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December 19, 2023
by Patricia Tomasi

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The Case For Screening Black Pregnant People For Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

December 19, 2023 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in PubMed looked at the case for screening and evidence-based intervention in pregnant Black people to detect depression, anxiety, and stress. “As part of a larger randomized clinical trial to determine whether a newly created cognitive-behavioral skills building intervention is effective in improving the mental health of pregnant people of color, we screened Black pregnant women for anxiety, depression, and stress,” study author Susan Gennaro RN, PhD, FAAN told us. [More]

December 12, 2023
by Patricia Tomasi

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New Study Looks At Benzodiazepine Prescribing Patters For Homeless Veterans

December 12, 2023 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A recently published study looked at benzodiazepine prescriptions for homeless veterans affairs service users with mental illness. “People experiencing homelessness are at high risk for substance use disorders, overdose, and death,” study author Dr. Katherine A. Koh told us. “Benzodiazepines are medications that are known to increase risk of overdose particularly when combined with other sedating medications. [More]

December 5, 2023
by Patricia Tomasi

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Exploring The Brain For More Clues In The Treatment Of Depression

December 5, 2023 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A recent review in the Journal of Trends in Pharmacological Sciences was written by four scientists from different universities -- Dr. Bernhard Luscher from Penn State University, Dr. Jamie Maguire from Tufts University, Dr. Uwe Rudolph from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Dr. Etienne Sibille from the University of Toronto -- who have a longstanding interest in the role that GABAA receptors play in the brain, specifically for the development and therapy of depression. [More]

November 28, 2023
by Patricia Tomasi

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Does Bullying Cause Headaches In Teens?

November 28, 2023 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in the Journal of Neurology looked at the association between peer victimization, gender diversity, mental health, and recurrent headaches in adolescents. “In this study, we wanted to try and understand if bullying and being gender diverse are associated with frequent headaches in teens,” study author Serena L. Orr told us. “Although some past studies have looked at the relationship between bullying and headaches, they have not adequately controlled for other risk factors associated with both of these, including mental health, age, and sex." [More]

November 21, 2023
by Patricia Tomasi

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Can Depression Treatment Reduce Cardiovascular Risks?

November 21, 2023 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in the Journal of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity looked at the effect of modernized collaborative care for depression on depressive symptoms and cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers. “We set out to determine whether treating depression, a psychological risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), could reduce the risk of developing CVD in the future, like treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol,” study author Jesse C. Stewart told us. “Our study, the eIMPACT trial, was based on more than three decades of research showing that people with depression are at elevated risk of developing CVD, similar to people with traditional CVD risk factors.” [More]

November 14, 2023
by Patricia Tomasi

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Do Certain American Neighborhoods Cause Black Teens More Stress?

November 14, 2023 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in the Journal of Youth and Society looked at the influence of the neighborhood environment on stress among Black American adolescents. “My study uses this scoping review method to explore what is known about various aspects of the neighborhood environment and how these aspects contribute to stress among Black children and youth aged 10-18 years old. We were hoping to identify specific characteristics of the neighborhood environment and home in on how these characteristics have contributed to stressors among Black children and youth – with the goal of brainstorming some strategies for resolving this relationship," study author Dr. Melissa L. Villodas told us. [More]

November 7, 2023
by Patricia Tomasi

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New Study Looks At The Stereotypes of Adolescents

November 7, 2023 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in the Journal of Child Development Perspectives looked at the stereotypes of adolescents including the cultural differences, consequences, and intervention. “My study focuses on synthesizing recent research concerning stereotypes of adolescence,” study author Yang Qu told us. “I employ an interdisciplinary approach, combining developmental psychology, cultural psychology, and neuroscience to explore this topic comprehensively.” [More]

October 31, 2023
by Patricia Tomasi

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New Study Looks At Under-Diagnosis Of Autism

October 31, 2023 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in the Lancet looked at autism in England with regard to assessing under-diagnosis in a population-based cohort study of prospectively collected primary care data. “People often think of autism as a childhood condition, and historically, autism has mostly been diagnosed in children,” study author Elizabeth O’Nions told us. “Many autistic adults were not diagnosed when they were children, either because autism didn’t exist as a diagnosis when they were young, or the criteria were narrower, meaning that only a very small number of people were considered to be autistic at the time.” [More]