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Tackling Both Stress and Depression A new potential depression treatment with minimal side effects

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New research has demonstrated the antidepressant and antistress effects of KNT-127, a potent delta opioid receptor (DOP) agonist, in a mouse model. The study showed that KNT-127 reduced inflammation and neonatal neuronal death in the hippocampus, potentially offering a more effective and faster-acting treatment for depression with fewer side effects than conventional antidepressants. Researchers have … Leer más

Bucks County moves forward with mental health treatment center in Doylestown

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A new treatment center is opening in Doylestown next year for people facing criminal prosecution while addressing behavioral and mental health needs. Bucks County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a series of construction contracts for the development of the Diversion, Assessment, Rehabilitation and Treatment Center at 1270 Almshouse Road, totaling approximately $16.4 million. The 28-bed center … Leer más

Denver area hospitals expand mental health and addiction treatment, but we just need more

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Anne Felton, senior director for inpatient behavioral health at UCHealth, stands in the new behavioral health unit at the University of Colorado Hospital June 14, 2023 in Aurora, Colorado. UCHealth will soon open unit to support mental health crisis. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) The Denver region is seeing an influx of new mental … Leer más

Pete Davidson seeks treatment for mental health issues

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Share on PinterestPete Davidson has reportedly sought treatment for mental health disorders. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Comedian Pete Davidson entered a rehabilitation facility to deal with mental ailments including PTSD. Davidson has long been open about having mental health issues. Celebrities speaking out about mental health can help dispel stigma, experts say. Pete Davidson checked into … Leer más

Trauma-related dissociation and its treatment

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Although dissociation is a defense mechanism that allows us to escape the memory of adverse events, in the long run it causes problems and suffering. Find out more here. Last update: 03 July 2023 Trauma-related dissociation is a concept that raises many questions and some misconceptions. First, we must understand that it does not imply … Leer más

Ketamine: Why can’t severely depressed patients access this effective treatment?

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Depression is a major cause of decreased quality of life. Between six and twelve percent of all people in Norway suffer from depression at any given time. It can even be fatal. In Norway, around 650 people take their own lives every year. Many of them are severely depressed. Current treatment is not good enough … Leer más