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This article discusses the mental health characteristics of refugee children. The number of forcibly displaced people has tripled since 1997, with over 36 million recognized as refugees in 2022. Refugee children make up almost 50% of this population, and they are disproportionately impacted by the physical and mental health consequences of displacement. Refugees experience more severe psychosocial adversities compared to non-refugee immigrants, including greater poverty, family separation, and uncertainty. The mental health of refugee children is closely tied to the well-being of their caregivers, and those who are separated from their caregivers often experience worse mental health outcomes. Refugees are at a higher risk for mental health conditions such as PTSD and affective disorders due to the traumatic life events they have experienced before, during, and after migration. The author, who is a former child refugee from Vietnam, shares his own experiences to illustrate the stressors faced by refugee families. [Extracted from the article]

A study published in Family Practice News in September 2024 found that treatment-resistant major depression (TRD) is associated with a 17% higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to non-TRD major depressive disorder. The increased mortality risk was primarily driven by suicide and accidental overdose, which were nearly twice as high among individuals whose depression did not improve after two treatments. The study, led by Tapio T. Gustafsson from the University of Eastern Finland, Niuvanniemi Hospital, highlighted the need for further research and clinical interventions to address the higher mortality rates associated with TRD. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the importance of sleep and how to determine if you are getting enough sleep. The author emphasizes that the regularity of sleep patterns may be more important than the total number of hours slept. The article also highlights the challenges of diagnosing sleep deprivation in children, as they may not be able to communicate their symptoms. The author suggests that sleep deprivation can contribute to various symptoms and conditions, such as crankiness, mood disorders, and attention-deficit disorder. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for parents and patients to understand the importance of sleep and the time it may take to improve sleep patterns. [Extracted from the article]

New research suggests that inflammation may play a role in the development of psychiatric disorders. Elevated levels of certain inflammatory biomarkers, such as leukocytes, haptoglobin, and C-reactive protein (CRP), were associated with an increased risk for psychiatric disorders. Individuals with psychiatric disorders had persistently higher levels of leukocytes and haptoglobin, as well as persistently lower levels of anti-inflammatory immunoglobulin G (IgG), than controls. The study also found a possible causal relationship between leukocytes and depression. However, some experts caution that these biomarkers may be nonspecific and related to adverse life trajectories. [Extracted from the article]

2023 JUL 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- From Washington, D.C., NewsRx journalists report that a patent application by the inventors [...]

A new study suggests that teenagers who have classmates with mental illnesses have a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders later in life. The study, which followed over 700,000 ninth graders in Finland for up to 18 years, found that having a classmate with a mental illness was associated with a 3% higher risk of subsequent psychiatric diagnosis. The risk was highest in the first year of follow-up and was strongest for mood, anxiety, and eating disorders. However, the study does not prove that having a classmate with a mental illness directly causes later psychiatric diagnoses. The findings suggest that mental disorders may be transmitted within adolescent peer networks, but further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind this transmission. The study's results offer potential new directions for treatment, such as incorporating peer support for adolescents. [Extracted from the article]

2023 MAY 1 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- According to news reporting originating from Alexandria, Virginia, by NewsRx journalists, a patent [...]

2023 APR 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Data detailed on affective disorders have been presented. According to news reporting out [...]

2023 APR 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Data detailed on affective disorders have been presented. According to news reporting originating [...]

2023 APR 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Researchers detail new data in affective disorders. According to news originating from Boston, [...]

2023 JAN 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Data detailed on affective disorders have been presented. According to news reporting out [...]

2022 DEC 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Fresh data on affective disorders are presented in a new report. According to [...]

2022 NOV 28 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York (New York, New [...]

2022 NOV 21 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a patent [...]

2022 NOV 21 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- According to news reporting based on a preprint abstract, our journalists obtained the [...]

2022 NOV 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- From Washington, D.C., NewsRx journalists report that a patent application by the inventors [...]

2022 OCT 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Data detailed on affective disorders have been presented. According to news originating from [...]

2022 SEP 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Data detailed on affective disorders have been presented. According to news reporting out [...]

2022 SEP 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- According to news reporting based on a preprint abstract, our journalists obtained the [...]

2022 JUL 25 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Current study results on affective disorders have been published. According to news reporting [...]

2022 JUL 18 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a patent [...]

Women with bipolar disorder are three times more likely to experience polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) compared to healthy controls, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Previous studies have shown a higher prevalence of PCOS in bipolar disorder patients, but this study is the first to include drug-naive patients and examine the effects of bipolar disorder on the development of PCOS. The study found that drug-naive women with bipolar disorder had significantly higher rates of PCOS compared to healthy controls, and those on long-term valproate treatment had the highest risk. The researchers recommend that bipolar disorder patients evaluate their reproductive health before starting any medication and regularly review their reproductive health. [Extracted from the article]

2022 APR 11 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Data detailed on affective disorders have been presented. According to news originating from [...]

2022 MAR 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Current study results on affective disorders have been published. According to news originating [...]

2022 FEB 21 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- A patent application by the inventors Chen, Briana K. (New York, NY, US); [...]

2022 FEB 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- From Washington, D.C., NewsRx journalists report that a patent application by the inventors [...]

2022 JAN 31 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- According to news reporting based on a preprint abstract, our journalists obtained the [...]

2021 DEC 28 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Managed Care Business Week -- According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a patent [...]

2021 DEC 27 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- According to news reporting based on a preprint abstract, our journalists obtained the [...]

2021 DEC 13 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Staying upbeat during the winter months can be a challenge - especially for [...]

The article focuses on a pilot trial of augmented depression therapy (ADepT), a novel talk therapy that emphasizes building positive mood alongside reducing depressed mood, for anhedonic depression. Topics include the feasibility and potential effectiveness of ADepT compared to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the dual approach of addressing negative and positive mood, and the need for further research to determine its clinical superiority and cost-effectiveness.

The article offers information on a study that investigated the association between nonpsychiatric medications with potential depressive symptom side effects (PDSS) and treatment-resistant depression in patients taking antidepressants. The study found that around two-thirds of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) were taking at least one nonpsychiatric medication with PDSS, and these medications were associated with higher odds of moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms.

For about eight years now, Refa'enu has been offering support groups for people with mood disorders. That's why Refa'enu is beginning a Zoom peer-led support group in Israel, Ms. Croog said. [Extracted from the article]

2021 NOV 15 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- A new study on affective disorders is now available. According to news reporting [...]

2021 NOV 15 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- According to news reporting based on a preprint abstract, our journalists obtained the [...]

2021 SEP 21 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Managed Care Business Week -- According to news reporting originating from Alexandria, Virginia, by NewsRx journalists, a patent [...]

2021 SEP 20 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Researchers detail new data in coronavirus. According to news reporting from Bologna, Italy, [...]

The article focuses on the potential role of disrupted gut microbiome in major depressive disorder (MDD). The study found that MDD is associated with specific metabolic changes related to energy and lipid pathways, influenced by alterations in the composition of gut microbiota. Furthermore, the study suggests that modifying diet to increase the intake of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains while minimizing sugars and processed foods could be beneficial for patients with mood disorders.

2021 APR 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a patent [...]

2021 MAR 8 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Mental Health Weekly Digest -- Seasons have an impact on our emotions and social life. Negative emotions are [...]