Before diagnosing treatment-resistant depression or partial response to treatment, adherence to adequate doses and duration of medications should be confirmed. Management strategies include adding psychotherapy, switching antidepressant medication class, or augmenting with additional medications. Current guidelines...
A set of cognitive processes necessary for the cognitive control of behaviour, including monitoring behaviours that facilitate the attainment of chosen goals. Working memory A cognitive process that involves storing, focusing attention on and manipulating information for a relatively short period of time ...
I was severely depressed when starting treatment. I could not handle meds and had big hopes that TMS would work. It absolutely did wonders for lifting my depression. I have my life back. I have motivation to do things and energy to achieve goals. I really wasn’t sure if the TMS method...
Such observations led to work searching for common genetic factors. While the apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 allele significantly increases risk for AD, it does not clearly influence the development of LLD [178,179]. A genome-wide association study found that depression had a causal role in AD t...
treatment and help you develop the skills, self-compassion, and awareness needed to become a healthier version of yourself. Whether you commit to mentalization-based therapy or another form of therapy, your treatment team can support you in identifying and working toward your mental health goals. ...
Ultimately, balancing business and recovery is not only achievable but can also lead to professional growth and personal transformation. With the right support and strategies, executives can reclaim control of their lives, proving that success is not just about achieving goals but also about thriving...
It’s normal to feel anxious during cancer treatment with your number one concern whether the treatment will work. Add to that the stresses of managing appointments, family responsibilities, job responsibilities and you have the makings for a lot of anxiety. It can be enough to cause physical ...
have emerged as a powerful and transformative tool for alleviating symptoms and promoting mental well-being. Grounded in ancient contemplative practices, mindfulness techniques have gained substantial recognition in the field of mental health as effective strategies for managing anxiety and depression. ...
Accordingly, managing physical and mental health symptoms are important treatment goals. In the current investigation, we sought to determine whether individual socioeconomic status (SES; as indexed by level of education), racial/ethnic minority status, and hospital type (public versus tertiary care ...
In this study, the GAS-D was employed as the primary outcome measure to assess the performance of an antidepressant in treating depression. Specifically, we found that a majority of patients with MDD who required a switch in antidepressant medication to vortioxetine achieved their treatment goals. ...