therapy
It is the basis of cognitive behavioral therapy, which burst onto the psychological scene in the 1960s and has garnered accolades ever since. It may not be for everyone. Therapists typically assign “homework” which requires active participation on the part of the client and does not address underlying issues such …
Read More »Coping with seasonal affective disorder during another pandemic winter
Share on PinterestAs another pandemic winter approaches, seasonal affective disorder is once again made worse by anxiety over COVID-19. Elizaveta Tomashevska / Getty Images Colder, darker days mean that many Americans are starting to feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. As we head into another pandemic winter, …
Read More »‘Something neurological is happening’, COVID could cause depression and anxiety, researchers say – CBS Boston
WALTHAM (CBS) – “I slept for almost two weeks straight.” It was a symptom Hailey Cray expected when she contracted the coronavirus last December. âGoing up the stairs here, he took it all. I stopped halfway up and had to breathe deeply, âshe told WBZ-TV. She also expected a loss …
Read More »Jonathan Vela, MD, decides it’s time to consider CBD treatment for chronic pain
Jonathan Vela, MD, Department of Rheumatology Aalborg Denmark, spoke with HCPLive about a study he presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2021 Convergence. The study “Cannabidiol Treatment in Hand Osteoarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis – A Double-Blind, Placebo-Randomized Trial” examined the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) treatment for osteoarthritis-related pain. hand …
Read More »The ketamine cure: is this unregulated drug safe to use at home?
Ketamine on demand The success of ketamine in early trials surprised and excited researchers studying mood disorders, an area where drugs like Prozac and Zoloft, combined with talk therapy, are the primary treatment options. for decades. But, as with Mr. Gathman, the interventions don’t work for up to 30 percent …
Read More »Cannabis can help treat anxiety and depression, according to study advice.
For anyone struggling with anxiety or depression, there is no ideal treatment option. Talk therapy works about half the time, but it’s not always available, affordable, or convenient. Antidepressant drug treatments also work about half the time, but some people may be put off by the potential side effects, such …
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Metaplastic breast cancer (MpBC) is a rare type of rapidly growing breast cancer that can spread anywhere in the body. Doctors often detect it at an advanced stage, so it’s not curable, but treatment can help people manage the condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified BPM as a separate …
Read More »Community health workers can help South African women with perinatal depression
Depression is defined by symptoms such as persistent sadness, low mood, trouble sleeping, lack of energy, and feelings of hopelessness. The condition is universal and can affect anyone. But some people are more vulnerable or at risk of suffering from depression. Poverty and trauma are among the risk factors. Pregnant …
Read More »Ketamine and psilocybin, better known as party drugs, showing promise for treating mood disorders
TORONTO – It has been more than a decade since Bruno Guèvremont returned to Canada after his military deployment in Afghanistan. Like so many other veterans, Guèvremont’s combat experiences had a mental impact. During his second tour in 2009, Guevremont was part of a team that dismantled improvised explosive devices, …
Read More »Depression, Anxiety In Pregnant Women May Increase Likelihood Of Cesarean Births
Depression and anxiety in pregnant women may be linked to the type of childbirth they are having, new research shows. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders have previously been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as low birth weight and premature birth. And now, a new study from Michigan Medicine finds …
Read More »Facebook should change algorithms to make social media safer for teens
Talk to any pediatrician and we’ll tell you: We are living in a teenage mental health crisis. The pandemic has resulted in school closures and stay-at-home restrictions that have created social isolation among adolescents. With more than 721,000 deaths from COVID-19 nationwide, many teens personally know someone who has died …
Read More »Experts examine advances in the use of photobiomodulation therapy to treat various brain disorders
Photobiomodulation (PBM) offers exciting opportunities to improve the lives of patients with a wide range of brain disorders. In this special collection of articles in the Alzheimer’s Disease Journal Experts are reviewing progress in using PBM therapy to treat dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other disorders and suggest that …
Read More »Covid-19 has caused dramatic increase in anxiety and depression – Quartz
Covid-19 has had a tragic effect on mental well-being around the world, leading to an increase in severe anxiety and depression across the world, according to a new report published yesterday in the medical journal The Lancet. Compared with 2019, cases of major depressive disorder increased by 28% and cases …
