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Depression
Top Medications for Alcohol Use Disorders With Depression
December 02, 2020
One medication stood out as the most effective in a meta-analysis of alcohol use disorders with depression, but few patients are taking it.
Craving Company
November 26, 2020
A new study finds that isolation makes us want company on a neural level, in much the same way that hunger makes us want food.
Weight Control and Mental Illness
November 24, 2020
Depression can cause weight loss or a loss of appetite... or it could cause weight gain and an increased appetite. Here is some need-to-know information on weight control and mood disorders.
Antidepressant Drug Helps Prevent Deterioration in Patients With COVID-19
November 18, 2020
Fluvoxamine was not intended as a COVID-19 medication, but a recent study suggests it may help prevent serious complications for patients with COVID-19.
Food Is the Fuel
November 17, 2020
A healthy diet can improve mood and effectiveness of antidepressant medications. Here's why your patients should be eating healthier.
Denial, Refusal, Acceptance
November 10, 2020
Patients' first reactions to a diagnosis of major depressive disorder can be varied. What can you do to help them cope?
How to Effectively Prescribe Exercise
November 10, 2020
Exercise can be a useful tool in managing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Learn how you can integrate exercise prescriptions into your treatment plans.
Is Depression a Disease?
November 09, 2020
A controversial report from the British Psychological Society draws a pair of sharp rejoinders.
Are Women More Frequently Diagnosed With Anxiety and Depression?
November 09, 2020
A study in Spain uncovers the hard truth about gender inequality in mental health care.
REL-1017: A New Treatment in the Works for Depression
November 09, 2020
Learn about REL-1017, the medication that has the potential to be the first single agent oral NMDAR antagonist for the adjunctive treatment of depression.