Study sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality in treating depression
A new study published in JMIR Mental Health sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchPsilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms
Psilocybin - the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms - is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls, providing further support for its potential as an antidepressant, suggests a study published by The BMJ today.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchThe vital role of therapeutic alliances in psychedelic treatment
Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a strong relationship between the therapist and study participant.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchLow dose esketamine injection after childbirth reduces postpartum depression
A single low dose injection of esketamine given immediately after childbirth reduces major depressive episodes in individuals with depressive symptoms during pregnancy (prenatal depression), finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchDepression impacts survival rates and quality of life for women with breast cancer
A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 sheds light on the significant impact of depression on the survival rates and quality of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchFrom gut to mind: Exploring prebiotics and probiotics as dual fighters against depression and obesity
The interactions between depression and nutrition, coupled with exercise.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchUnderstanding the mechanisms: How cognitive-behavioral therapy components impact mental health
The effects of cognitive-behavioral therapy components on cognitive mechanisms.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchRapid increase seen in the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mental health problems
Mental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than just over a decade ago, a trio of new studies suggests.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchMental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women
Younger women are generally thought to have a low risk of heart disease, but new research urges clinicians to revisit that assumption, especially for women who suffer from certain mental health conditions.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchStudy suggests treating anxiety and depression significantly reduces ER visits and rehospitalizations among heart disease patients
A new study looks at this area in order to provide evidence for key recommendations in the treatment of such patients.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchTreatment for anxiety and depression associated with improved heart disease outcomes
Treating anxiety and depression reduced emergency room visits and rehospitalizations among people with heart disease, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchAnxiety therapy prior to COVID-19 pandemic shields against increased stress
The start of the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented exposure to stressors driven by fears of a novel and deadly disease, intense uncertainty, and resulting isolation measures, which in turn resulted in increases in anxiety for many.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchShort-term, self-regulating therapies may help alleviate long COVID symptoms
A new UCLA-led study suggests that some people living with long COVID may be able to alleviate certain symptoms by using short-term, self-regulating therapies.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchCombining virtual reality and electric brain stimulation may be a promising treatment strategy for PTSD
Combining two treatments could be a promising option for people, especially military veterans, whose lives are negatively affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study shows.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchStudy finds sharp increase in antidepressant dispensing among adolescents and young adults during COVID-19 pandemic
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began – particularly among females – a new study finds.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchMaternal bereavement before or during pregnancy raises heart failure risk in offspring
Prenatal stress is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease in offspring later in life. In a new study published today in JACC: Heart Failure, maternal loss of a partner or child shortly before or during pregnancy was found to be associated with increased risk of heart failure up to middle-age in the child.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchExercise is an effective treatment for depression, with walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training more effective than other exercises
Researchers determined the potentially most effective exercise regimen and dosage in managing major depressive disorder in comparison to antidepressants, psychotherapy, and control interventions.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchStudy highlights exercise as a powerful tool to fight depression
Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to University of Queensland research.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchVirtual relaxation therapy reduces distress in end-of-life care
A new study published in Frontiers in Virtual Reality explored the effectiveness of a psychological strategy called Flourishing-Life-Of-Wish Virtual Reality Therapy (FLOW-VRT)® in helping people cope with their symptoms and achieve relaxation at the end of life.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchPilot study demonstrates feasibility of multimodal group treatment for veterans with PTSD
Retiring from the U.S. Army in 2016 left Lawrence resident Matt Hastings unmoored. Hastings, a former combat aviation brigade chief, had been someone with skills in demand: He was the only one who could fly certain missions, who had qualifications and experience other instructors needed.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchEuropean consortium awarded €6.5M to study psychedelic-assisted therapy
A European consortium of 19 partners has been awarded over €6.5M by the European Union to study psilocybin to treat psychological distress in people with progressive incurable illnesses requiring palliative care.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchCOMO study focuses on the physical and mental health of children and adolescents in Germany
Less exercise, more time spent in front of screens, higher psychological stress, and reduced physical fitness: These alarming results were obtained by various studies focusing on children and adolescents during the Covid-19 pandemic.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchBehavioral activation vs antidepressants: Which wins for heart failure patients with depression?
The efficacy of antidepressant medication management (MEDS) against behavioral activation psychotherapy (BA).
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchStudy finds psychotherapy as effective treatment for PTSD patients after multiple traumatic events
Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to multiple traumatic events, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchStanford Medicine researchers demonstrate new way to temporarily heighten hypnotizablity
How deeply someone can be hypnotized -; known as hypnotizability -; appears to be a stable trait that changes little throughout adulthood, much like personality and IQ.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchStudy reveals high prevalence of chronic pain in TBI patients
Chronic pain affects approximately 60% of people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), even up to 30 years after injury, according to new research published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR), the official journal of the Brain Injury Association of America.
News-Medical.Net > Psychotherapy News, ResearchMount Sinai study provides a mechanistic explanation for variations in individual responses to drugs
Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person's beliefs related to drugs can influence their own brain activity and behavioral responses in a way comparable to the dose-dependent effects of pharmacology.
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