• Higher prenatal phthalate levels may increase the risk of postpartum depression, a new study has revealed. (mid-day.com)
  • Researchers from the US National Institutes of Health, Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) programme wanted to examine how chemicals such as phenols, phthalates, and parabens, commonly found in plastics might play a role in postpartum depression symptoms with factors like genetics and stress. (mid-day.com)
  • Those same individuals also completed depression assessments between two weeks and 12 months after delivery to check for postpartum depression symptoms. (mid-day.com)
  • Researchers then harmonised data to the Patient-Reported Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Depression scale and found that higher levels of phthalates, in particular those found in products such as personal care items and plastic consumer products, were associated with an increased risk of postpartum depression. (mid-day.com)
  • Finding new ways to prevent postpartum depression is crucial because most of the known risk factors, like genetics and stressful life events, can't be altered," said Melanie Jacobson, PhD, MPH of New York University's Grossman School of Medicine. (mid-day.com)
  • Postpartum depression is a type of depression that happens after having a baby. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • People with postpartum depression experience emotional highs and lows, frequent crying, fatigue, guilt, anxiety and may have trouble caring for their baby. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Postpartum depression can be treated with medication and counseling. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • What is postpartum depression? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • However, if your feelings include extreme sadness or loneliness, severe mood swings and frequent crying spells, you may have postpartum depression. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression that happens after someone gives birth. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Postpartum depression doesn't just affect the birthing person. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • These changes can cause symptoms of postpartum depression. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • If you have postpartum depression, know that you are not alone, it's not your fault and that help is out there. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • What are the types of postpartum depression? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Postpartum depression is a far more serious condition than the baby blues, affecting about 1 in 7 new parents. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • If you've had postpartum depression before, your risk increases to 30% each pregnancy. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Postpartum psychosis is an extremely severe form of postpartum depression and requires emergency medical attention. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Postpartum psychosis requires immediate medical attention since there is an increased risk of suicide and risk of harm to the baby. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Who is affected by postpartum depression? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Up to 15% of these people will develop postpartum depression. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • How do I know if I have baby blues or postpartum depression? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Baby blues and postpartum depression have similar symptoms. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • With postpartum depression, the symptoms last weeks or months, and the symptoms are more severe. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • How long does postpartum depression last? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Postpartum depression can last until one year after your child is born. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • A service of The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health reports that a study has been published suggesting that measuring the levels of hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy may predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression or not. (qualityhealth.com)
  • Risk for death was increased more so for postpartum than for antepartum depression (HR, 2.71 versus 1.62). (msdmanuals.com)
  • About 15% of women experience postpartum depression after giving birth . (webmd.com)
  • With professional help, almost all women who experience postpartum depression are able to overcome their symptoms. (webmd.com)
  • For more in Psychiatric News about postpartum depression, click here . (psychnews.org)
  • Both men and women experience postpartum depression. (wikipedia.org)
  • Maternal postpartum depression affects around 15% of women in the United States, and around 8-10% of American fathers experience paternal postpartum depression (PPPD). (wikipedia.org)
  • Postpartum depression is under-diagnosed. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients and their caregivers frequently overlook postpartum depression, despite the fact that effective nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments are available for this condition. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 , 2 ] Untreated postpartum affective illness places the mother and infant at risk and is associated with significant long-term effects on child development and behavior. (medscape.com)
  • [ 8 ] The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has encouraged pediatric practices to create a system to better identify postpartum depression to ensure a healthier parent-child relationship. (medscape.com)
  • [ 9 ] Although for most women, symptoms of mood disturbance are transient and relatively mild (ie, postpartum blues), 10-15% of women experience a more disabling and persistent form of depression, and 0.1-0.2% of women experience postpartum psychosis. (medscape.com)
  • [ 9 , 17 ] women with postpartum depression do not differ significantly from nondepressed women with regard to levels of estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, and cortisol or in the degree to which these hormone levels change. (medscape.com)
  • Metha et al demonstrated that women with postpartum depression express different transcripts associated with estrogen signaling in the third trimester of pregnancy compared with euthymic women. (medscape.com)
  • In fact, the presence of the identified transcripts predicted postpartum depression with 88% accuracy. (medscape.com)
  • Women who report inadequate social supports, marital discord or dissatisfaction, or recent negative life events, such as a death in the family, financial difficulties, or loss of employment, are more likely to experience postpartum depression. (medscape.com)
  • [ 14 ] However, there has been no apparent, consistent association between obstetric factors and risk for postpartum depression. (medscape.com)
