New book provides unprecedented look at role of religion over a lifetime
...eligiousness did not experience the same levels of depression as their less religious peers. "In other areas ..., religiousness emerged as a strong buffer against depression and the loss of life satisfaction and personal control," the authors said. "These findings strongly ...Psychosocial support for cancer survivors needs strengthening
...sian race, higher education level, and symptoms of depression or anxiety. Younger age and urban residence did not predict support group use. While physical functional status did not predict use among cancer patients, it did among patients with other chronic conditions. Dr. Owen also found that while physician...Anxiety hikes risk of heart attack, death
...Previous studies have shown that mental stress and depression have harmful effects on the heart and blood vessels, but until now there has been little information on the corrosive effects of anxiety or the benefits of relieving anxiety over time. For the study, Dr. Blatt and his colleagues recruited 516 patie...Annals of Internal Medicine Tip Sheet for May 15, 2007
... practices found that the death rate of those with depression who were enrolled in a depression management group was lower than those with depression receiving usual care (Article, p. 689). The ef...Older patients with major depression live longer with appropriate treatment, Penn study shows
PHILADELPHIA -- Older patients with major depression whose primary care physicians team with depression care managers are 45% less likely to die within a 5-year time period than older adults with major de...Counseling, coping skills could reduce arthritis disability
.... Living with the pain of arthritis can lead to depression and isolation. Severely afflicted people are often...ntions reported a significant decrease in anxiety, depression and psychological disability. Patients who received psychological treatments also had significant......e-Smith (Montreal, CA) Detection and treatment of depression in routine care of patients with heart failure (C.E. Angermann) Room 2 at 16.00 How to diagnose diastolic function in the clinical routine C. Tschoepe (Berlin, DE) Therapeutic options in the treatment of diastolic dysfunction J.J.V. McMurray...Cognitive therapy can reduce post-traumatic stress in survivors of terrorist attacks
...t. Levels of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression were measured at the start of the trial and at the end of the treatment period. Work and social functioning was also assessed in both groups. Further assessments were carried out after one, four and 12 months. At 12 weeks, patients in the immediat...Caring for the sick now a public health priority for developing countries
...nstipation, diarrhoea, nausea as well as distress, depression and anxiety. New research published in the Journal of Public Health Policy, prepared by research staff at The George Institute for International Health, the School of Public Health at the University of Sydney and the Department of Palliative Medic...For Iraq veterans, migraines may be sign of other problems
...ly to also have symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depression or anxiety than soldiers who do not have migraines...valence of certain psychiatric conditions, such as depression and anxiety, among people with migraine," said study author Maj. Jay C. Erickson, MD, PhD, of Madiga...Alpharma presents positive pharmacokinetic study results
...or illicit drugs that cause central nervous system depression because respiratory depression, hypotension and profound sedation or coma may result. KADIAN side effects are generally consistent with those found with other opioids. The most common include drowsiness, constipation, nausea, dizziness and anxiety...Breastfeeding and good fats help new moms fight depression
...even be as high as 40 percent or 50 percent. Since depression has devastating effects on both mother and baby, i...lammation, which is one of the top contributors to depression in new mothers. Most current treatments for depression, including the long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids...Monthly interpersonal psychotherapy prevents relapse of depression in many women
PITTSBURGH, May 1 Most women with recurrent depression may be able to prevent subsequent depressive episo...ression, was effective in preventing recurrence of depression in women who achieved remission through IPT alone. In fact, women who received prophylactic IPT once...Higher calcium and vitamin D intakes positively associated with brain lesions in older men and women
...n increase risk of cognitive impairment, dementia, depression and stroke. Duke University scientist Dr. Mart...th depression. However, the presence or absence of depression also did not appear to influence of relationship between calcium, vitamin D, and brain lesions. In...Gerontological Society of America awards new Hartford Doctoral Fellowships
... an audio-based cognitive behavioral treatment for depression in older adults" Kimberly McClure Cassie Univ...the potential of aging network services to improve depression care for older adults" Mei Kit Tang The University of Alabama School of Social Work Disserta...Teens with migraine at greater risk of suicide
...likely to have other psychiatric disorders such as depression and panic disorder. "Teens with chronic daily he...psychiatric disorder, with 21 percent having major depression and 19 percent having panic disorder. Twenty percent were at high risk of suicide. "These numbers ar...Review finds ways of helping children of drug and alcohol misusers
...problems and social isolation. "This can lead to depression and anxiety, or involve early drug or alcohol misuse and antisocial behaviour. "Whilst it is easy to become pessimistic about the future of children brought up in these kinds on environments, we find in practice that some children are resilient; th...Does a peptide affect the heart's response to social isolation?
...ial isolation, may increase the risk of developing depression and anxiety as well as heart disease. Prairie v...heir families, they displayed behaviors similar to depression and cardiovascular changes indicating a possible increased risk of heart disease (including elevated...Depression among retired NFL players: Rates mirror the general public, but pain compounds symptoms
...e study for the first time quantifies the pain and depression experienced by retired NFL players, and assesses o...ho responded, the prevalence of moderate to severe depression was nearly 15 percent, very similar to the prevalence in the general public. But the frequency with ......ctive for treating disorders like anxiety, OCD and depression in children and adolescents," Dr. Brent continued. "While there is a small, increased risk of suicidal thoughts in those who use antidepressants, it would be much, much riskier to not treat these children and adolescents dealing with these disorders....