Depression archivos - Dra Paula Moreno

Depression and dementia
#dementia, #studies, alzheimer, medication
Antidepressants are NOT associated with an increased risk of developing dementia. What DOES have a clear association with an increased risk of developing dementia is depression itself. In particular, [...]
The chronic pain
chronic pain, cognitive behavioral therapy, pain, therapy
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Unlike acute pain, which is temporary and usually a response to an injury or illness, chronic pain persists [...]
Nomophobia in adolescents: anxiety about lack of access to screens
#studies, #technology, teenagers, wellbeing
The anxiety that adolescents suffer from the lack of access to screens (such as mobile phones, tablets, computers, etc.) is often referred to as "nomophobia". This term comes from [...]
Electroconvulsive therapy
#depression, #mentalhealth, #technology, therapy
About Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT): ECT, often misnamed and known as "electroshock", is a highly effective technique for complex cases where other treatments have failed, especially useful in resistant [...]
Neuropsychiatric Consequences of COVID-19
#behavior, #brain, #covid19, #mentalhealth, #studies
Much has been said about the psychological and socioeconomic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social isolation, economic impact, the disease itself (whether it affects us or our loved ones), [...]
Pronokal
#depression, #obesity, #treatment, #weight loss
I have received specific training on the Pronokal method (PnK method) and have obtained certification as a medical prescriber of this method. With this, I add value to my [...]
¡There is light at the end of the tunnel!
#diagnosis, #schizophrenia, #studies
For years, the inflammatory theory has been discussed as a possible explanation for various severe mental conditions, such as depression and schizophrenia. Traditionally, the most established theory was an [...]
Prevalence of Depression in American Adults During COVID Times
#covid19, #mentalhealth, #studies
A recent American study published on September 2nd in the JAMA journal reports that the prevalence of depression in American adults is more than three times higher since the COVID-19 [...]
Know the Warning Signs to Prevent Suicide
#mentalhealth #suicide
Today, September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is estimated that about 10 suicides occur in Spain every day. Do you know the warning signs? Here they are in [...]
In Search of Recovery in Depression
#education, #mental health, #psychiatry, #treatment
When we talk about the treatment of depression, the goal we have in mind from the beginning is to achieve complete remission of symptoms; that is, for the clinical [...]
Professor Stephen Stahl in Madrid
#training
One of the talks will be given by none other than the distinguished Professor Stephen Stahl from the University of California, San Diego (USA). For those who may not be [...]
Depression and Dementia
#dementia, #elderly, #mental health, #studies
The global population is aging, especially in industrialized countries. According to the World Health Organization, by the year 2050, the proportion of people over 60 years old will have doubled. [...]