  • However, data suggest certain adverse perinatal outcomes are associated with increased symptoms of depression and postpartum depression. (medscape.com)
  • Women with a previous history of depression, a family history of a mood disorder, or depression during the current pregnancy are at increased risk for postpartum depression. (medscape.com)
  • [ 14 ] A meta-analysis by Zacher Kjeldsen et al found that women who have a family history of any psychiatric disorder have almost two times the risk of postpartum depression as do women without such a history. (medscape.com)
  • A large population-based study by Silverman et al examined the impact of a depression history on postpartum depression and pre- and perinatal risk factors. (medscape.com)
  • An older study from 2009 observed an association between low IQ in childhood and major depression in adulthood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Additionally, there is speculation that intelligence decreases and even affords protection against neuroticism, a personality trait involving high emotional and stress sensitivity, but not major depression. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Some estimates of major depression in older people living in the community range from less than 1% to about 5% but rise to 13.5% in those who require home healthcare and to 11.5% in older hospitalized patients. (cdc.gov)
  • On this channel I discuss topics such as bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), relationships and personal development/self-improvement. (micannabis.vote)
  • Major depression, which affects more than 16% of U.S. adults over a lifetime, often appears spontaneously and is seemingly unprovoked, or it can begin as a depressive reaction following a loss, trauma, or other significant stressful event. (webmd.com)
  • Because of its disabling effects and the possibility of suicide, major depression often requires medical treatment. (webmd.com)
  • Dysthymia involves fewer symptoms than occur in a major depressive episode, but it is persistent and longstanding and often can be as disabling as major depression. (webmd.com)
  • About 5% of the world's adult population has depression, and about 40-50% of those with major depression will also experience anxiety. (megadoctornews.com)
  • For example, women are more likely to be diagnosed with major depression, while men are more likely to be diagnosed with substance abuse and antisocial personality disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • A recent meta-analysis of 39 studies of patients with diabetes estimated the prevalence of major depression (based on psychiatric interviews) as 11% and elevated depression symptoms (based on depression rating scales) as 31% [2]. (who.int)
  • Stress can lead to disorders such as major depression, chronic anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). (cdc.gov)
  • Do genetic risk profiles for drug use disorder (DUD), major depression (MD), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) differ substantially as a function of sex, age at onset (AAO), recurrence, mode of ascertainment, and treatment? (lu.se)
  • article{761dc44d-9492-4dfa-8ca1-83dbd500559e, abstract = {{Do genetic risk profiles for drug use disorder (DUD), major depression (MD), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) differ substantially as a function of sex, age at onset (AAO), recurrence, mode of ascertainment, and treatment? (lu.se)
  • However, in a secondary analysis, in which the researchers tried to tease out specific foods that may be associated with increased risk, only artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened beverages were associated with an increased risk of depression. (medscape.com)
  • The participants were observed over a period of three years and the researchers found that people who had depression were 7 percent more likely to develop heart problems while women below 55 years of age were 2.17 times likely to suffer a heart attack, die of heart disease or require artery surgery. (medindia.net)
  • Researchers have said downing four cans a day raised the risk of depression by 30 per cent, with diet versions presenting the biggest problems. (marieclaire.co.uk)
  • In a study that followed more than 2,000 community-dwelling older adults over eight years, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have significant new evidence of a link between decreased sense of smell and risk of developing late-life depression. (news-medical.net)
  • When analyzed further, researchers found that individuals with decreased or significant loss of smell had increased risk of developing significant depressive symptoms at longitudinal follow-up than those in the normal olfaction group. (news-medical.net)
  • The Johns Hopkins researchers say their study suggests that olfaction and depression may be linked through both biological (e.g., altered serotonin levels, brain volume changes) and behavioral (e.g., reduced social function and appetite) mechanisms. (news-medical.net)
  • The researchers plan to replicate their findings from this study in more groups of older adults, and examine changes to individuals' olfactory bulbs to determine if this system is in fact altered in those diagnosed with depression. (news-medical.net)
  • The researchers were interested in seeing if the percentage of employees who said they witnessed bullying, as a more objective indicator of bullying in the workplace, was related to depression risk. (ishn.com)
  • Medical Xpress) -- Women who are depressed during pregnancy are not at higher risk of giving birth prematurely than non-depressed women but those who take antidepressants during pregnancy seem to be, a new study by Yale researchers shows. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Researchers have found that people exposed to higher levels of air pollution are more likely to experience depression or commit suicide. (ndtv.com)
  • The researchers said that the evidence was particularly strong for the suicide risk link, but the effect was smaller than for depression. (ndtv.com)
  • In light of this relationship, the researchers wanted to study whether weight loss programs increased or decreased psychological symptoms. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • While the risks of developing depression, anxiety disorders, and psychosis are significantly higher for urban dwellers, researchers report there are some positive impacts on mental health for those who live in big cities. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • For years, physicians and researchers sought to treat depression by treating the brain, but recent research is shifting our attention to the gut as the center of mental health. (essentialhealthoregon.com)
