Diagnosis

Psychotic depression is a subtype of major depressive disorder (MDD) where individuals experience hallucinations or delusions during their depressive episodes. It impacts up to 20% of patients with...
CURATED BY: Laura G. Leahy,
DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN

Situational Depression: Managing Stress-Induced Sadness and When to Seek Help

Situational depression is a form of depression triggered by a stressful or traumatic event, such as a divorce, job loss,...
CURATED BY:
Laura G. Leahy,
DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN

Suicide in the United States: Over 36,000 Deaths Annually, With Veterans and Neurological Patients at Higher Risk

Suicide remains a significant public health issue, with over 36,000 deaths annually in the United States and a large number...
CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Challenges in Differentiating Bipolar vs Major Depressive Disorder in Adolescents

Mood disorders like bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are common among adolescents, with prevalence rates of 10.7%...
CURATED BY:
Laura G. Leahy,
DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN

Mental Health Comorbidity: The Complex Interplay of Depression, Anxiety, and Substance Use Disorders

Mental health conditions often exhibit comorbidity, meaning they can develop simultaneously in individuals. This is particularly common with illnesses like...
CURATED BY:
Laura G. Leahy,
DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN

Study Investigates Sleep and Mental Health in Adolescents During COVID-19 Pandemic

Researchers of a study aimed to investigate the longitudinal associations between sleep and mental health among Australian adolescents during the...
CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Study Reveals Impact of Dietary Tryptophan on Depression and Genetic Risk

Researchers of a study investigated the impact of habitual tryptophan intake on mood symptoms and the influence of genetic risk...
CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC
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