unipolar depression

Latuda: A New Treatment Option for Bipolar Depression

Published January 29, 2014

Latuda: A New Treatment Option for Bipolar Depression
People with ordinary clinical depression — at one time called unipolar depression — often have a few treatment options to choose from, usually starting with psychotherapy or antidepressants. But using antidepressants in… Continue reading →

To Treat or Not to Treat: That Is the Question With Perinatal Mood Disorders

Published October 7, 2013

To Treat or Not to Treat: That Is the Question With Perinatal Mood Disorders
To Treat or Not to Treat: That Is the Question With Perinatal Mood Disorders. Psychiatric disorders are the primary burden of disease in women of… Continue reading →

Depression and Chronic Diseases: It Is Time for a Synergistic Mental Health and Primary Care Approach.

Published August 10, 2013

Depression and chronic diseases: it is time for a synergistic mental health and primary care approach.

Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2013; 15(2):
Voinov B, Richie WD, Bailey RK

Objective: To identify the growing significance of depression as a… Continue reading →

Research Priorities in Geriatric Palliative Care: Nonpain Symptoms.

Published July 28, 2013

Research Priorities in Geriatric Palliative Care: Nonpain Symptoms.

J Palliat Med. 2013 Jul 26;
Combs S, Kluger BM, Kutner JS

Abstract Research addressing the burden, assessment, and management of nonpain symptoms associated with advanced illness in older adults is… Continue reading →

Cortical Shape and Curvedness Analysis of Structural Deficits in Remitting and Non-Remitting Depression.

Published July 24, 2013

Cortical shape and curvedness analysis of structural deficits in remitting and non-remitting depression.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(7): e68625
Liao YL, Wang PS, Lu CF, Hung CI, Li CT, Lin CP, Hsieh JC, Su TP, Wu YT

In morphometric neuroimaging… Continue reading →

Whats the Difference Between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2?

Published June 29, 2013

Question by C-roy: whats the difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2?
whats the difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2?

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Bipolar 1 is characterized by both major depressive and manic phases. Depression includes feelings… Continue reading →

Paediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Impact on Patients and Mothers’ Quality of Life.

Published June 8, 2013

Paediatric non-alcoholic Fatty liver disease: impact on patients and mothers’ quality of life.

Hepat Mon. 2013 Mar; 13(3): e7871
Mazzone L, Postorino V, De Peppo L, Della Corte C, Lofino G, Vassena L, Fatta L, Armando M, Bedogni G,… Continue reading →

Hedonic and Behavioral Deficits Associated With Apathy in Parkinson’s Disease: Potential Treatment Implications.

Published May 29, 2013

Hedonic and behavioral deficits associated with apathy in Parkinson’s disease: Potential treatment implications.

Mov Disord. 2013 May 27;
Jordan LL, Zahodne LB, Okun MS, Bowers D

BACKGROUND: Many individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience apathy independent of depression. METHODS:… Continue reading →

Atypical Antipsychotic Augmentation Strategies in the Context of Guideline-Based Care for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.

Published May 29, 2013

Atypical Antipsychotic Augmentation Strategies in the Context of Guideline-based Care for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.

CNS Drugs. 2013 May 25;
Patkar AA, Pae CU

There is a growing body of evidence that supports the use of atypical… Continue reading →

Discord of Measurements in Assessing Depression Among African Americans With Cancer Diagnoses.

Published May 18, 2013

Discord of Measurements in Assessing Depression among African Americans with Cancer Diagnoses.

Int J Cult Ment Health. 2013 Jan 1; 6(1): 58-71
Zhang AY, Gary F

This study examined the level of agreement among the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression… Continue reading →