  • The researchers found that compared with women who did not have perinatal depression, women with perinatal depression had an increased risk for death (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 2.11). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Researchers are continuing to investigate how IQ affects a person's likelihood of developing depression. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Efforts to understand depression have led researchers to similar but diverging theories on the value of assessing intelligence as a precursor to various mental health conditions. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • After years of follow-up, researchers noted a link between lower IQ test results and depression diagnoses in adulthood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Pulling data from thousands of people logged in the UK Biobank, researchers found that people with higher intelligence did not have higher rates of depression. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Now, in the first comprehensive review of all the relevant research on serotonin and depression, researchers found no link between serotonin levels and depression. (madinamerica.com)
  • Plasma serotonin levels (5-HIAA): The researchers found 27 studies comparing serotonin levels between those with depression and those without. (madinamerica.com)
  • Depression in patients with diabetes is associated with a substantively increased risk of development of dementia compared to those with diabetes alone, according to Andrew Karter, PhD and Rachel Whitmer, PhD. The researchers collaborated with the University of Washington on a study - among the first (and largest to date) to examine all-cause dementia in diabetes patients with and without depression. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • Patients with type 2 diabetes who also had depression had a doubling in risk of dementia during years 3 to 5 after initial screening, compared to patients with diabetes who did not have depression, said the researchers. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • Earlier onset of diabetes in patients with depression and greater risk of dementia in younger (compared to older) patients with depression and diabetes underscore the importance of evaluating the potential for early depression interventions to reduce the incidence of dementia, emphasized the researchers. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • The researchers commented that, although a causal relation between depression and vitamin D deficiency still needs to be proven, from the public health perspective, the coexistence of vitamin D and depression in the US population at large is a concern. (nutri-facts.org)
  • The researchers also found that the connection between depression and heart issues was unaffected by sex or urban/rural location. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Researchers at Johns Hopkins published a study in December 2019 showing a link between e-cigarettes and depression. (micannabis.vote)
  • Researchers from McGill University and the University of Oxford carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis of the best existing evidence and analysed 23,317 individuals (from 11 international studies) to see whether use of cannabis in young people is associated with depression, anxiety and suicidality in early adulthood. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Researchers from the University Medical Center Groningen have discovered evidence to challenge the theory that depression and anxiety increase a person's cancer risk. (megadoctornews.com)
  • Researchers say this concealment is associated with more symptoms of depression and anxiety . (icmha.ca)
  • These measures allowed researchers to assess the effects of shift work and extended work hours on officer stress and fatigue, and examine the effects of work-related stress and fatigue on cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk. (cdc.gov)
  • Depression was ascertained via diagnostic codes and prescriptions for antidepressants. (cmaj.ca)
  • Depression: Antidepressants vs. Therapy? (qualityhealth.com)
  • Depression: Should I Take Antidepressants While I'm Pregnant? (peacehealth.org)
  • Poorer sense of smell was associated with an increased chance of a participant falling into the moderate or high depressive symptoms groups, meaning that the worse a person's sense of smell, the higher their depressive symptoms. (news-medical.net)
  • Experts have suspected that depression and anxiety may increase cancer risk by affecting a person's health-related behaviors or by having biological effects on the body that support cancer development. (ascopost.com)
  • It is unclear why increasing, as opposed to consistent, marijuana use in a person's teens is associated with depression, low pleasure and poor educational achievements. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • What can increase a person's risk of dementia? (alzheimers.org.uk)
  • A person's 'risk' of developing dementia is the chance that they will get it at some point in their life. (alzheimers.org.uk)
  • A 'risk factor' is something that is known to increase a person's chances of developing a condition. (alzheimers.org.uk)
  • Some factors only slightly increase a person's risk while others make it much more likely that the person will develop the condition. (alzheimers.org.uk)
  • A person's risk then increases as they age, roughly doubling every five years. (alzheimers.org.uk)
  • Depression is the most common mental health disorder worldwide, involving symptoms that affect a person's concentration, self-esteem, physical health, and overall quality of life. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This review, together with another review that assessed the association between pediatric obesity treatment interventions and eating disorder risk (12 studies overlap with this review), provides evidence that pediatric obesity treatment is not associated with adverse effects on psychological well-being," the authors concluded. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • Meanwhile, the risk of developing psychosis - a severe psychiatric disorder associated with hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and disorganised thought - is 77% higher in urban than rural dwellers. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Intriguingly, other studies have shown similar alterations in people who have high genetic risk of developing psychiatric disorders. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Esketamine has now also been approved as an acute short-term treatment for 'psychiatric emergencies' in patients with depression, in combination with an antidepressant. (prescrire.org)
