February 4th 2025
GH001, an inhalable 5-MeO-DMT therapy, led to a -15.5 MADRS score reduction by day 8 in patients with treatment-resistant depression.
January 31st 2025
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January 28th 2025
The investigational and potentially first-in-class therapy may enhance AMPA receptor sensitivity to glutamate, enhancing neuronal transmission.
January 21st 2025
The approval of esketamine follows an FDA Priority Review and is based on data showing that esketamine alone demonstrated rapid and superior improvement in depressive symptoms compared with placebo.
January 15th 2025
3 Studies on Major Depressive Disorder: Physical, Pharmacologic, and Neuromodulatory Interventions Explored
Findings on the efficacy of treatments for MDD include the favorable effects of exercise, of CBT, and the robust outcomes of ECT among neuromodulatory modalities.
Minimal Distress Reported with Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing: New Findings from PATHFINDER Trial
A new analysis of patient reported outcomes from the PATHFINDER study indicate the potential clinical benefit of early cancer detection.
Lumateperone for MDD Update: J&J Acquires Intra-Cellular as FDA sNDA Decision Approaches
The acquisition brings lumateperone, known as Caplyta, and the clinical-stage agent ITI-1284, for generalized anxiety disorder and Alzheimer's agitation, into the J&J fold.
Arrivo BioVentures Reports Positive Findings on SP-624 as Potential First MDD Therapy Targeted to Women
An earlier phase 2 study found statistically significant improvement of MDD in female participants.
Neumora Therapeutics Reports Disappointing Results from Phase 3 Study of Navacaprant in MDD
The failure of the novel kappa opioid receptor antagonist to best placebo in the first of triplicate phase 3 studies has Neumora concerned but not deterred.
Higher Daily Step Count Linked to Lower Risk for Depression Among Adults
Daily step counts of 5000 or more corresponded with fewer depressive symptoms, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.
Delix Therapeutics Announces Results from Phase 1 Trial of DLX-001 for Major Depressive Disorder
A phase 1b and Phase 2 study are up next for the novel potential MDD treatment.
FDA Review Sought for Lumateperone as Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder
Intra-Cellular Therapies submitted an sNDA to the FDA for lumateperone for the treatment of MDD in adults as as adjunctive therapy to antidepressants.
Most US Adults Want Primary Care Physicians to Address Mental Health: Daily Dose
Three-Quarters of US Adults Want to Be Asked About Mental Health in Primary Care Visits: New Survey
Approximately 70% of US adults surveyed hope their primary care clinician will ask about their mental health during an appointment, regardless of the presenting issue.
Depression, Anxiety in Youth with Chronic Pain: Daily Dose
Effectiveness of Suicide Care Implementation in Primary Care: Daily Dose
FDA Black-Box Warnings on Antidepressants Linked to Reduced Treatment, Increased Risk of Suicide Among Youth
The FDA warnings were intended to increase physician monitoring for suicidal thoughts and behaviors but have had dramatic unintended consequences.
Youth with Chronic Pain Face Greater Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety than Pain-Free Peers
Findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis showed 1 in 3 youth with chronic pain were diagnosed with anxiety and 1 in 8 were diagnosed with depression.
Mental Health Conditions Common in Primary Care Settings: Daily Dose
Suicide Attempts Reduced by 25% with Integrated Primary Care Intervention
A 14% increase in the rates of primary care safety planning within 2 weeks of a negative screening was associated 25% drop in the rate of attempted suicides.
High Percentage of Patients Seek Mental Health Care from PCPs, According to New Large Analysis
One in 9 primary care encounters involved a mental health condition, according to an analysis of over 350 million primary care visits.
Mental Health Among Adolescents With Obesity: Daily Dose
Lebrikizumab Therapy Improved QoL, Mental Health Outcomes in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
In a study of persons with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, lebrikizumab monotherapy for 16 weeks resulted in improved quality of life and mental health.
New Findings Underscore Importance of Mental Health Screening in Adolescents Receiving Obesity Treatment
In a study of adolescents with obesity, symptoms of depression and eating disorders decreased over the course of a 52-week intensive behavioral intervention.
Undetected Mental Health Diagnoses in US Youth Suicides: Daily Dose
Mental Health Diagnoses Often Undetected in US Youth Who Die by Suicide, New Data Show
Three out of 5 US youths who died by suicide between 2010 and 2021 did not have a documented preceding mental health diagnosis, researchers reported.
Three Obesity-Related Comorbidities and Management Guidance for Primary Care
Get details on the relationship between obesity and mental health conditions, chronic pain, and hypertension, here.
Breathlessness Related to Medical Conditions in Middle-Aged Adults: Daily Dose
Breathlessness in Middle-Aged Adults Linked to Overweight/Obesity, Stress, and Respiratory Disease
Results of a recent study support the importance of lifestyle interventions to reduce the burden of breathlessness in middle-aged adults.
State of US Mental Health: Happiest Cities in 2024
Which city has the highest depression rate? Or the fewest work hours? Find the answers and more insights from a nationwide analysis, here.
Depression, IBD Combo Raises Risk of Hospital Readmission, Mortality: Daily Dose
Depression Severity Linked to Higher Odds of Asthma, COPD, and Respiratory Symptoms
The risk of cough and asthma in persons with severe depression was 3.32 times and 2.84 times higher, respectively, than that in those without depression, reported researchers.
Physical Rehabilitation for Performing Artists is Sometimes a Negotiated Plan, says Physiatrist Dr Espiritu McKay
The injured dancer needs to perform on closing night; the physiatrist may need to securely tape an ankle in exchange for a promise that this performance will be the last for a while.
Long COVID is Still Real and Patients Still Need Validation, Especially for Mental Health Symptoms: Author Interview
Speaking about treating mental health symptoms linked to COVID-19 infection, Dr Abby Cheng reiterates the importance of validating the patient's experience.