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Nearly one in five US adults experience depression, a mental illness with a complex and unknown cause. While antidepressants are common, they often ha
Animal lovers are mourning the loss of grizzly bear 399. The oldest known reproducing female in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, she raised at least 18 cubs before being hit by a car.
There are difficult decisions to make when it comes to an aging or ailing pet, and there is no one answer fo
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.
In a meeting with the new CEO of her company, an employee began crying over her late dog. To her surprise, her boss was understanding and comforted her after the meeting.
Canyon News Managing Editor Tim Ritter shares his love for Rowdy ... right up until his last breath.
Some words hurt more than they help.
A new book on pet cemeteries examines our deep bond with our pets
Not only are sleep problems a common symptom of depression, but poor sleep can make depression worse, which can become a vicious cycle.
Researchers have identified a unique brain network pattern that may predispose some people to depression.
A parent’s death can deeply affect adults in their middle years, challenging self-identity and prompting a renewed focus on life goals.
In times of profound loss, a systemic approach to grief therapy helps families heal by focusing on resilience, connection, and support.
Depression is a significant mental health issue with extensive economic implications, and recent studies suggest it may be transmitted between individuals. However, the mechanisms of this contagion remain unclear, and the social buffering effect has been understudied. This research employs three rodent models, including stress crossover, cohabitation-induced, and non-contact induced depression contagion models, to explore these mechanisms. Here, we report that that naive mice cohabiting with depressed mice showed increased corticosterone levels and depressive behaviors, unlike those with stressed mice, who did not exhibit these changes and even mitigated desperation in stressed mice. Non-contact cohabitation did not produce significant behavioral differences, but exposure to bedding from depressed mice reduced sucrose preference in naive mice. This study introduces reliable models of depression contagion, suggesting it operates independently of stress transmission. The interplay between depression contagion and social buffering may vary in different contexts. These findings provide new insights into the mechanisms of depression contagion and potential strategies for preventing depressive disorders.
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Psychologist Dr. Eric Storch talks about how people can handle their grief when a beloved pet passes away.
Researchers find that a depressive state alters certain specific neural circuits, leading to a reduction in the activity of neurons involved in the perceptions of positive and negative stimuli.
Owners often experience deep grief at the loss of a pet, which can be seen as a beloved companion. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Rev. Ginny Mikita facilitates a monthly grief support group for people whose animal companions have died.
This large community-based cohort study investigates the impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), specifically Liraglutide and Semaglutide, on the risk of developing psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors in patients with obesity. Utilizing post-marketing data, this research compares patients prescribed GLP-1 RAs (cases) with those not taking these medications (controls). The analysis spanned data from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2023. To minimize selection bias, we employed 1:1 propensity score matching to account for demographic factors such as age, sex, race, and comorbidities. After matching, the study included 162,253 case and control patients. This study showed a significant association between GLP-1 RA treatment and an 98% increased risk of any psychiatric disorders. Notably, patients on GLP-1 RAs exhibited a 195% higher risk of major depression, a 108% increased risk for anxiety, and a 106% elevated risk for suicidal behavior. These findings underscore the critical need for physicians to thoroughly assess patient history before prescribing GLP-1 RAs and highlight the urgent requirement for further prospective clinical trials to fully understand the implications of GLP-1 RA use on mental health in the obese patient population.
We chat with Coleen Ellis, founder of Two Hearts Pet Loss Center about helping pet parents when facing the loss of a pet.
I watched news incessantly, like it was going to save me. I stopped sleeping at night.
The risk of COVID might have lessened, but long COVID remains a worry for many people. Researchers are looking for risk factors for long COVID, and depression may just be one.
Here's a simple way to show you care.
A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk—and could be implemented as a cost effective public mental health measure.
Anyone who has lost someone knows that there’s no steadfast rules on dealing with loss. It’s a process that is individual to each person, and there’s certainly no timeline for
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This is a good article about helping children during the Holiday season cope with grief.
The biggest thing parents, teachers and grief counselors can do is listen to kids and let them know its is alright to grieve. especially during these sad times. Helping children cope with grief is best done through new rituals or expressions during the Holiday season. A memory box is an excellent example found in the article.
in the end, remember, children greive like all of us over the loss of a loved one and not to ignore their grief.
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