Trends in research on novel antidepressant treatments by Agnieszka Zelek-Molik, Ewa Litwa

“…Mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, are among the most common mental illnesses and a leading cause of disability worldwide. …”
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Early Maladaptive Schemas in Depressed Women and Its Relationship with Depression by Hacer Bolat KONUKÇU, Serkan AKKOYUNLU, M. Hakan TÜRKÇAPAR

“…A subset of schemas called Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) which are hyphotised to arise from early traumatic and adverse life events are also claimed to be related with not only personality disorders but also mood disorders. In this study we aimed to investigate the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and depression and relationship between schema scores and depression severity in depressed women and compare it with non-depressed controls.Methods: 40 women attending to an outpatient psychiatry clinic and 30 healthy controls participated. …”
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The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure in Students by Muhammad Irwan, Irfan Irfan, Evawaty Evawaty, Rahmin Rahmin, Risnah Risnah, Salmah Arafah

“…If this poor quality and quantity of sleep is left unattended for several years, more dangerous complications are likely to occur, such as heart attacks, strokes and psychological problems (such as depression or other mood disorders). The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between sleep quality and blood pressure in final semester students of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Sulawesi Barat. …”
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Altered Intrinsic Coupling between Functional Connectivity Density and Amplitude of Low-Frequency Fluctuation in Mild Cognitive Impairment with Depressive Symptoms by Xiaozheng Liu, Jiuzun Chen, Bangli Shen, Gang Wang, Jiapeng Li, Hongtao Hou, Xingli Chen, Zhongwei Guo, Chuanwan Mao

“…These findings may relate to the characteristics of mood disorders in patients with MCI, and they offer further insight into the neuropathophysiology of MCI with depressive symptoms.…”
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Binge Eating Disorder Mediates Links between Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Caloric Intake in Overweight and Obese Women by Roseann E. Peterson, Shawn J. Latendresse, Lindsay T. Bartholome, Cortney S. Warren, Nancy C. Raymond

“…Despite considerable comorbidity between mood disorders, binge eating disorder (BED), and obesity, the underlying mechanisms remain unresolved. …”
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Hikikomori, a risk factor for life-threatening malnutrition: a case report of an emergency within the vulnerability by Nicola Artusi, Emanuele Russo, Gianmaria Valeri, Marzia Tecchiolli, Franco Cominotto

“…Hikikomori  is  associated  with  malnutrition[1],  mood  disorders,  self-neglect,  and  reduced  access  to  healthcare.  …”
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A Case of Violent Suicide Attempt in a Context of Myxedema Psychosis following Radioiodine Treatment in a Patient with Graves’ Disease by Louise Todorov, Amel Ait Boudaoud, Rachel Pascal de Raykeer, Alina Radu, Khadija Lahlou-Laforêt, Frédéric Limosin, Cédric Lemogne, Sébastien Czernichow

“…Hypothyroidism has been associated with mood disorders but some cases of acute psychosis have also been reported. …”
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Women with perinatal suicidal ideation-A scoping review of the biopsychosocial risk factors to inform health service provision and research. by Ann-Marie Bright, Owen Doody, Teresa Tuohy

“…<h4>Key conclusions</h4>Findings were mapped onto the biopsychosocial framework and include sleep deprivation, maternal age, pregnancy complications, mood disorders, intimate partner violence, childhood maltreatment/abuse, low socioeconomic status, alcohol and tobacco misuse, miscarriage/perinatal loss, birth trauma and sleep deprivation. …”
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The co-occurrence of the SAVA syndemic, depression and anxiety as barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence among sub-Saharan Africa population groups: A scoping review protocol... by Anton Delport, Hanani Tabana, Lucia Knight, Edwin Wouters

“…This protocol proposes a scoping review to explore literature reporting on the antiretroviral therapy adherence levels among people who experience substance abuse and violence (SAVA) syndemics, as well as mood disorders such as anxiety and depression among people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.…”
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Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis following Long-Term Antipsychotic Use by David T. Liebers, Adaora Ofomata, Ryan Badolato, Emily Mills, Pantea Farahmand

“…Psychiatrists commonly use antipsychotic medications in the treatment of psychotic and mood disorders. A rare but known side effect of atypical antipsychotics is acute pancreatitis. …”
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Phytocanabinoids and synthetic cannabinoids: from recreational consumption to potential therapeutic use – a review by Helena M. Teixeira, Helena M. Teixeira

