depression Archive — Page 2 of 5
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October 18, 2021
Mental health screening in epilepsy
Sending survey tools to epilepsy patients before their clinic appointment doubled the numbers of patients who were diagnosed and treated for depression and anxiety disorders, Vanderbilt neurologists found. -
August 23, 2021
Estrogen, depression and menopause
A shift in emotional processing may help women adapt to lower estrogen after menopause —unless they have a history of major depressive disorder, Vanderbilt researchers have found. -
May 26, 2021
Non-invasive radiosurgery alleviates patient’s 50-year experience with depression
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Radiation Oncologists have performed a first-ever non-invasive procedure which has greatly improved a patient’s 50-year symptoms of long-term, treatment-resistant depression. -
April 22, 2021
Study to explore treatment for older adults with depression
Older adults with depression face a unique obstacle — dealing with both a mental illness and the challenges that come along with aging. Currently, there are no treatments on the market targeting depression in this specific group. -
January 7, 2021
Functional seizures associated with stroke, psychiatric disorders in electronic health records study
In a large-scale study of electronic health records, Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have determined the prevalence of functional seizures and characterized comorbidities associated with them. -
October 19, 2020
Depression and the brain-age gap
Older depressed adults show accelerated brain aging, according to a new study from Vanderbilt researchers, who suggest that the effects of depression may speed the decline in cognitive functions in older individuals. -
October 15, 2020
Noninvasive treatment for refractory OCD, major depression shows promise for lifelong benefits
Four months ago, a multidisciplinary care team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center treated a patient with lifelong major depressive disorder (MDD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) — conditions that left her debilitated with intrusive thoughts, constant fear, suicidal intent and anorexia.