Publications - Depression

Cannabis use rising faster among depressed Americans, by Lisa Rapaport, Reuters, Dec 26 2019.

“Regular cannabis use has risen more quickly among people with depression, and they’re less likely to perceive it as risky, compared with people who aren’t depressed, a U.S. study suggests. ”

New Therapies Help Patients With Dementia Cope With Depression, by Andrea Petersen, New York Times, Dec 8 2019.

“Many patients with cognitive impairment have anxiety or depression, but standard treatments are difficult for people with memory issues ”

Another Downside to Vaping: Higher Odds for Depression, by Steven Reinberg, U.S. News & World Report, Dec 4 2019.

“Vaping, already linked to lung damage, may also have harmful psychological effects, a new study suggests. The researchers found a strong association between vaping and depression in a study of nearly 900,000 U.S. adults. ”

The Crisis in Youth Suicide, by Jane E. Brody, New York Times, Dec 2 2019.

“Too often, suicide attempts and deaths by suicide, especially among the young, become family secrets that are not investigated and dealt with in ways that might protect others from a similar fate. ”

As stigma ebbs, college students seek mental health help, by COLLIN BINKLEY and LARRY FENN, Associated Press, Nov 25 2019.

“More college students are turning to their schools for help with anxiety, depression and other mental health problems, and many must wait weeks for treatment or find help elsewhere as campus clinics struggle to meet demand, an Associated Press review of more than three dozen public universities found ”

3 Hours of Exercise a Week May Lower Your Depression Risk, by Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times, Nov 20 2019.

“Those of us who walk, dance, run, ease into a downward dog, or glide and churn on ellipticals at least a few times a week are much less likely to develop clinical depression than sedentary people, even if we inherited an elevated risk for the condition, according to a large-scale new study of exercise, genetics and mental health. ”

More Adolescents Seek Medical Care for Mental Health Issues, by Phillip Reese, U.S. News & World Report, Nov 11 2019.

“ERs throughout California are reporting a sharp increase in adolescents and young adults seeking care for a mental health crisis. ”

Americans spending more out-of-pocket on mental health than physical health, by Linda Carroll, Reuters, Nov 8 2019.

“Many insured Americans go out of network for mental health services, a new study suggests, despite the higher costs to them and despite a federal law mandating that policies’ mental health coverage be at least as good as their physical health coverage ”

There's 'Scarce Evidence' to Suggest Cannabis Improves Mental Health Symptoms, a New Research Review Says, by Jamie Ducharme, Time Magazine, Oct 28 2019.

“Marijuana is more mainstream than it’s ever been. A growing number of states are legalizing it medicinally and recreationally; millions of people are vaping products that contain the compound THC (potentially to the detriment of their health); and non-psychoactive CBD is in everything from beauty products to seltzer water. This spring, Google searches for CBD exceeded searches for buzzy health topics like acupuncture, apple cider vinegar and meditation, according to a recent JAMA Network Open analysis. The problem: Even though many consumers turn to cannabis compounds, known as cannabinoids, to soothe issues like depression and anxiety, these substances don’t seem to do much for mental health, according to a new research review published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry. ”

Hearing aids may help delay dementia, depression in elders, by Vishwadha Chander , Reuters, Oct 11 2019.

“For older adults, hearing aids may delay some forms of mental and physical decline associated with hearing loss and aging, a U.S. study suggests. Among people who’d been diagnosed with hearing loss, those who used hearing aids were up to 18% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia, depression or fall-related injuries over the next three years, compared to people not using the devices, researchers report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. ”

Should Students Get Mental Health Days Off From School?, by Natalie Proulx, New York Times, Sep 12 2019.

“Two states recently passed laws that allow students to take time off for their mental health. Do you wish your school gave you the option? ”

How to Manage Your Mental Illness at Work, by Eric Ravenscraft, NYT, Sep 3 2019.

“If you suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD or another mental illness, here are some real-world tips to help you stay happy and healthy at work. ”

Caregiver depression tied to more ER visits for dementia patients, by Lisa Rapaport, Reuters, Jul 9 2019.

“Dementia patients may go to the emergency room more often when their caregivers are depressed, a recent study suggests. ”

Warning Sign of Mental Illness, by Ranna Parekh, M.D, M.P.H, American Psychiatric Association, May 2019.

“Learning about developing symptoms, or early warning signs, and taking action can help. Early intervention can help reduce the severity of an illness. It may even be possible to delay or prevent a major mental illness altogether ”

Mental Health Screening Tools, by Theresa Nguyen, Mental Health America, May 2019.

“Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. ”