  • patients with a psychiatric history have an elevated post-MI risk despite not reporting symptoms at the time of MI. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • A detailed assessment of both psychiatric history and self-reported symptoms seems warranted during CR [cardiac rehabilitation], in part because patients with a psychiatric history have an elevated post-MI risk despite not reporting symptoms at the time of MI," wrote the study authors. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • Psychosis symptoms] may be infrequent and thus not problematic for the adolescent, when these experiences are reported continuously, year after year, then there's an increased risk of a first psychotic episode or another psychiatric condition. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • Women affected by perinatal depression, their families, and health professionals, particularly those working in primary, maternal, and mental care, need to be aware of the serious health hazards regardless of psychiatric history," the authors write. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Because the study ended when the participants were 32, it is unclear what effect IQ has on psychiatric risk in older adults. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Helpline with qualified call centre attendants (Mental Health Nurses, Counsellors, Mental Health Clinicians, Psychiatric Clinical officers), who can provide listening and helping to those who call in with severe anxiety and/or depression, panic attacks, severe grief reaction. (who.int)
  • The risk of suicide appears to be measurably higher on days when PM10 levels have been high over a three-day period than after less polluted periods. (ndtv.com)
  • A pharmacovigilance study conducted one year after the market introduction of esketamine in the United States confirmed a worrying risk of suicidal ideation and suicide. (prescrire.org)
  • When a patient appears to be at high risk of suicide, one of the first goals is to establish a trusting relationship in a safe and secure environment. (prescrire.org)
  • How can depression lead to suicide? (qualityhealth.com)
  • WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Women with clinically diagnosed perinatal depression have an increased risk for death, especially during the first year after diagnosis and because of suicide, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in The BMJ . (msdmanuals.com)
  • The greatest increased risk was associated with suicide (HR, 6.34), although suicide was rare (0.23 per 1,000 person-years). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Depression can also cause people to feel hopeless about the future and to even think about suicide. (peacehealth.org)
  • A serious symptom of depression is thinking about death and suicide. (peacehealth.org)
  • Prior studies have found police officers to be at increased risk for cardiovascular events 1 and suicide. (cdc.gov)
  • Since depression affects up to 20 percent of diabetic patients, it is critical to understand this relationship and further evaluate whether depression interventions have an impact on dementia risk in patients with diabetes, added Karter, the principal investigator for the Diabetes & Aging and DISTANCE Studies. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • Depression affects more than 300 million people worldwide -- 20% of all women, 10% of all men, and 5% or more of all adolescents. (webmd.com)
  • Depression affects about 5% of the world's adult populationTrusted Source . (megadoctornews.com)
  • Going from being an occasional marijuana user to indulging every day increases the risk of psychosis by up to 159 percent, research revealed earlier this month. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • Marijuana is thought to cause psychosis-like experiences by increasing a user's risk of depression, a study found. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • While there has been a lot of focus on the role of cannabis use in psychosis, there has been less attention on whether cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of common mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Regular use during adolescence is associated with lower achievement at school, addiction, psychosis and neuropsychological decline, increased risk of motor vehicle crashes, as well as the respiratory problems that are associated with smoking. (sciencedaily.com)
  • We've seen repeatedly that a poor sense of smell can be an early warning sign of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, as well as a mortality risk. (news-medical.net)
  • Risk for mortality and CV adverse events is increased in patients with anxiety and depression recovering from first-time MI. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • Anxiety and depression increase risk for mortality and recurrent cardiovascular events among patients with first-episode myocardial infarction (MI), according to results of a study published in the International Journal of Cardiology . (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • This study was designed to assess how the presence of anxiety or depression may affect recurrence or mortality following MI. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • These data indicate that a history of anxiety or depression or self-reported symptoms increases risk for mortality and cardiovascular outcomes at 1 year. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • This may be a bit of a bummer, but several studies have suggested that those who sleep 9 or more hours have an increased mortality risk than those who sleep 7-8 hours a night. (indiatimes.com)
  • Depression has been linked to greater mortality and morbidity in diabetic patients, but this issue has not been adequately studied in the Islamic Republic of Iran. (who.int)
  • Depression contributes to poor metabolic control, decreased quality of life and increased medical morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes [2-5], as well as significantly higher medical costs [6]. (who.int)
  • Study participants who reported having 1 to 13 days of poor mental health in the past 30 days had 1.5 times the cardiovascular disease risk of those reporting no such days. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Over 25% of BCOPS study officers had the metabolic syndrome, a group of factors believed to increase cardiovascular disease risk, compared to 18.7% of the U.S. employed population. (cdc.gov)
  • Critically, the longer you spend in an urban environment during childhood and adolescence, the higher your risk of developing mental illness in adulthood. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • It is unclear whether having a low or high IQ in childhood precedes depression in adulthood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • They found that cannabis use among adolescents is associated with a significant increased risk of depression and suicidality in adulthood (not anxiety). (sciencedaily.com)
  • Dr. Gabriella Gobbi, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University and a scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, states: "While the link between cannabis and mood regulation has been largely studied in preclinical studies, there was still a gap in clinical studies regarding the systematic evaluation of the link between adolescent cannabis consumption and the risk of depression and suicidal behaviour in young adulthood. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The mind and the brain Depression may also be linked to inflammation in the body , which increases the risk of stroke, as well as other conditions or underlying vascular disease in the brain, said study researcher An Pan, of Harvard School of Public Health. (livescience.com)
