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1 in 8 older adults experienced depression for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic

Written by | 2 Dec 2022

A new, large-scale study of more than 20,000 older adults in Canada found that approximately 1 in 8 older adults developed depression for the first time during the… read more.

Increased need for mental health care strains capacity

Written by | 17 Nov 2022

Demand for mental health treatment has continued to increase as many psychologists report no longer having the capacity to see new patients, according to a new survey by… read more.

Suicide prevention: the role of the community pharmacy team

Written by | 12 Nov 2022

Hayley Gorton is an experienced clinical pharmacist who has specialised in mental health. As a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield she leads a research team with… read more.

The community pharmacy role in suicide prevention

Written by | 11 Nov 2022

The inclusion of antidepressants in the New Medicine Service for community pharmacists provides a good opportunity for pharmacist to provide extra support for patients at a critical time,… read more.

Understanding key issues in suicide prevention

Written by | 10 Nov 2022

Understanding the services that are available and the importance of avoiding stigmatising language can be key steps in contributing to suicide prevention, according to Dr Hayley Gorton, senior… read more.

Suicide prevention in perspective

Written by | 9 Nov 2022

Pharmacists and their teams represent an untapped resource in the field of suicide prevention. IMI spoke to Dr Hayley Gorton, senior lecturer in pharmacy practice at the University… read more.

One in 10 older Americans has dementia

Written by | 7 Nov 2022

In the first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment prevalence in more than 20 years, Columbia University researchers have found almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and… read more.

In stressful jobs, depression risk rises with hours worked

Written by | 24 Oct 2022

The more hours someone works each week in a stressful job, the more their risk of depression rises, a study in new doctors finds. Working 90 or more… read more.

Patients with clinical depression “stopped seeking treatment” during the COVID waves

Written by | 19 Oct 2022

In the first study of its kind, German researchers have shown that the COVID pandemic saw a huge drop in the number of patients being admitted to hospital… read more.

Discovery of potential biological cause for postpartum depression opens door to new treatments

Written by | 12 Oct 2022

Newly discovered biological changes in mothers who suffer postpartum depression may help explain the condition, yield long-sought treatments and let doctors identify those at risk even before their… read more.

One in three Alzheimer’s disease family caregivers has persistent symptoms of depression

Written by | 5 Oct 2022

More than 60% of family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) experienced at least mild depressive symptoms already at the time the individual with AD was diagnosed…. read more.

Personalized prediction of depression treatment outcomes with wearables

Written by | 26 Sep 2022

Over the past several years, managing one’s mental health has become more of a priority with an increased emphasis on self-care. Depression alone affects more than 300 million… read more.

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