Read More »Depression, anxiety generally unrelated to inflammatory bowel disease
New research shows that patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are not significantly related to most psychiatric symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and stress. A team, led by Thomas C. Mules, Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury District Health Board, Canterbury, New Zealand, correlated objective measures of disease activity with psychological symptoms in IBD …
Read More »Connecticut hospitals see increase in behavioral health cases in children – NBC Connecticut
Growing at a staggering rate, hospitals across the state are seeing a rapid increase in the number of children requiring behavioral health treatment. Depression and anxiety have become common. It has become a concern for families and hospitals. Earlier this week, the Department of Public Health was at Connecticut Children’s. …
Read More »Internet gambling disorder: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Internet gaming disorder, sometimes referred to as IGD, is an emerging diagnosis. The Internet is an integral part of the lives of people around the world for business, education and leisure. However, for some it has gone beyond typical usage to become what some people see as addictive behavior, especially …
Read More »Vitamin A is being studied in UK as a potential treatment for Covid odor loss
Top line A team of British researchers announced on Tuesday that they are studying whether vitamin A nasal drops can help coronavirus patients recover their lost or altered sense of smell, a common symptom of Covid-19 and other viral infections that may persist for weeks or months after infection. Researchers …
Read More »How to improve your well-being during pandemic lockdowns
The stress of the pandemic and public health restrictions have negatively impacted the mental health of many people. The researchers interviewed more than 11,000 people in 40 countries, with most of the responses coming from the United States, United Kingdom, Portugal and several other countries. People who spend less time …
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Although vitiligo, a skin disorder, is neither harmful nor fatal, it can definitely change your life. Not only do you have to deal with its physical symptoms – patches of white, smooth skin called macules – you can also feel a strong emotional and psychological impact. Living with Vitiligo, as …
Read More »Back to school, teens and depression | Way of life
With many teens returning to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time in life. For some teens, however, depressions are more than just temporary feelings. These are symptoms of depression. …
Read More »Raleigh Therapy Mini Horse Kiwi Star Mental Health Feature Film
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) – Kiwi, a miniature horse with a big personality, stars in a new feature film, “Reggie,” which deals with mental health issues. Kiwi is well known in the Triangle as a member of Stampede of Love. The Raleigh-based nonprofit promotes the benefits of pet therapy with visits …
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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Imagine having flashbacks and nightmares every time you hear fireworks or a car roll over. Sadness or feelings of inadequacy so debilitating that you can’t get out of bed? Many of our neighbors do not have to imagine, it is their reality. They suffer from …
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Ketamine therapy is a revolutionary treatment, and it is also present in Iowa City. America is in crisis and in a healthy variety of dimensions. One of the deepest crises currently plaguing our country is a vast deficiency in what experts call mental health. As long as I am qualified …
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Raven Saunders was on the rise after the Rio 2016 Olympics. She placed fifth in the women’s shot put and, upon her return, her hometown of Charleston, SC held a parade celebrating the ” Raven Saunders Day âin his honor. She returned to the University of Mississippi for her senior …
Read More »Mindfulness meditation reduces depression in newly diagnosed MS patients: Lawson study – London
Mindfulness meditation has shown promising results in treating depression in patients who have recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, or MS, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Lawson Health Research Institute in London. . “Mindfulness brings people into the moment rather than worrying about what might happen …
Read More »Braxia Scientific obtains approval for direct billing insurance on ketamine treatments for Veterans Affairs Canada customers
TORONTO, July 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Braxia Scientific Corp. (“Braxia”, or the “Company”), (CSE: BRAX) (OTC: BRAXF) (FWB: 496), a medical research company with clinics providing innovative ketamine treatments for people with depression and related disorders, is pleased to announce that it has established direct billing practices with …
