Antidepressants not tied to long-term boost in quality of life
Apr 20, 2022
No improvement was seen in physical or mental health-related quality of life.
Physical activity may lower risk for depression in adults
Apr 14, 2022
Even physical activity below the recommended public health thresholds is associated with a lower risk for depression.
Prevalence of depression up among those in whom COVID-19 is diagnosed
Mar 15, 2022
The prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety increased among those with COVID-19 who were bedridden for more than seven days.
Depression linked to more severe dry eye disease
Mar 10, 2022
Participants who screened positive for depression had worse dry eye disease symptoms and composite DED sign scores.
Depressive symptoms increased among seniors during COVID-19
Dec 28, 2021
An increase was seen in the prevalence of clinically significant depressive symptoms accompanied by increased loneliness and worse quality of life.
Public stigma toward depression decreased from 2006 to 2018
Dec 21, 2021
In general, change was inconsistent and sometimes regressive — for example, for dangerousness for schizophrenia.
Vision impairment in middle-aged women tied to later depression
Nov 03, 2021
The authors call for early identification and timely correction of vision problems among women at midlife to help maintain good mental health.
Depression, anxiety in U.S. adults more severe during pandemic
Oct 13, 2021
Depression and anxiety severity scores increased among U.S. adults from August to December 2020, followed by a decrease through mid-2021.
Mental health improved following first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Sep 09, 2021
Adults receiving the vaccine between December 2020 and March 2021 reported decreased mental distress following the first dose.
Antidepressant use may aid outcomes in depression and diabetes
Jul 23, 2021
Regular versus poor antidepressant use was tied to a lower risk for advanced diabetic complications and mortality in patients with depression and diabetes.