  • The medical link between inflammation in the body and depression is gaining momentum. (smh.com.au)
  • Associations between particulate air pollution and ST segment depressions were evaluated using logistic regression. (bmj.com)
  • Risk factors surrounding an increase in burnout levels and depression were analyzed through a multivariate logistic regression model with adjusting confounding factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • On logistic regression analysis, older age was the only variable significantly associated with depression. (who.int)
  • For example, UPF intake has been associated with chronic inflammation, which in turns leads to multiple potential adverse health effects, including depression, he explained. (medscape.com)
  • Other chronic conditions such as arthritis (HR 1.18) and stroke (HR 1.73) were associated with the onset of depression. (cmaj.ca)
  • Increasing prevalences of chronic medical conditions are a growing health and economic burden. (cmaj.ca)
  • One study proposes that gut inflammation initiates chronic conditions like depression and anxiety. (essentialhealthoregon.com)
  • Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health-related condition? (qualityhealth.com)
  • Other things that can increase your risk of depression include getting older, having a chronic health problem, and having a history of physical or sexual abuse. (peacehealth.org)
  • Chronic stress seems to increase our immune activation. (smh.com.au)
  • Depression is recognized as an important co-morbidity in a number of chronic medical conditions such as diabetes [1]. (who.int)
  • after full adjustment, the risk was slightly attenuated (hazard ratio, 1.27). (awarenessmonthly.com)
  • Risk was further increased for participants with CES-D-4 scores of 4 or more after demographic adjustment (hazard ratio, 1.54), with risk attenuated after full adjustment (hazard ratio, 1.25). (awarenessmonthly.com)
  • People with acne face a significantly increased risk of depression compared to those without acne. (aad.org)
  • This study does not suggest that people should stop their medications to reduce the risk of stroke ," Rexrode said. (livescience.com)
  • The objective of our study was to evaluate whether people with diabetes have a greater incidence of depression than those without diabetes. (cmaj.ca)
  • The incidence of new-onset depression was similar in both groups (6.5 v. 6.6 per 1000 person-years among people with and without diabetes, respectively). (cmaj.ca)
  • Several investigations 5 - 8 have documented that people with diabetes experience depression from 1.3 to 3 times as often as those without the disorder. (cmaj.ca)
  • We recently conducted a large, population-based, nested case- control study 21 that suggested an association between a history of depression and the onset of type 2 diabetes, but this increased risk was limited to people no older than 50 years. (cmaj.ca)
  • Little information is currently available on the obverse of that temporal chain: the incidence of depression among people who have diabetes. (cmaj.ca)
  • Such knowledge could influence clinical practice by suggesting who would most effectively be screened for depression and by evaluating ways to prevent people with diabetes from becoming depressed, in order to decrease both the patients' risk of complications and the cost of the ensuing treatments. (cmaj.ca)
  • We therefore conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study to evaluate the incidence of new-onset depression among people with diabetes, compared with those who do not have diabetes. (cmaj.ca)
  • All people, and especially younger women, need to take depression very seriously. (medindia.net)
  • Depression itself is a reason to take action, but knowing that it is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and death should motivate people to seek help", lead researcher Amit Shah said. (medindia.net)
  • People with stress, depression and coronary heart disease were 48 percent more likely to have a heart attack or die in the next 2.5 years. (scrippsnews.com)
  • These people were 48 percent more likely than those with low stress and depression to have a heart attack or die in a 2.5-year follow-up. (scrippsnews.com)
  • By pooling the results, they found that a (microgram per metre cubed) increase in the average level of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution people were exposed to over long periods was associated with an approximately 10 per cent increase in their odds of depression. (ndtv.com)
  • Taken together, epidemiological and neuroscientific studies provide converging evidence that, indeed, people who live in urban areas are at greater risk of mental health problems. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • As per a study, those who slept for more than 9 hours per night had a 23% increased stroke risk than people who slept for less than 8 hours. (indiatimes.com)
  • While insufficient sleep is often linked to stress-build up and depression, study suggests 15 percent people deal with depression due to excess sleeping. (indiatimes.com)
  • This research also confirms that poorer educational outcomes for young people who suffer from depression and who also use cannabis frequently. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • For most people, the biggest risk factors for dementia are ageing and genes . (alzheimers.org.uk)
  • Although older people are at a higher risk of dementia, younger people can still get it. (alzheimers.org.uk)
  • According to a study conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), people with rheumatoid arthritis are twice as likely to suffer from depression. (qualityhealth.com)
  • Some found that the receptors were less active-meaning that people with depression had higher serotonin levels. (madinamerica.com)
  • Some studies found lower SERT binding in people with depression, again indicating higher serotonin levels. (madinamerica.com)
  • Many people don't get help because they think that they'll get over the depression on their own. (peacehealth.org)
  • Depression is more common in people who also have other illnesses (such as heart disease or cancer) or whose function becomes limited. (cdc.gov)
  • People with vitamin D deficiency may have an increased likelihood of suffering depressive episodes, a new US study suggests. (nutri-facts.org)
  • People with depression describe feeling flat, irritable, overwhelmed or frustrated and often get stuck, unable to move away from negative thoughts. (smh.com.au)
  • Tiredness is a common physical symptom of people suffering depression. (smh.com.au)
