Depression severity was correlated with dietary quality in patients who reported appetite loss, according to study data published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. The same trend was not observed in patients with depression who reported increased appetite. Kaiping Burrows, PhD, of the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and…
Does living alone increase mental health risk?
A new study has concluded that living alone is linked to common mental disorders. The authors have also identified the main driver of this worrying relationship. Some common mental disorders (CMDs) include mood disorders, anxiety, and substance use disorders. According to some studies, almost one-third of people will experience a CMD in their…
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Internet-based CBT effective for treating severe depression
New research finds that cognitive behavioral therapy sessions delivered via an app can effectively treat various forms of depression, including a severe form of the condition. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term form of therapy that helps change people’s thought patterns. The technique can successfully treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder, bipolar, substance…
Study shows impact of social interactions on addictive behavior
A new study published in Nature Neuroscience finds that social interactions can have a profound effect on behaviors related to addiction, and on the brain’s response to drug-associated cues. These findings have implications for people with substance use disorders (SUDs), because it suggests that social interaction can change the activity of specific neuronal…