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While insomnia can be a symptom of psychiatric disorders, sleep problems can also contribute to the onset and worsening of problems such as depression, anxiety, and even suicidal ideation.
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Columbia Psychiatry is among the principal investigators in biotech Compass Pathways study of more than 200 patients.
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New research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center shows equine therapy can jump-start the healing process for veterans who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Five-year Columbia clinical trial indicates rapid cognitive shift diminishes suicidal thoughts, independently of improvement in depressive symptoms
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US News & World ReportOctober 3, 2017"It has long been known that people with depression tend to crave sweets," Dr. James Gangwisch says.
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Psychology TodaySeptember 27, 2017It has been known for decades that prolonged wakefulness often quickly relieves depression, writes Dr. David Hellerstein.
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Live ScienceSeptember 21, 2017Dr. David Hellerstein agreed that false positives could come up. In other words, the questionnaire may suggest that people have clinical depression when they don't actually have the condition.
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WBURAugust 24, 2017Over the past decade, clinical depression is up among American adolescents and young adults. Dr. Mark Olfson joins the discussion.
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TODAY SHOWAugust 16, 2017“Disturbance in sleep is a cardinal symptom of depression,” Dr. Myrna M. Weissman noted.
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CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING NEWSAugust 9, 2017“Students are putting so much effort and energy into pursuing the degree that every single step can carry a lot of weight," says Dr. Christa Labouliere.
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The New York TimesAugust 9, 2017Being overwhelmed by even minor stresses should raise suspicions of depression, writes Dr. Stephan Levitan in a Letter to the Editor
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Cigarette smoking is increasing among pregnant women with depression in the US at a time when smoking in other groups is decreasing.
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Boston GlobeJune 27, 2017Dr. Paul Appelbaum: The guilty verdict would seem to support the idea that people who are depressed and suicidal are vulnerable; toying with their lives is something that shouldn’t be acceptable.
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UPIJune 8, 2017Dr. Rene Hen: New research found the brain's mu opioid receptors are responsible for the depression-relieving effects of tianeptine.
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