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Depression

Sleeping for 2: Insomnia therapy reduces postpartum depression, study shows

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Sleeping for 2: Insomnia therapy reduces postpartum depression, study shows

While many people believe that poor sleep during pregnancy is inevitable, new research has determined that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) while pregnant can not only improve sleep patterns but also address postpartum depression. Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan and Vancouver campuses, as well as the University of Calgary, discovered that delivering CBTi during pregnancy … Read more

Depression: Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment

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Depression: Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment

One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this “negativity bias,” which can fuel the development of depressive symptoms, had previously remained largely unknown. To shed light on the question, scientists from the Institut Pasteur and the CNRS, … Read more