Read More »Mental health screening tools for cystic fibrosis patients and caregivers – UBMD Physician’s Group
Researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences find that mental health screenings are an important part of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and their caregivers. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and affects most basic physical processes. While recent breakthroughs have dramatically …
Read More »Benbow retained to lead behavioral services at StoneSprings Hospital
StoneSprings Hospital Center has appointed Cynthia Benbow as Executive Director of Behavioral Services. She will oversee the new behavioral health inpatient and outpatient unit, which will treat people with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and behavioral health crises related to other mental health issues. The clinic will have a team of …
Read More »MSU researchers find LGBTQ community suffers more from depression and anxiety
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Being part of the LGBTQ community has not only caused anxiety and depression for a Michigander, but has been shown to exist in the wider community after a teacher MSU studied mental health disparities among LBGTQ groups. âI think a lot of people don’t know …
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PITTSBURGH – Before the coronavirus pandemic set in, psychiatrist Garrett Sparks typically treated a dozen patients on his night shift in the emergency department at Western Psychiatric Hospital, this city’s largest mental health hospital. On a recent Thursday night, he saw 21 cases. As the night began, a restless man …
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âPatient-reported information (PRI) shared on social media provides a unique opportunity to understand patient perspectives outside of the formal research context,â the authors explained. They collected data from YouTube and 3 patient advocacy websites (Patient Power, The Patient Story and Leukemia Care), as well as video footage and discussion blogs. …
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market in Los Angeles. In 2020, voters in Oregon approved a measure legalizing the therapeutic and regulated use of psilocybin. (File photo.)” title=”A vendor puts psilocybin mushrooms at a pop-up cannabis market in Los Angeles. In 2020, voters in Oregon approved a measure legalizing the therapeutic and regulated use of …
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Many of us experience at least one potentially traumatic event in our lifetime. These can be accidents, natural disasters, exposure to war and combat, or physical and sexual assault. Humans are resilient and most adapt well afterwards. However, some people can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when emotional difficulties persist. …
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Shares of Peter Thiel-backed psychedelic startup Atai Life Sciences surged on Friday on their first day of listing on Wall Street. Newly listed Nasdaq stock opened 40% before falling. The shares closed up nearly 30% at $ 19.45 each. The initial German biotech public offering was valued Thursday night at …
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I loved being a new mom. Of course, there were times during those first few weeks when I felt completely overwhelmed and had crying spells. But, in general, I bounced back pretty quickly and managed to keep the baby blues at bay most of the time. Baby blues are common, …
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Fifteen months after the start of pandemic, children and adolescents suffer from depression and anxiety at such high rates that many Colorado children try to end their days every week. It is as unacceptable as it is heartbreaking. For the first time in the 117-year history of our hospital, Colorado …
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Read More »Young Australians and COVID-19: More depression and anxiety, but less alcohol-related harm
Young Australians experienced increased depression and anxiety during COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 but consumed less alcohol, according to a new report from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney . Worryingly, the increase in their mental health problems has not been offset by a greater demand …
Read More »U of S is researching therapy options online for staff
Breadcrumb Links Saskatchewan The university has issued a call for tenders for online cognitive behavioral therapy services for approximately 6,000 staff and their dependents. Author of the article: Zak Vescera The Peter MacKinnon Building on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Photo by Matt Smith /Saskatoon StarPhoenix …
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I like a good story. I love it even more when you can hear the story told by a masterful storyteller. It can get better. When you have two master storytellers together and they scale the stories. “I haven’t been to many rivers in the state, but the Santee River …
Read More »Data reveals racial and ethnic disparities in mental health diagnoses