  • Deakin University professor Felice Jacka, who has written an upcoming book, Brain Changer , has led research that found people who eat a diet high in whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, wholegrains, legumes, fish and unsaturated fats (such as olive oil) are up to 35 per cent less likely to develop depression, while a diet high in sugary and processed foods increases the risk of depression. (smh.com.au)
  • People who reported regularly being depressed had a significantly higher risk of heart issues. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A study of over half a million people aged 18 to 49 finds a strong association between depression and cardiovascular disease and poor cardiovascular health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For those reporting 14 to 30 days of poor mental health, the risk of cardiovascular disease was even higher: 2.3 times the risk of people reporting no such days. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For people with any of the poor heart health risk factors listed above who are prone to depression, the study underscores the importance of seeking professional help with one's mental health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The study found that some people who quit vaping developed depression later. (micannabis.vote)
  • About 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression, as per the WHO's estimate. (medicaldaily.com)
  • However, most people first experience depression when they are in their early thirties, and depression is particularly rife among older adults. (webmd.com)
  • While the individual-level risk was found to be modest, the widespread use of the drug by young people makes the scale of the risk much more serious. (sciencedaily.com)
  • People with depression often have additional mental health issues, most notably anxiety . (megadoctornews.com)
  • People use L-tryptophan for severe PMS symptoms, depression, insomnia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People who identify as nonbinary or gender queer show increased risk for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • People with serious mental disorders have a greater prevalence of major cardiovascular risk factors compared to the general population. (who.int)
  • People with pre-existing mental health conditions are also at risk as the increased stress or the inability to get to the health unit to get a refill could trigger a relapse. (who.int)
  • The study found that taking serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) during pregnancy significantly increased risk of what is called a late preterm birth. (medicalxpress.com)
  • In one trial at one year follow-up there was a significantly increased risk of PTSD in those who received debriefing. (cdc.gov)
  • Although diabetes mellitus has a strong association with the presence of depression, it is unclear whether diabetes itself increases the risk of developing depression. (cmaj.ca)
  • It is unclear if low mood increases the risk of weight gain or vice versa, and the body mass index (BMI) does not distinguish between excess weight and lean muscle versus fat. (onelifepsychiatry.com)
  • Exposure to workplace bullying and risk of depression. (ishn.com)
  • Five studies looking at long-term particulate matter exposure and depression were included in one meta-analysis. (ndtv.com)
  • We found quite consistent results across the studies we reviewed that analysed the relationship between long-term air pollution exposure and depression, even after adjustment for many other factors which could explain the association," said the study's lead author, Isobel Braithwaite from University College London. (ndtv.com)
  • Even very short-term elevations in fine particle exposure might increase the risk of myocardial ischaemia. (bmj.com)
  • Even if you ignore other toxicities, nicotine prolonged exposure can disrupt the dopamine pathways and increase stress sensitivity. (micannabis.vote)
  • The population attributable risk was found to be around 7%, which translates to more than 400,000 adolescent cases of depression potentially attributable to cannabis exposure in the US, 25,000 in Canada and about 60,000 in the UK. (sciencedaily.com)
  • A patriarchal society, gender roles, personal identity, social media, and exposure to other mental health risk factors have adverse effects on the psychological perceptions of both men and women. (wikipedia.org)
  • Findings: Stressors included elevated risk of coronavirus disease 2019 exposure, fear of spreading the virus, lack of social and organizational supports, and financial insecurity. (cdc.gov)
  • Being in a depressive state or feeling down can make one skip a meal or overindulge in comfort foods, have sleep difficulties, smoke, or not want to exercise, and these are all risk factors for poor cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease," said the study's lead author Dr. Yaa A. Kwapong . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • While we cannot yet say that this relationship is causal, the evidence is highly suggestive that air pollution itself increases the risk of adverse mental health outcomes," Hayes said. (ndtv.com)
  • Nasal esketamine (Spravato°) has been authorised since 2019 as an add-on to antidepressant therapy in patients with so-called 'treatment-resistant' depression, despite its uncertain efficacy and its frequent, and sometimes serious, neuropsychiatric adverse effects. (prescrire.org)
  • In addition to dissociative symptoms (e.g. hallucinations, distortion of time and space, and altered sensory perception), nasal esketamine's known adverse effect profile includes sedation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, urinary tract disorders and increased blood pressure. (prescrire.org)
  • During the study period, there were 2122 incident cases of depression, as determined using a strict definition that required self-reported clinician-diagnosed depression and regular antidepressant use. (medscape.com)
  • However, there was a connection between serotonin and antidepressant use-the drugs actually lowered serotonin levels rather than increasing them. (madinamerica.com)
  • Antidepressant medicines can improve the symptoms of depression in 1 to 3 weeks. (peacehealth.org)
  • 13 , 15 Diabetes with comorbid depression is also linked with poorer adherence to medications and self-care activities such as self-monitoring of blood glucose levels and adhering to a proper diet and exercise program. (cmaj.ca)
  • Feelings of despair, disinterest in hobbies or activities, appetite changes, fatigue, and self-doubt are a few of the symptoms of depression. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • One of the most common symptoms of depression is feeling sad, hopeless, or tearful. (peacehealth.org)
  • The symptoms of depression may be hard to notice at first. (peacehealth.org)
  • Healthcare providers may mistake an older adult's symptoms of depression as just a natural reaction to illness or the life changes that may occur as we age, and therefore not see the depression as something to be treated. (cdc.gov)
