Treatments of Depression Archives - Gateway Psychiatric Excellent Psychiatric Care Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:14:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/favicon2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Treatments of Depression Archives - Gateway Psychiatric 32 32 70562394 Science of Depression https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/science-of-depression/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/science-of-depression/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:14:48 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23435 Get your brain unstuck There have been many important developments in the science of depression in the past few years, but understanding of these has not become widespread in the general public, or even among patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).  The “serotonin deficit” or “chemical imbalance” theories of the cause of depression remain more widely understood and commonly used ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/science-of-depression/feed/ 0 23435 Breakthrough Hope for Bipolar Depression: Stanford Study Seeks Clinical Trial Participants https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/breakthrough-hope-for-bipolar-depression-stanford-study-seeks-clinical-trial-participants/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/breakthrough-hope-for-bipolar-depression-stanford-study-seeks-clinical-trial-participants/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:26:21 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=22194 Are you struggling with treatment-resistant bipolar depression? Stanford University’s Brain Stimulation Lab (BSL) is offering a unique opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking research study aimed at bringing relief to individuals like you. The study, titled “Accelerated Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation (aiTBS) in Treatment-resistant Bipolar Depression,” explores the potential of a novel therapy called Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT), also ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/breakthrough-hope-for-bipolar-depression-stanford-study-seeks-clinical-trial-participants/feed/ 0 22194 Embracing Nature’s Wisdom: Four Seasons of Mindfulness Class Highlights https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/embracing-natures-wisdom-four-seasons-of-mindfulness-class-highlights/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/embracing-natures-wisdom-four-seasons-of-mindfulness-class-highlights/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:02:50 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=22172 In a recent mindfulness class led by certified mindfulness meditation teacher Andrea Starn, participants embarked on a transformative journey through the Four Seasons of Mindfulness. Andrea, a licensed psychotherapist and a graduate of the intensive two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program led by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, offered insights and practices that transcended traditional meditation, inviting participants to uncover ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/embracing-natures-wisdom-four-seasons-of-mindfulness-class-highlights/feed/ 0 22172 Genetic Testing Could Revolutionize Depression Treatment https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/genetic-testing-could-revolutionize-depression-treatment/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/genetic-testing-could-revolutionize-depression-treatment/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:25:51 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=22076 Depression is a debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are a variety of effective treatments available, many patients do not respond to the first antidepressant they are prescribed. This can lead to frustration, discouragement, and even worsening symptoms.  A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) suggests that genetic testing could ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/genetic-testing-could-revolutionize-depression-treatment/feed/ 0 22076 A New Subtype of Depression Identified https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/a-new-subtype-of-depression-identified/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/a-new-subtype-of-depression-identified/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21929 A recent study published in JAMA Network Open by scientists at Stanford Medicine has revealed a previously unrecognized form of depression. This subtype is distinguished by cognitive impairments and does not respond as well to commonly prescribed antidepressant medications. The findings contribute to ongoing research aiming to identify treatments tailored to specific biotypes of depression, each with unique biological characteristics. ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/a-new-subtype-of-depression-identified/feed/ 0 21929 Brain Imaging-Based Biomarker of Depression Identified https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/brain-imaging-based-biomarker-of-depression-identified/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/brain-imaging-based-biomarker-of-depression-identified/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:26:04 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21853 Depre­ssion is a widespread and devastating me­ntal health disorder that impacts millions of individuals across the globe­. It is characterized by enduring fe­elings of sadness and despair, along with alte­rations in appetite, slee­p patterns, and energy le­vels. Despite the­ existence of effective treatme­nts for depression, numerous individuals do not e­xperience improve­ment with these inte­rventions. Additionally, accurately predicting tre­atment response re­mains ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/brain-imaging-based-biomarker-of-depression-identified/feed/ 0 21853 Mindfulness Courses Can Improve Mental Health for at Least Six Months, Study Finds https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/mindfulness-courses-can-improve-mental-health-for-at-least-six-months-study-finds/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/mindfulness-courses-can-improve-mental-health-for-at-least-six-months-study-finds/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21821 A recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health by researchers at the University of Cambridge revealed that attending in-person mindfulness courses has a lasting positive impact on mental health, even up to six months after completing the program. The study analyzed data from 13 randomized controlled trials, encompassing 2,371 participants. The researchers discovered that individuals who participated in ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/mindfulness-courses-can-improve-mental-health-for-at-least-six-months-study-finds/feed/ 0 21821 A Healthy Lifestyle Can Reduce Your Risk of Depression https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/a-healthy-lifestyle-can-reduce-your-risk-of-depression/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/a-healthy-lifestyle-can-reduce-your-risk-of-depression/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21779 Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can significantly lower the risk of developing depression, according to a recent study published in Nature Mental Health. Conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge and Fudan University, the study examined data from nearly 290,000 individuals. The findings revealed that those who adhered to a healthy lifestyle had a 57% reduced likelihood of experiencing depression ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/a-healthy-lifestyle-can-reduce-your-risk-of-depression/feed/ 0 21779 Ketamine SQ Effective for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Clinical Trial https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ketamine-sq-effective-for-treatment-resistant-depression-a-clinical-trial/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ketamine-sq-effective-for-treatment-resistant-depression-a-clinical-trial/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:00:53 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21594 A clinical trial conducted by researchers from UNSW Sydney has discovered that ketamine given as a subcutaneous shot effectively treats treatment-resistant depression. The findings, published in the journal the British Journal of Psychiatry, demonstrate that ketamine surpassed placebo in significantly reducing depressive symptoms. The trial involved 200 patients who had not responded to at least two other types of antidepressant ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ketamine-sq-effective-for-treatment-resistant-depression-a-clinical-trial/feed/ 0 21594 Resilience to Depression: The Promise of Psychological Vaccination https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/resilience-to-depression-the-promise-of-psychological-vaccination/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/resilience-to-depression-the-promise-of-psychological-vaccination/#respond Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:17:30 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21581 Depression is a common and serious mental illness that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are effective treatments available, prevention is always better than cure. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry suggests that a new approach called “psychological vaccination” could help to prevent depression. The study, by researchers from China and the United Kingdom, reviewed ...

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