Key points to remember New report reveals discrepancies in mental health diagnoses in the United States Asian patients, in particular, were much less likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety than white patients. Experts say these trends highlight barriers to caring for people of color. The diagnosis of anxiety …
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Five years ago, Vermont received a grant to address mental health issues typically experienced by women who have just given birth. Three years later, a lot of work has been done, but the grant doesn’t last forever. Lauren Norford, director of early childhood services at Rutland Mental Health Services, said …
Read More »Arousal Drugs May Benefit Patients Already Treated with EDS, OSA
Patients with excessive daytime sleepiness (ADS), even after receiving treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), may benefit from treatment with drugs that promote wakefulness, according to a review of the disorder. EDS can be reduced with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the primary mode of treatment for OSA. However, many …
Read More »Healthy Tahoe: Evidence Found for Prevention of Mental Health Disorders
There is a medical disorder that affects 17.3 million adults in the United States each year. A disorder that could increase a person’s risk of coronary heart disease by 64%. Dr Wes Irwin We are talking about depression. Depression is one of the most common health problems in America. It …
Read More »Knowing how to recognize the signs of depression
It can start with just taking care of your neighbor. âWe can take care of the person close to or next to us and start with that person,â said Brittany Drawbaugh, manager of adult and family services at Centerstone in Seymour. “If you notice that things are not going well, …
Read More »Depression and other mental health issues have a promising new treatment – and the stigma
When I was hospitalized with anxiety and depression in my early 20s, one of the facility’s patients – a young mother – started talking to me while waiting for her ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy, commonly known as shock therapy. How can a psychedelic party drug be a useful tool in …
Read More »How technology can help fight perinatal depression
Perinatal mental illness affects between 7% and 20% of women worldwide, as well as men, but it is still surrounded by stigma and prejudice. The Covid-19 pandemic has not improved the situation. Is it time for technology to step in? This content was published on May 21, 2021 – 06:00 …
Read More »Young adults face barriers in accessing mental health care
Noelle Broughton is an accomplished student. She is in a graduate program at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and is heading towards a PhD. It also fights against anxiety and self-doubt. As a child, she had a few therapy sessions, but they didn’t last. Now, at 25, she wants to try …
Read More »Most people with depression want others to really understand them
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – In a new national poll, the GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor found that 83% of people with depression agree that life would be easier if others could understand their depression. Yet most people who have not suffered from depression may not be able to understand the …
Read More »Side effects of sex and cancer treatment
How will cancer and cancer treatment affect your sexual health? Talking about sex can be a sensitive topic. It is, however, important to discuss how cancer and cancer treatment can affect sexuality and how to deal with any issues that may arise. It may be helpful to write down your …
Read More »Healthy Tahoe: Depression, Social Anxiety, What’s the Correlation?
Depression and social anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. About 6.8% of the American population is affected by social anxiety and about 6.7% of adults experience major depression each year. Many men and women who struggle with social anxiety develop extreme fears …
Read More »River Oaks Field Trip Health Clinic Brings Ketamine Therapy to Treat Depression
Opening May 10, the River Oaks facility will be home to Houston’s next Ketamine Enhanced Psychotherapy Clinic. Here, patients can undergo psychedelic therapy in a specially designed space. It is located at 4310 Westheimer Road, Suite 220. The best hits: Get Houston Chronicle stories straight to your inbox While ketamine …
Read More »Disconnect from depression: new survey finds most people with depression feel deeply misunderstood
Posted: May 8, 2021 / 9:17 a.m. CDT / Update: May 8, 2021 / 9:17 a.m. CDT (Credit: Getty Images) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – A new national survey from GeneSight Mental Health Monitor finds that 83% of people diagnosed with depression say life would be easier if others could understand …
Read More »Psychedelic drugs are used to treat depression in SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WBBH) – Michael Childress will never forget the day – the moment – he stopped just before he took his own life. âI literally had my shotgun in my mouth. Trigger finger, âChildress recalls. âFor some reason I stopped. It wasn’t long after a traumatic experience he …
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