The Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression
The association between disease activity and emotional processing biases may play a role in the higher rates of depression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Depression
Oral Contraceptive Use in Adolescents Tied to Later Depression Risk
Findings show long-term impact on adolescent women’s risk of depression regardless of their use of oral contraception in adulthood.
Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University
The center has received $17 million in funding from group of private donors.
Bullying During Medical Residency May Cause Depression, Burnout
Researchers evaluated survey results to determine the prevalence and impact of perceived bullying during residency.
Adolescent Depression Tied to Increased TV, Social Media Use
Depression in adolescence, a rising concern, might be influenced by television and social media exposure.
Smartphone-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation May Reduce Monthly Headache Days in Migraine
The use of a smartphone-based progressive muscle relaxation was found to be associated with a reduction in monthly headache days and depression scores in patients with migraine.
Patient-Centered Medical Management for Depression
Researchers found that there has been little attention paid to intervention to enhance treatment adherence in nonpsychotic major depression, so they outlined steps for engagement, retention, and adherence for these patients.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cost-Effective for Some Adolescents With Depression
A brief cognitive behavioral therapy program is cost-effective for adolescents with depression who declined or stopped using antidepressants.
Suicide Attempts in the US Increase in 8-Year Period
From 2004-2004 to 2012-2013, there was an overall increase in suicide attempts among US adults.
Don’t Listen to the Burnout “Experts” — Listen to Your Heart
“I know they never taught happiness in medical school, but you deserve happiness just as much as anyone else.”