  • Together, concerns about work ing with families, stress from emotionally demanding cases, and perceptions of stigmatization predicted 30% of the variance in symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress (ps (cdc.gov)
  • rather, the connection exists because those who take these medications may have more severe depression, said study researcher Dr. Kathryn Rexrode, an associate physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. (livescience.com)
  • A less-severe and often temporary depression that arises from a specific life situation. (webmd.com)
  • For those who survive severe COVID-19 disease, they may have anxiety and depression. (who.int)
  • Each treatment a centre should have access to at least one health care interventions can be worker per shift, who is able to manage acute anxiety and moderate provided in relation to to severe depression as well as delirium in patients admitted to the the COVID-19? (who.int)
  • This study suggests that having both of these illnesses occurring together is associated with an even greater risk. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • Therefore, appropriate screening for and prompt recognition and treatment of depression are essential for maternal and infant well-being and can improve outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Negative outcomes included burnout, depression, and high turnover. (cdc.gov)
  • Among study participants, those who'd had depression were 29 percent more likely to suffer a stroke over a six-year period. (livescience.com)
  • A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that women under 55 years of age who suffer from depression have a higher risk of developing heart problems and suffering heart attacks. (medindia.net)
  • Men are at risk to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to past violent experiences such as accidents, wars and witnessing death, and women are diagnosed with PTSD at higher rates due to experiences with sexual assault, rape and child sexual abuse. (wikipedia.org)
  • 5). Those with depression were significantly older and less educated than those without depression, had a longer duration of diabetes and were more likely to suffer complications. (who.int)
  • The presence of depression or anxiety was linked with a 6% higher risk of developing lung cancer and smoking-related cancers, but this risk was substantially reduced after adjusting for other cancer-related risk factors, including smoking, alcohol use, and body mass index. (ascopost.com)
  • In contrast to these findings, an earlier study found no significant association between serum concentrations of vitamin D and the presence of depression (2). (nutri-facts.org)
  • Compared with women without a history of depression, depressed women were more likely to be single, smokers and less physically active. (livescience.com)
  • 21 - 31 Most reported an increased risk of diabetes associated with a history of depression or depressive symptoms, but often only in selected subpopulations. (cmaj.ca)
  • Some older studies showed inconsistent results, which indicated that serotonin depletion was associated with lower mood, but only in those with a family history of depression. (madinamerica.com)
  • All of the newer, more methodologically sound studies found no connection between serotonin depletion and mood, even in those with a family history of depression. (madinamerica.com)
  • Risk factors for paternal PPD include a history of depression, poverty, and hormonal changes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Among 192,059 MI events that occurred between 2006 and 2015, a total of 45,096 met the criteria for first-time MI and had sufficient data about anxiety and depression diagnoses or symptoms and follow-up. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • A study in Alsen, Louisiana, (9) revealed high levels of near-clinical anxiety and depression in an African-American community located near a hazardous waste facility. (cdc.gov)
  • The normal medications included in the Essential Drug List for treatment of anxiety and depression should be used. (who.int)
  • 001) was associated with greater risk of depression and after multivariable regression. (medscape.com)
  • Teenagers who increase their marijuana use with age have a greater risk of depression , an inability to experience pleasure and poor educational achievements in later life, new research reveals. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • We know that the finest particulates from dirty air can reach the brain via both the bloodstream and the nose, and air pollution has been implicated in increased neuroinflammation, damage to nerve cells and to changes in stress hormone production, which have been linked to poor mental health," Braithwaite said. (ndtv.com)
  • A study found that depression and poor mental health are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease among young adults. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Our study provides support for considering nontraditional risk factors during patient assessment, particularly conducting some mental health screenings. (awarenessmonthly.com)
  • Such information is critical to understanding which of these bisexual men may be at greatest risk for mental health problems. (icmha.ca)
  • There have been increased incidences of intimate partner violence, which can result in mental health conditions as well. (who.int)
  • Promising interventions included robust safety protocols, increased wages, childcare benefits, enhanced access to mental health services, and frequent leadership communications. (cdc.gov)
  • The findings are based on 31,712 mostly non-Hispanic White women who were free of depression at baseline. (medscape.com)
  • Study author Josiane Bourque from the University of Montreal, said: 'Our findings confirm that becoming a more regular marijuana user during adolescence is, indeed, associated with a risk of psychotic symptoms. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • Their findings: there was no connection between serotonin levels and depression. (madinamerica.com)
  • Our findings about depression and suicidality are very relevant for clinical practice and public health. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Purpose: This presentation will describe key findings from the interview and survey portions of the Medical Examiner and Work Stress and Health Study and describe the methods used to develop interventions to address work -related risk factors for post-traumatic stress symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Childhood abuse and neglect: specificity of effects on adolescent and young adult depression and suicidality. (bmj.com)
  • Using a large, population-based administrative cohort, we found little evidence that type 2 diabetes increases the risk of depression once comorbid diseases and the burden of diabetes complications were accounted for. (cmaj.ca)
  • Studies have suggested that sleeping too much can increase risk of type 2 diabetes. (indiatimes.com)
