Severity-dependent and -independent brain regions of major depressive disorder: a long-term longitudinal near-infrared spectroscopy study
To establish neuroimaging biomarkers for major depressive disorder (MDD), investigations into longitudinal relationships with symptomatology are important. Previous studies using structural or functional MRI (fMRI) demonstrated the cross-sectional association between depression severity and neuroimaging indicators (Hall et al., 2014; Zhang et al., 2016). However, no studies on neuroimaging in MDD have followed clinical outcomes and brain functions over a longer period of time (1-2 years). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Yoshihiro Satomura, Eisuke Sakakibara, Ryu Takizawa, Shinsuke Koike, Yukika Nishimura, Hanako Sakurada, Mika Yamagishi, Chie Shimojo, Shingo Kawasaki, Naohiro Okada, Jun Matsuoka, Akihide Kinoshita, Seiichiro Jinde, Shinsuke Kondo, Kiyoto Kasai Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Pretreatment brain connectivity during positive emotion upregulation predicts decreased anhedonia following Behavioral Activation Therapy for Depression
Behavioral Activation Therapy for Depression (BATD) is an intervention designed to ameliorate core symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) by promoting systematic engagement in valued activities and reductions in avoidance behaviors. The overarching goal of BATD is to increase contact with potential sources of positive reinforcement (Dimidjian et al., 2011). In line with the emerging science of neuroprediction to better match MDD patients to existing treatments (e.g., Langenecker et al., 2018; Pizzagalli et al., 2018), our recently completed open trial investigated neuroimaging predictors of BATD response (Walsh e...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Erin C. Walsh, Tory A. Eisenlohr-Moul, Jared Minkel, Joshua Bizzell, Chris Petty, Andrew Crowther, Hannah Carl, Moria J. Smoski, Gabriel S. Dichter Source Type: research
Insomnia Predicts Increased Perceived Burdensomeness and Decreased Desire for Emotional Support Following an In-Laboratory Social Exclusion Paradigm
Insomnia is a common problem in the general population. Approximately one-third of individuals experience at least one insomnia symptom (i.e., difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early) at any given time (Morin et al., 2006). Not only may the experience of insomnia itself be inherently distressing (American Psychiatric Association[APA], 2013), but a growing body of research also indicates that insomnia is associated with a range of other negative physical and mental health consequences, including elevated risk for heart disease (Taylor et al., 2007), depression (Baglioni et al., 2011), and suicide...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Carol Chu, Melanie A. Hom, Austin J. Gallyer, Elizabeth A.D. Hammock, Thomas E. Joiner Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Adhering to a vegetarian diet may create a greater risk of depressive symptoms in the elderly male Chinese population
China has become an aging society due to the decrease in population growth rates and extended life expectancy. The Sixth National Census of China in 2010 showed that individuals 60 years and older accounted for 13.3% of the total population, and the proportion will reach one third by 2050 (Wang et al., 2017). While many age-related pathologies ar e presently in the spotlight, one of the most overlooked is elderly depression. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Xiu-de LI, Hong-juan CAO, Shao-yu XIE, Kai-chun LI, Fang-biao TAO, Lin-sheng YANG, Jun-qing ZHANG, Yuan-song BAO Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
A Systematic Meta-Review of Predictors of Antidepressant Treatment Outcome in Major Depressive Disorder
Anterior cingulate cortex (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Kelly Perlman, David Benrimoh, Sonia Israel, Colleen Rollins, Eleanor Brown, Jingla Fri-Tunteng, Raymond You, Eunice You, Myriam Tanguay-Sela, Emily Snook, Marc Miresco, Marcelo T. Berlim Source Type: research
An Evaluation of Suicide Prevention Hotline Results in Taiwan: Caller Profiles and the Effect on Emotional Distress and Suicide Risk
Suicide continues to be recognized as a major health concern in Taiwan. The suicide rate has risen from 6.69 suicides per 100,000 people in 1992 to 16.00 in 2016 (Ministry of Health and Welfare, 2017a). Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people 15 to 24 years of age, the third among those 25 to 44 years of age, and the 12th in the general population (Ministry of Health and Welfare, 2017a). It is not only a leading cause of premature mortality, but it also impacts on other people and the community. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Fortune Fu-Tsung Shaw, Wen-Hsien Chiang Source Type: research
Persistent depressive disorder has long-term negative impacts on depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms at 10-year follow-up among patients with major depressive disorder
There are several types of chronic depression, including dysthymic disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD) superimposed on antecedent dysthymia (double depression), chronic major depression, and recurrent major depression with incomplete remission during episodes (Klein, 2010). In the DSM-V, persistent depressive disorder (PDD) includes these types of chronic depression (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Chronic depression has a negative impact on the prognosis of depression and increases the burden of depression, such as increased psychiatric comorbiditi es and suicide attempts (Hölzel et al., 2011; Klein a...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Ching-I Hung, Chia-Yih Liu, Ching-Hui Yang Source Type: research
