depressive disorder

Do Symptoms of Depression Predict Telomere Length? Evidence From the West of Scotland Twenty-07 Study.

Do Symptoms of Depression Predict Telomere Length? Evidence From the West of Scotland Twenty-07 Study.

Psychosom Med. 2013 Mar 19;
Phillips AC, Robertson T, Carroll D, Der G, Shiels PG, McGlynn L, Benzeval M

ObjectivePsychological factors such as the… Continue reading

Prediction of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Response Using Diffusion-Weighted MRI.

Prediction of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor response using diffusion-weighted MRI.

Front Psychiatry. 2013; 4: 5
Delorenzo C, Delaparte L, Thapa-Chhetry B, Miller JM, Mann JJ, Parsey RV

Pre-treatment differences in serotonergic binding between those who remit to antidepressant treatment… Continue reading

Repressive Epigenetic Changes at the Mglu2 Promoter in Frontal Cortex of 5-HT2A Knockout Mice.

Repressive Epigenetic Changes at the Mglu2 Promoter in Frontal Cortex of 5-HT2A Knockout Mice.

Mol Pharmacol. 2013 Mar 18;
Kurita M, Moreno JL, Holloway T, Kozlenkov A, Mocci G, Garcia-Bea A, Hanks JB, Neve R, Nestler EJ, Russo SJ,… Continue reading

The Impact of Parental Incarceration on the Physical and Mental Health of Young Adults.

The Impact of Parental Incarceration on the Physical and Mental Health of Young Adults.

Pediatrics. 2013 Mar 18;
Lee RD, Fang X, Luo F

OBJECTIVES:We investigated the relationship between parental incarceration history and young adult physical and mental health… Continue reading

[Alcohol Intoxication and Suicidality.]

[Alcohol Intoxication and Suicidality.]

Psychiatr Prax. 2013 Mar 18;
Wetterling T, Schneider B

Objective: Although there is a rich literature showing that addictive disorders are important risk factors for suicide, corresponding studies on suicidal behavior are rare. This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of alcohol intoxication on suicidal behavior.Methods: Prospective study. All patients admitted to a psychiatric department providing the psychiatric services for a district of Berlin (250,000 inhabitants) within 15 month.Results: Within this period 184 persons were admitted after showing suicidal behaviour (n = 227 admissions). 54.3 % of them were alcohol intoxicated (BAC > 1 g/l). Apart from substance use disorders the most common diagnoses were adjustment disorders (41.0 %), followed by depressive disorders (27.3 %). 28.2 % committed a… Continue reading

CREB Is Necessary for Synaptic Maintenance and Learning-Induced Changes of the Ampa Receptor GluA1 Subunit.

CREB is necessary for synaptic maintenance and learning-induced changes of the ampa receptor GluA1 subunit.

Hippocampus. 2013 Mar 18;
Middei S, Houeland G, Cavallucci V, Ammassari-Teule M, D’Amelio M, Marie H

The transcription factor cAMP response element binding protein… Continue reading

EVALUATION of the PROPOSED SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER SPECIFIER CHANGE for DSM-5 in a TREATMENT-SEEKING SAMPLE of ANXIOUS YOUTH.

EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSED SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER SPECIFIER CHANGE FOR DSM-5 IN A TREATMENT-SEEKING SAMPLE OF ANXIOUS YOUTH.

Depress Anxiety. 2013 Mar 14;
Kerns CE, Comer JS, Pincus DB, Hofmann SG

BACKGROUND: The current proposal for the DSM-5 definition… Continue reading

IMPACT of CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY on the COURSE and SUICIDALITY of DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS: THE CRESCEND STUDY.

IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY ON THE COURSE AND SUICIDALITY OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS: THE CRESCEND STUDY.

Depress Anxiety. 2013 Mar 11;
Kim SW, Kang HJ, Kim SY, Kim JM, Yoon JS, Jung SW, Lee MS, Yim HW, Jun TY

OBJECTIVE:… Continue reading

Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression and Anxiety With Older People: A Pilot Study to Examine Patient Acceptability and Treatment Outcome.

Computerised cognitive behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety with older people: a pilot study to examine patient acceptability and treatment outcome.

Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2013 Mar 14;
McMurchie W, Macleod F, Power K, Laidlaw K, Prentice N

OBJECTIVE:… Continue reading

Serotonin Hypothesis of Autism: Implications for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Use During Pregnancy.

Serotonin Hypothesis of Autism: Implications for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Use during Pregnancy.

Autism Res. 2013 Mar 14;
Harrington RA, Lee LC, Crum RM, Zimmerman AW, Hertz-Picciotto I

Serotonin, a neurotransmitter found throughout the brain and body, has long… Continue reading