“…The behavioral and physiological effects of cannabinoids have received particular attention over the last few decades, including sensations of euphoria, relaxation and loss of concentration, with their repeated use being associated with short and long-term side effects, including respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, cognitive changes, psychoses, schizophrenia and mood disorders. On the other hand, recent investigations have proposed a promising therapeutic potential of cannabinoid-based drugs for a wide range of medical situations, including neurological and psychiatric disorders, among other indications. …”
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Early Maladaptive Schemas in Depressed Women and Its Relationship with Depression by Hacer Bolat KONUK&Ccedil;U, Serkan AKKOYUNLU, M. Hakan T&Uuml;RK&Ccedil;APAR

“…A subset of schemas called Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) which are hyphotised to arise from early traumatic and adverse life events are also claimed to be related with not only personality disorders but also mood disorders. In this study we aimed to investigate the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and depression and relationship between schema scores and depression severity in depressed women and compare it with non-depressed controls. …”
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Association of fatty acid desaturase 2 gene polymorphism (rs28456) with susceptibility to bipolar disorder in the Turkish population: A case-control study by Pirim Dilek, Gümüş Ceren, Boztepe Esra, Akdağ Emine Merve, Şirin Hande

“…Recent studies suggest that changes in plasma PUFA levels can lead to disruptions in the neurotransmission system and increase the risk of mood disorders. FADS2 variations may contribute to the individual risk of developing bipolar disorder (BD). …”
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as a modality of treatment in patients with fibromyalgia by Rawan M. El Shahat, Mona A. El Sebaie, Sahar F. Ahmed, Shereen I. Fawaz, Marwa A. Kamel, Marwa A. Nassef

“…It is also frequently associated with mood disorders, tiredness, sleep disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction. …”
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Neuroeconomically dissociable forms of mental accounting are altered in a mouse model of diabetes by Chinonso A. Nwakama, Romain Durand-de Cuttoli, Zainab M. Oketokoun, Samantha O. Brown, Jillian E. Haller, Adriana Méndez, Mohammad Jodeiri Farshbaf, Y. Zoe Cho, Sanjana Ahmed, Sophia Leng, Jessica L. Ables, Brian M. Sweis

“…Abstract Those with diabetes mellitus are at high-risk of developing psychiatric disorders, especially mood disorders, yet the link between hyperglycemia and altered motivation has not been thoroughly explored. …”
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Neural Plasticity Associated with Hippocampal PKA-CREB and NMDA Signaling Is Involved in the Antidepressant Effect of Repeated Low Dose of Yueju Pill on Chronic Mouse Model of Lear... by Zhilu Zou, Yin Chen, Qinqin Shen, Xiaoyan Guo, Yuxuan Zhang, Gang Chen

“…Yueju pill is a traditional Chinese medicine formulated to treat syndromes of mood disorders. Here, we investigated the therapeutic effect of repeated low dose of Yueju in the animal model mimicking clinical long-term depression condition and the role of neural plasticity associated with PKA- (protein kinase A-) CREB (cAMP response element binding protein) and NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) signaling. …”
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Neuropsychiatric Involvement in Juvenile-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Mohammad-Amin Khajezadeh, Gholamreza Zamani, Bobak Moazzami, Zahra Nagahi, Mahdie Mousavi-Torshizi, Vahid Ziaee

“…The presence of headache, mood disorders, psychosis, depression, and other neuropsychological manifestations in a patient with JSLE should prompt investigations into diagnosis of the primary nervous system involvement in order to reduce mortality and morbidity.…”
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Prevalence of mental disorders and work ability among unemployed individuals in Germany: a register-based analysis of socio-medical assessments by the Federal Employment Agency bet... by Patrik Roser, Kirsi Manz, Norbert Scherbaum, Gabriele Lotz-Metz, Andreas G. Franke

“…Of these, 2,213,048 persons (52.1%) had at least one psychiatric diagnosis (mean age 40.6 ± 13.5 years, 51.7% female). Mood disorders (53.9%), neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders (43.9%), as well as substance use disorders (15.3%) showed the highest prevalence rates among mental disorders and accounted for about 80% of all psychiatric diagnoses. …”
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Breast cancer patients with a pre-existing mental illness are less likely to receive guideline-recommended cancer treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Katie Elliott, Emily Haworth, Iakov Bolnykh, R. Hamish McAllister-Williams, Alastair Greystoke, Adam Todd, Linda Sharp

“…The included studies were predominantly from high-income countries, and compared breast cancer treatment in patients with and without pre-existing mental illnesses including anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. …”
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Hypomania, Depression, Euthymia: New Evidence in Parkinson’s Disease by Margherita Canesi, Sara Lavolpe, Viviana Cereda, Alessandra Ranghetti, Roberto Maestri, Gianni Pezzoli, Maria Luisa Rusconi

“…The field related to mood disorders in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is fragmented. …”
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