Frequency of Social Contact In-Person vs. on Facebook: An Examination of Associations with Psychiatric Symptoms in Military Veterans
Decades of literature has established the benefits of social relationships for multiple aspects of psychological well-being and mental health. (Cornwell and Waite, 2009, Kawachi and Berkman, 2001, Berkman et al., 2000, Cacioppo et al., 2010, Cohen, 2004, Newsom et al., 2003) (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Alan R. Teo, Benjamin Chan, Somnath Saha, Christina Nicolaidis Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Prevalence, risk factors and multi-group latent class analysis of lifetime anxiety disorders comorbid depressive symptoms
This study aimed to describe the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety comorbid depression based on a population-based sample in Chifeng City Inner Mongolia and explored the gender differences of depressive subtypes in anxiety patients. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Hongguang Chen, Xiao Wang, Yueqin Huang, Guohua Li, Zhaorui Liu, Yanxiang Li, Hongchun Geng Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Diurnal variation in suicide timing by age and gender: evidence from Japan across 41 years
A large number of studies have accumulated evidence for the existence of cyclical changes in the frequency of suicide across time. Many scholars have examined seasonality in suicide, and have shown that its frequency typically increases in the spring and early summer months but that this pattern varies across regions, subpopulations, and methods (e.g. Ajdacic-Gross et al., 2010; Altamura et al., 1999; Chew and McCleary, 1995). The days of the week have also been shown to generate a cyclical change: suicide tends to be more frequent on Mondays or the first workday of the week, and conversely is less likely to occur on weeke...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Jeremy Boo, Michiko Ueda Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Transcranial and Systemic Photobiomodulation for Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review of Efficacy, Tolerability and Biological Mechanisms.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a prevalent condition affecting 16.2% of the US population at some point in life (Kessler et al., 2003). The disorder is also responsible for a significant burden, representing the second leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs) in the world (Ferrari et al., 2013). Current standard treatments for MDD are medications and psychotherapy (Olfson et al., 2016). However, up t o one third of the patients do not achieve remission after several adequate antidepressant trials (Rush et al., 2009). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Marco A. Caldieraro, Paolo Cassano Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake: A 10-year Systematic Review Among Highly Exposed Populations in China
Exposure to disaster has been shown to cause general distress as well as a range of psychological symptoms, including fear and anxiety, recurring disturbing intrusive memories, and depression. These symptoms can severely impair the affected individuals ’ psychosocial functioning and quality of life (McMillan et al., 2017). Although the consequences of disasters may include a wide range of psychopathologies (Norris et al., 2002), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an especially problematic disorder that is directly related to disaster-re lated traumatization (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). (Sourc...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Yiming Liang, Jin Cheng, Josef I. Ruzek, Zhengkui Liu Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder in Adult Bipolar Disorder Patients
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has a worldwide prevalence ranging from 5.0% in school-age children in a world-wide sample to 15.5% in the US. (Polanczyk G et al., 2014, Rowland et al., 2015, Willcutt, 2012) Rates may be independent of economic development, as prevalence of ADHD was 3.4% in developing countries and 4.3% in the US, with minor national differences world-wide. (Fayyad et al., 2007, Kessler et al., 2006, Polanczyk et al., 2007, Simon et al., 2009) ADHD typically is recognized in childhood, with high levels of inattention, distractability, impulsivity, and variable hyperactivity and disruptive b...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Marco Pinna, Caterina Visioli, Carlo Mario Rago, Mirko Manchia, Leonardo Tondo, Ross J. Baldessarini Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Impulsive suicide attempts among young people- a prospective multicentre cohort study in Sweden
Self-harm and suicidal behaviour are common in young people; hence, prevention of fatal and non-fatal suicidal events is a target for mental health improvement strategies. When performing risk assessments, clinicians often focus on the presence of suicidal planning where the suicidal act is considered to be the end of a pathway, through a continuum of suicidal feelings (Paykel et al., 1974, O'Connell et al., 2004). However, many suicidal acts have not been planned, and should be considered as impulsive acts (Rimkeviciene et al., 2015). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: K. Beckman, A.U. Lindh, M. Waern, L. Stromsten, E.S. Renberg, B. Runeson, M. Dahlin Source Type: research
Shame as a mediator between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and suicidal ideation among veterans
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Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - September 17, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Katherine C. Cunningham, Stefanie T. LoSavio, Paul A. Dennis, Chloe Farmer, Carolina P. Clancy, Michael A. Hertzberg, Nathan A. Kimbrel, Patrick S. Calhoun, Jean C. Beckham Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
