Depression and Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a debilitating condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in daily activities. Understanding its underlying causes and effective treatments is crucial for patient well-being. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides a comprehensive look into MDD, offering evidence-based therapeutic approaches and the latest research findings. Our expert editors ensure content is relevant and actionable, aiding psychiatrists in offering holistic care to those grappling with depression.
Long-Term Preservation Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Major Depressive Disorder
Two cases provide a unique look at how remission of depression can be maintained over a long duration using scheduled treatments of preservation transcranial magnetic stimulation with progressively increasing intervals.
'I Choose Beauty' Offers a Small Corner of Positive Psychology on Instagram
Sahar Aker's 'I Choose Beauty' Instagram project transforms mental health struggles into a journey of joy, one image at a time.
Watching TV, Passive Sitting, Linked to a 43% Higher Risk of Depression
Mentally-passive activities like watching TV are linked to a 43% higher risk of depression, with inflammation playing a key role.
Recent JCP Articles
Machine Learning Prediction of Quality of Life Improvement During Antidepressant Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A STAR*D and CAN-BIND-1 Report
Quality of life is an important patient-centric outcome. Using machine learning methods, this study found that quality of life improvement with antidepressant treatment can be predicted using early depression symptoms and quality of life impairment.
Predictors and Risk Factors of Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Systematic Review
Early identification of individuals with major depressive disorder who are likely to develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is needed. This study reviewed the literature to identify and categorize the predictors of and risk factors for TRD.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Community-Delivered Heated Hatha Yoga for Moderate-to-Severe Depression
Approximately 1 heated yoga session per week for 8 weeks led to significantly greater reduction in depression symptoms than a waitlist control.
Recent PCC Articles
Role of Minocycline as an Adjunct Neuroinflammatory Modulator in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Minocycline has shown inconsistent immunomodulator clinical effect in treatment-resistant depression.
Mitochondrial Gene Abnormality Complicated by Perinatal-Onset Depression
A patient with mitochondrial dysfunction developed severe depression following the delivery of her child.
Evaluation, Treatment, and Referral of Treatment-Resistant Depression in Primary Care
Novel and innovative clinical care pathways that integrate specialist care need to be implemented to address the burden of treatment-resistant depression in primary care.
Front of Mind News
The Weekly Mind Reader: Decoding Treatment-Resistant Depression
A comprehensive study explores the predictors and risk factors of treatment-resistant depression to help guide clinicians.
Ruth Westheimer, MD Appointed the Country's First Loneliness Ambassador
New York appoints Dr. Ruth Westheimer as its first Loneliness Ambassador to address the serious health risks of social isolation.
Study on Strawberries and Brain Health Bears Fruit
Strawberries could boost brain health by improving memory and mood, a recent study focused on cognitive decline suggests.
Why One Sleepless Night May Actually Help Improve Depression
How’s this for an unexpected finding: lack of sleep from pulling an all-nighter may actually help alleviate depression.
5 Minute Pearls: Psychiatric Care Considerations for Sexually and Gender Diverse Populations
A gender affirming approach to mental healthcare involves believing and honoring whom our patients tell us that they are and providing services that affirm them in their gender identity...