  • Nurses who consumed more than eight servings daily had about a 50% higher risk of developing depression than nurses who consumed four or fewer servings daily. (medscape.com)
  • And when considering whether to take medication for depression, women should understand that the risk of preterm birth is only one of many factors they should weigh. (medicalxpress.com)
  • They did find a significant risk of preterm birth among women who were taking anti-depressants. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Association of pediatric obesity treatment, including a dietary component, with change in depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis [published online September 16, 2019]. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • Each participant provided both burnout and depression measurements during a nonpandemic period (2019) as well as during the COVID pandemic era (2020). (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods: We reviewed literature on psychosocial, organizational, and environmental stressors faced by essential workers during the pandemic, the consequences of those stressors, and interventions to improve worker health and well-being. (cdc.gov)
  • Doctors usually treat depression with medicines or counseling. (peacehealth.org)
  • Trials of anti-infammatory medications being used to treat depression are still underway but there are lifestyle steps that can improve mood, such as exercise, which can decrease the risk of getting depression and even improve symptoms for those who have it, with as little as two sessions a week. (smh.com.au)
  • A diet high in ultraprocessed food (UPF), particularly artificial sweeteners, has been linked to increased depression risk, new data from the Nurses Health Study II (NHS II) suggest. (medscape.com)
  • Reseacher Dr Honglei Chen said: 'Cutting down on diet drinks or replacing them with unsweetened coffee may help lower your depression risk. (marieclaire.co.uk)
  • That's one of the questions my next guest, Dr. Andrew Weil, addresses in his new book "Spontaneous Happiness," and instead of taking medications to treat mild or moderate depression, Dr. Weil recommends a few alternatives, like meditation, daily exercise and what he calls anti-inflammatory diet. (npr.org)
  • Poor diet, illness or antibiotic use can disrupt the delicate balance of gut flora, and this imbalance can result in inflammation and increased risk for depression and anxiety disorders ( Huffington Post ). (essentialhealthoregon.com)
  • Among patients with diabetes, depression is associated with poorer adherence to diet and exercise programs, increased smoking and poorer blood sugar control as well as psychobiologic changes such as increases in cortisol and increased sympathetic nervous system tone which could worsen the course of diabetes and increase the risk of dementia associated with depression, they added. (kaiserpermanente.org)
  • A study has found that a combination of a healthy diet and physical activity can reduce the risk of depression and its impact on quality of life. (onelifepsychiatry.com)
  • Depression has been linked to a higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease. (qualityhealth.com)
  • Gender-specific risk factors increase the likelihood of getting a particular mental disorder based on one's gender. (wikipedia.org)
  • This increased rate is partially related to women's increased likelihood to experience sexual violence, poverty, and higher workloads. (wikipedia.org)
  • Traveling in high-poverty areas or regions of civil unrest, using alcohol or drugs, and visiting unfamiliar environments, particularly at night, increase the likelihood of a traveler becoming a victim of violence (see Sec. 4, Ch. 11, Safety & Security Overseas , for more information). (cdc.gov)
  • Questions Does a history of childhood abuse and neglect increase risk of depressive disorders and suicidal behaviour in adolescents or young adults? (bmj.com)
  • Once widely considered an inhumane practice, electric shock therapy finds increasing support as a treatment for depression. (qualityhealth.com)
  • By addressing research gaps and integrating research efforts in collaboration with stakeholders nationwide, we will fuel cross-sector efforts that ensure Food Is Medicine programs improve health costs effectively and are feasible in practice," he said. (megadoctornews.com)
  • Some research has supported an association among depression, anxiety, and cancer incidence, whereas other investigations have found no or negligible associations. (ascopost.com)
  • The team found no associations between depression or anxiety and incidence of overall, breast, prostate, colorectal, and alcohol-related cancers during a follow-up of up to 26 years. (ascopost.com)
  • Naela Hagatulah, M.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues assessed whether women with perinatal depression have an increased risk for death compared to women who did not develop the disorder and their full sisters. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The analysis included 86,551 Swedish women with a first-ever diagnosis of perinatal depression and 865,510 matched women without a perinatal depression diagnosis, as well as 270,586 full sisters (including 24,473 with perinatal depression and 246,113 who did not have this disorder). (msdmanuals.com)
  • While the association was most pronounced within the first year after perinatal depression, it persisted for up to 18 years. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Serious, life-threatening, or fatal respiratory depression may occur. (nih.gov)
  • Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. (nih.gov)
  • and follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. (nih.gov)
  • However, respiratory depression in the postoperative period is also common. (medscape.com)
  • A degree of ambiguity continues to surround the definition of respiratory depression. (medscape.com)
  • Immediate postoperative respiratory depression is seen in the PACU. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, the lingering effects of inhalational agents and long-acting benzodiazepines may contribute to the development of respiratory depression in the PACU. (medscape.com)
  • Workers who reported being bullied at work were more likely to develop depression. (ishn.com)
  • However, workers in departments with higher rates of witnessed bullying were no more likely to develop depression. (ishn.com)
  • Regardless of the mechanism, recognizing that depressed individuals may be at a higher risk of stroke may help the physician focus on not only treating the depression, but treating stroke risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and elevated cholesterol as well as addressing lifestyle behaviors such as smoking and exercise," Pan said. (livescience.com)
  • Depression may increase the risk of stroke in women, and doctors should consider evaluating depressed women for stroke risk factors. (livescience.com)