La ketamina le gana al electroshock para el alivio de la depresión difícil de tratar
JUEVES, 25 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio sugiere que la ketamina podría ser una alternativa a la terapia electroconvulsiva para las personas con una depresión mayor resistente al tratamiento. Actualmente, los pacientes con un tr…
Learn MoreThe Most Common Depression Medications, Explained
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’ve been diagnosed with depression. What’s next?The cornerstone of treatment remains antidepressants, so it’s likely your doctor will prescribe one for you, but which one might be best?You will join millions…
Learn MoreHeavy Marijuana Use Might Raise Risk of Bipolar Disorder, Depression
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heavy users of marijuana might face an increased risk of bipolar disorder and depression, a new study suggests.The analysis of more than 6.6 million Danish individuals found that having cannabis use disorder do…
Learn MoreDepression Treatments: Medications, Lifestyle Changes & More
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression is a debilitating condition that can leave its millions of sufferers in despair. Globally, an estimated 5% of adults suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization.Luckily, ther…
Learn MoreBipolar Disorder, Unipolar Depression Up With Cannabis Use Disorder
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with increased risk of psychotic and nonpsychotic bipolar disorder and unipolar depression, according to a study published online May 24 in JAMA Psychiatry.Oskar Houg…
Learn MoreKetamine Beats Shock Therapy in Easing Tough-to-Treat Depression
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ketamine may be an alternative to shock treatment for people with treatment-resistant major depression, a new study suggests.Currently, patients with major depressive disorder who don’t find a medication or t…
Learn More5-HTP Supplement: What Is It, and Can It Help You?
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues.Here’s a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile…
Learn More5-HTP Supplement: What Is It, and Can It Help You?
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues.Here’s a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile…
Learn MorePTSD, Other Mental Health Ills Haunt Gunshot Survivors
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For people who survive gunshot wounds, the trauma may leave mental scars that worsen with time, a new study finds.Among 87 adults treated for gun injuries at a Wisconsin trauma center, many had worsening sympt…
Learn More‘Complex’ Genetic Links Between Marijuana Use, Psychiatric Ills
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A subset of people may be at high risk for both psychiatric disorders and for using marijuana, based on their genetics, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Oslo in Norway have found th…
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