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Polygenic risk scores predict response to ECT for major depressive disorder
A polygenic liability for major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder contributes to improvements following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), reports a study. This provides evidence of a genetic factor for clinical response to ECT.
Polygenic risk scores predict response to ECT for major depressive disorder
13 Nov 2022
Genetic, environmental factors drive metabolic disorder-related depression
The risk of depression is higher in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders, which can be explained by genetic and environmental influences, reveals a study.
Genetic, environmental factors drive metabolic disorder-related depression
12 Nov 2022
Loss, grief haunt patients, healthcare providers during pandemic
Patients, family members, and healthcare professionals experience multifaceted losses and grief during this COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Singapore study. Moreover, the impact of COVID-19 and current societal restrictions causes those afflicted to fear for their future, further worsening their emotional and psychological well-being.
Loss, grief haunt patients, healthcare providers during pandemic
11 Nov 2022
Psychosis: Has perceived public stigma changed in Hong Kong?
Perceived public stigma (PPS) towards psychosis has remained static over 9 years in Hong Kong, with different education groups showing unique patterns of changes in PPS and endorsement of medication treatment across the years, researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have reported.
Psychosis: Has perceived public stigma changed in Hong Kong?
04 Nov 2022
Depression linked to lower likelihood of having children
Men and women with treated depression appear to be less likely to have children or have fewer children relative to their counterparts without the condition, a study has found.
