Latest articles for Major Depressive Disorder
Conference Coverage
Ringing the alarm about black youth suicide
“Black youth, relative to white youth, do not receive treatment for depression, which may be a precursor issue,” Dr. Michael A. Lindsey.
Commentary
How can we better engage black men as patients?
Challenge yourself to allow the patient to tell his story, said Dr. Kevin M. Simon.
From the Journals
Do SSRIs raise the risk of violent crime?
"Our findings should not be used as grounds for individuals to go off their [SSRI] medication," said lead author Tyra Lagerberg, MSc.
From the Journals
Cognitive-behavioral therapy a standout for better immune function
"More research needs to be done to determine how the present findings might be translated into treatment options or public policy," said Dr....
Latest News
Irritability strongly linked to suicidal behavior in major depression
The association between irritability and suicidality was two to 11 times stronger than the link to overall depression, the investigators reported...
Commentary
Human sitters in the COVID era
There are really no data upon which to base any sound ethics judgment about what should be tried, said Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie.
Feature
NIMH strategic plan returns balance to research priorities
The NIMH’s strategic plan renews and expands a focus on suicide prevention, early intervention in psychosis, and the needs of diverse populations...
Conference Coverage
Depression linked to neuro dysfunction, brain lesions in MS
“Depression isn’t just a neuropsychiatric disease,” said Dr. Jenny Feng.
From the Journals
Suicide attempts more common, more lethal, new U.S. data show
“Adolescents and older adults aged 65-74 years experienced general increases in suicide attempts by all means, including poisoning,” the...