Bipolar Women With Regular Periods Report More Severe PMS, Study Finds
Researchers discovered that women diagnosed with bipolar disorder who experience predictable menstrual cycles often suffer more intense premenstrual symptoms co
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Online CBT Boosts Sleep for Intensive Care Survivors
A recent clinical trial conducted in China reveals that digital cognitive behavioural therapy significantly enhances rest, mood, and overall life quality for pa
Poor Housing Conditions Linked to Depression Among Seniors Living Alone
A recent study involving 1,557 elderly South Koreans living alone reveals a concerning connection between substandard living environments and mental health decl
Scientists Identify Five Distinct Brain Signatures of Depression
Researchers examining 263 patients with depression have uncovered five separate patterns of brain activity that may explain why the illness presents so differen
Depression Inflammatory Markers Absent in Treatment-Naïve Patients
Depression stands among the leading causes of global disability, with approximately one-third of individuals failing to achieve full recovery through convention
Mental Health Crisis Surges Among College Students in Tamil Nadu
A recent comprehensive study across Tamil Nadu reveals a profound psychological crisis among young adults, with over half of surveyed higher-education learners
Reframing Depression: From „Treatment‑Resistant” to „Difficult‑to‑Treat”
In the latest issue of Psychiatric Times, Dr. Walter Paganin argues that the term „treatment‑resistant depression” (TRD) is misleading. He proposes the new labe
Past wounds, present bonds, future mothers: item-level analysis of perinatal risk profiles
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology examines how childhood adversity, current relationship quality, and expectations about motherhood interact to s
Vortioxetine Shows Mixed Cognitive Benefits in Older Adults With Depression
A recent clinical review highlights that vortioxetine effectively reduces depressive symptoms in adults aged 65 and older with major depressive disorder, though
Tailoring Major Depressive Disorder Care to Individual Patient Needs
Experts gathered in October 2026 to discuss the complexities of personalizing treatment for major depressive disorder. The panel featured clinicians Erin Crown,
Author Louise Barnett on Rewriting Bipolar Disorder, Stripping Away High Achievement, and Finding Worth in Survival
Author Louise Barnett discusses her experience living with bipolar disorder while maintaining a successful career and family life, challenging the misconception
Brain Trust: Inside Interventional Psychiatry with Dr. Lisa Harding
A panel hosted by the Brain Trust series on October 5, 2026 brought together Dr. Lisa Harding and Dr. Joseph Goldberg to discuss how psychiatrists choose among