MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Jul 20 2025HEALTH

How Parenting Styles Can Shape Depression in Young Adults

Parenting styles can have a big impact on young adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). It's not just about being strict or lenient. Different parenting approaches can influence how depression shows up in these individuals. Researchers have been looking into this. They found that certain parenting styles are more common in families where young adults have MDD. ...

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Brain Waves and Emotions: What Happens in Depressed People's Brains

Depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a complex condition that affects how people process emotions. Brain waves, or oscillations, are crucial for understanding how the brain works. These waves can be evoked (triggered by an event) or induced (generated internally). Most studies have focused on evoked activity, but induced activity is equally important. ...

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Can Online Therapy Beat the Blues in Low-Resource Countries?

First off, let's talk about something called internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, or ICBT for short. It's a type of therapy that helps people with major depressive disorder, or MDD. This is a big deal because MDD is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Now, you might be thinking, "That's great, but does it work in places where resou...

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Uncovering the Roots of Negative Feelings in Adults

Ever wondered why some people seem to be stuck in a cycle of negative emotions? They feel more distressed and have a harsher view of themselves. What pulls them into this trap? Researchers have discovered that tree-based models can help identify what's going on. These models are like family trees that show how different factors are related to each ...

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

The Role of Metabolic Factors in Decision-Making for Those with Major Depressive Disorder

Have you ever felt like making decisions is tough, especially when it comes to putting in effort? People with major depressive disorder (MDD) often face this challenge. Research shows that metabolic issues like insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, which are common in MDD, can mess with our reward system. This study dives into how these metabolic factors can affect ef...

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Cerebellum's Role in Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and Depression

Ever thought about the part of the brain that helps us with our movements and balance? Well, it turns out that the cerebellar vermis, a small, worm-shaped part of our cerebellum, might be involved in more than just physical coordination. Researchers are looking into how this tiny brain region influences cognition and emotions, which are key players in a group of ment...

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Mental Scars: Unraveling Childhood Trauma's Effects on Adult Depression

Ever wonder how past traumas shape our brains? New research is digging into this question. It turns out, childhood trauma can make people more likely to struggle with major depression later in life. But not all traumas affect the brain in the same way. Some types of childhood trauma might mess with how our brains work, making it harder for us to think clearly or reme...

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