A recent clinical trial has shown that it's possible to safely and effectively treat depression at home using a brain stimulation device. That means patients can give themselves low-intensity impulses to see positive results – and potentially enjoy a higher quality of life.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Brain stimulation, Depression, mental health
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Giving yourself brain zaps at home can safely treat depression
Posted by ArielTechGeek 12 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
After comparing the long-term effects of the psychedelic psilocybin and a commonly prescribed antidepressant, new research found that both significantly reduced depression. However, psilocybin provided something more: a significant boost to quality of life.Continue ReadingCategory: Psychedelics, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Psychedelic Medicine, psilocybin, antidepressant, Depression
A head-mounted ultrasound device has now completed two human trials. One showed how the targeted sound waves could improve pain symptoms, while another revealed a marked improvement in depression symptoms after just one session.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Chronic, Pain, Depression, Brain stimulation, University of Utah, Wearable
Teenagers who have a problematic relationship with their smartphones are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression and insomnia than those who do not, new research has found. Young people […]
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A familiar culprit thought to be why depression affects motivation
Posted by ArielTechGeek 98 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect motivation, researchers have now come up with a hypothesis.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Depression, Exercise, University College London
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a new study suggests upsizing this to a fruit salad may offer even more – by significantly lowering the risk of depressive symptoms with age. It's the latest in a growing body of evidence that points to the long-lasting and wide-reaching health benefits of incorporating fruit into any diet.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTag
Ketamine tablet twice a week halves depression severity
Posted by ArielTechGeek 134 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Over the last 20 years, the antidepressant effects of ketamine have been well researched. However, most of the published research has been concerned with the injectable or nasal spray versions of the drug. Both require administration under medical supervision and for the patient to be monitored for two hours until side effects subside.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Depression, Ke
An electric headset for treating depression has been recommended as a more widespread treatment for depression after a successful NHS trial. But it’s not yet known what the long term […]
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AI face-checking app to size up depression
Posted by ArielTechGeek 250 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
When someone is suffering from major depression, objectively self-gauging the severity of their condition can be challenging. Well, within just a few years, an artificially intelligent face-analyzing smartphone app may tell such folks how they're holding up.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Depression, Apps, Dartmouth College, Artificial Intelligence
Psilocybin effectively treats depression in cancer patients, study finds
Posted by ArielTechGeek 320 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Results from a recent clinical trial have demonstrated that psilocybin-assisted therapy is effective at treating moderate-to-severe depression in patients with curable and incurable cancer. In a first, the drug was given to small groups of patients simultaneously, before they underwent one-on-one and group therapy.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Psychedelic Medicine, Cancer, Depre
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