Depression

More Research Links Astrocytes With Major Depression
A postmortem analysis of male patients revealed differences in the brains of those who had depression and died by suicide, compared with those who had no psychiatric disorders and died suddenly from other causes.
A Discussion on Heat as a Novel Treatment for Depression
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Charles Raison, MD, discusses heat, including sauna use, as a novel treatment for depression and a tool for improving mental health.
CBT for Women With Postpartum Depression May Make Babies’ Brains Healthier
Treating mothers with PPD with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) resulted in adaptive changes in the brains and behavior of their babies, in addition to helping the women, according to a study published in Depression and Anxiety.
Metabolic Markers May Help Predict Recurrent Depression
Specific metabolites may predict which patients with major depressive disorder are at risk for recurrence, a study published online in Translational Psychiatry suggests.
Imbalance in Gut Microbiota Causes Depressive Behaviors in Rodent Study
A stress-induced imbalance in gut microbiota led to depressive-like behaviors in mice, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Psychedelics Bring Patients Face-to-Face with Underlying Issues
The use of psychedelics in psychotherapy can help patients go beyond ameliorating symptoms and confront their root causes of depression, Andrew D. Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC, and Charles Raison, MD, said at a session at the Psych Congress 2020…
Adjunctive Brexpiprazole Enhances Calming, Engagement in MDD
Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported feeling calmer and more engaged after treatment with adjunctive brexpiprazole, according to a poster presented at Psych Congress 2020.
Daily Social Media Use Does Not Raise Depression Risk in Teens
Daily social media use is neither a strong nor consistent risk factor for depressive symptoms in adolescents in the United States, according to a new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Combining Ketamine With Psychotherapy to Treat Depression
A session being presented at Psych Congress 2020 will educate attendees on the practice of combining ketamine treatment with psychotherapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Dr. Michael Thase Answers Your Questions on Depression Treatments
Michael E. Thase, MD, spoke at the 2020 Psych Congress Elevate conference on adjunctive and combination therapies for difficult-to-treat depression. Here, he answers some of the questions asked by attendees.
Join a Presentation by Dr. Charles Raison on Depression and the Pandemic
Psych Congress cochair Charles Raison, MD, will give a virtual keynote speech August 20, 2020, for the University of Louisville Depression Center’s annual benefit. The event is free and open to the public.

Videos

Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris on the Power of Psychedelics
Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD, head of the Centre of Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London in England, discusses the power of psychedelics.
Michael Thase, MD
Using Antipsychotics as an Adjunctive Therapy in Depression
Detecting Mixed Features in Major Depression
Best Practices for Administering Esketamine

Audio

A Discussion on Heat as a Novel Treatment for Depression
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Charles Raison, MD, discusses heat, including sauna use, as a novel treatment for depression and a tool for improving mental health.
Dr. Rakesh Jain Gives an Update on Glutamate
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, speaks with general psychiatrist Abbey Strauss, MD, MSW, about the history, chemistry, and potential use of the neurotransmitter…
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