Patient Management

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that recurs during fall and winter. Light therapy, often using a light box, can effectively alleviate symptoms by mimicking...
CURATED BY: Laura G. Leahy,
DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN

Patient Management Guidelines

American College of Physicians Clinical Guidelines

The American College of Physicians provides a guideline on nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for adult patients in the acute phase of major depressive disorder. 

Major Depressive Disorder Management

The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs healthcare systems offer a guideline on the management of major depressive disorder.

American Psychological Association Guidelines for the Treatment of Depression

The American Psychological Association created a clinical practice guideline for the treatment of depression in three different age cohorts.

Articles

Digitalization and Mental Health: 50-Year Data Reveals Rising Anxiety and Depression Trends

This study explores the relationship between digitalization, anxiety, and depression using a novel linguistic big data approach, leveraging Google Ngram...
CURATED BY:
Laura G. Leahy,
DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN

Loss of Smell Linked to Increased Risk of Late-Life Depression, Johns Hopkins Study Finds

A study from Johns Hopkins Medicine found a significant link between decreased sense of smell and the risk of developing...
CURATED BY:
Delaney Fragale,
PA-C, Psych-CAQ

Physical Exercise Key to Reducing Problematic Internet Use and Improving Mental Health in College Students

The rapid development of internet technology has increased the prevalence of problematic internet use (PIU), which negatively impacts mental health,...
CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Digital Health Tech Poised to Transform Depression Care Amid Rising Global Prevalence and Pandemic Challenges

The global prevalence of depression has been rising steadily, with about 1 in 5 adults in the United States expected...
CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Study Reveals Gut Dysbiosis Linked to Depression Severity, Suicidal Behaviors, and Childhood Trauma

This study identifies a dysbiosis index for major depression, highlighting specific gut microbiota imbalances that influence the recurrence of illness...
CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Exploring the Bidirectional Link Between Obesity and Depression

In a recent video commentary, John Whyte, MD, MPH, and Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, discussed the link between obesity...
CURATED BY:
Delaney Fragale,
PA-C, Psych-CAQ
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