Psychology Update — How Is Depression Treated? Let Me Show You

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TITLE How Is Depression Treated? Let Me Show You   DESCRIPTION This is a most unusual article.  It is an interactive piece that takes you on a journey as both a patient and a professional.  The premise is that a depressed individual shows up at a psychiatrists office.  The interactive piece asks the reader to… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION

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3 ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION: Mind and Body form a two way street.   ARTICLE #1 TITLE The Devastating Ways Depression and Anxiety Impact the Body:    Mind and body form a two-way street.   DESCRIPTION This is a magnificent important article from New York Times science writer Jane E. Brody! … Read more »

Psychology Update — Can People Recover From Bipolar Disorder?

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TITLE Can People Recover From Bipolar Disorder? (”With the right treatment and support, you can live well with a bipolar disorder diagnosis.”)   DESCRIPTION In the past, know as manic-depressive disorder, Bipolar disorder is a difficult condition for those experiencing the problem but can be managed if the individual sticks to a prescribed treatment plan…. Read more »

Psychology Update — A ‘Pacemaker for the Brain’: No Treatment Helped Her Depression — Until This

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TITLE A ‘Pacemaker for the Brain’: No Treatment Helped Her Depression — Until This   DESCRIPTION This article about Sarah (case participant’s name) will evoke a number of emotions in the reader:  sadness, curiosity, hope, and a feeling of fascination with technology.   The article describes Sarah continual struggle with treatment resistant depression.  Literally individuals… Read more »

Psychology Update — Can Exercise Prevent Depression? Here’s What the Science Says

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TITLE Can Exercise Prevent Depression? Here’s What the Science Says   DESCRIPTION We are currently living in difficult times, and many are experiencing mental health issues.  This article though published more than one year ago may have information that is beneficial to those coping with the pandemic and major issues associated with societal changes.  … Read more »

Psychology Update — How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Pick the Best Depression Treatments for You

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TITLE How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Pick the Best Depression Treatments for You   DESCRIPTION Often clients seeking help for depression and who need medications can often find that it may take trial-and-error to find the most effective medication.  “But promising new research published in February in Nature Biotechnology suggests that a simple brain test,… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ON THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION

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3 ARTICLES ON THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION   ARTICLE #1   TITLE Managing Negative Thoughts Helps Combat Depression in Parkinson’s Patients   DESCRIPTION Individuals who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease usually get enough physical treatments but often not enough therapy for mental health issues.  Often, if depressed or anxious, they are given medications rather than… Read more »

Psychology Update — CAN EXERCISE PREVENT DEPRESSION:  HERE’S WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS

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TITLE CAN EXERCISE PREVENT DEPRESSION:  HERE’S WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS DESCRIPTION Research has definitively shown that certain types of physical activity can make a difference in the reduction of depression symptoms.  “Ask anyone who’s ever felt better after a workout, and they’ll tell you that exercise and mental health are related. Science backs up that… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 Articles Regarding Depression (Causes & Treatments)

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3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF DEPRESSION (CAUSES & TREATMENTS) Article #1   TITLE You Asked: Is Seasonal Affective Disorder Real?   DESCRIPTION In reality, there are some people who experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in winter.   It is hypothesized that there may be several causes which include:  less exposure to sunlight, dysynchony… Read more »

Psychology Update — Can Artificial Intelligence Detect Depression in a Person’s Voice?

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TITLE Can Artificial Intelligence Detect Depression in a Person’s Voice?   DESCRIPTION Can artificial intelligence detect depression?  MIT researchers have been studying algorithms that analyze voice and words to make a depression diagnosis.  In a majority of instances, the analysis is correct.  “What makes that possible, says Tuka Alhanai, a researcher at MIT’s Computer Science… Read more »