Posts Tagged ‘Zoloft’
Machine-learning study finds EEG brain signatures that predict response to antidepressant treatments
– Brain-wave pattern can identify people likely to respond to antidepressant, study finds (Stanford Medicine press release): “A new method of interpreting brain activity could potentially be used in clinics to help determine the best treatment options for depression, according to a study led by researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine. Stanford researchers and…
Read MoreTranscranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) as depression treatment: much promise, some DIY risks
Around 350 million people worldwide have depression. Antidepressant medications are often prescribed to treat the condition, alongside talking therapies and lifestyle changes such as regular exercise. But a substantial proportion of people either don’t respond to antidepressants, or experience such significant side effects that they’d prefer not to take them. In search of
Read MoreSSRI antidepressants linked to increased risk of stroke
Antidepressants linked to risk of brain bleeds (Chicago Tribune): “People using a common class of antidepressants may have slightly increased odds of suffering bleeding in the brain — though the risk is still very small, researchers reported Wednesday…The antidepressants are known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and include widely used drugs like fluoxetine (Prozac),…
Read MoreClosing the Circuit: Helen Mayberg’s research could revolutionize depression treatment
At some point in their lives, 5 to 12 percent of American men and 10–25 percent of women will suffer an episode of depression, making it the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder today. Unlike normal sadness, which passes with time, depression feels unstoppable and causes people to lose interest in nearly all activities. Because it…
Read MoreemWave in Golf Digest
We often talk about how stress management is as important as cognitive training for brain fitness. We have also seen how traders can improve their performance by learning how to manage emotions of anxiety and fustration. Golf Digest has just published an article on how golfers can see their game improved thanks to stress management…
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