Long-term air pollution exposure linked to late-life depression
Feb 10, 2023
The risk for late-late depression increased in association with increases in fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone.
IV Ketamine not a ‘silver bullet’ for depression, but does help some
Feb 09, 2024
One-fourth with treatment-resistant depression show a response at six weeks.
CMS’ Primary Care First model could benefit home care providers, doctor says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 09, 2021
Home care and home health care workers could play a greater role in their patients’ care if more physicians sign up for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) Primary Care First (PCF) model,...
Bidirectional link ID’d for change in depressive symptoms, memory change
Jun 13, 2024
A steeper change in depressive symptoms was linked to accelerated memory change and vice versa.
Mental health treatment linked to better outcomes in CAD, heart failure
Mar 22, 2024
Patients receiving mental health treatment were less likely to be rehospitalized, have an emergency department visit or die from any cause.
Light at night tied to higher risk for mental health disorders
Nov 28, 2023
Daytime or natural light may offer a protective effect, however.
Caregiving linked to lower mortality in postmenopausal eomen
Nov 10, 2023
The inverse association did not differ with caregiving frequency or when stratified by age, race-ethnicity or depressive symptoms.
Mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic examined
Oct 18, 2022
In the first two months of the pandemic, depression and anxiety worsened on average; a linear link was seen between worsening symptoms and increasing case numbers.
Prescribed medical cannabis use tied to better health-related quality of life
Sep 14, 2023
The findings were seen in real-world patients with a range of chronic health conditions.
Mobile apps effective for treating moderate and severe depression
Nov 21, 2023
The study also identifies design features that can enhance effectiveness.