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Dr. Rishi Kakar of Segal Institute for Clinical Research Listed as an Author on Research Paper

January 14, 2016

Segal Institute for Clinical Research’s Dr. Rishi Kakar helped to author the research paper, “A Selective Nociceptin Receptor Antagonist to Treat Depression: Evidence from Preclinical and Clinical Studies,” which was recently published in Neuropsychopharmacology. Specifically, the paper is centered around a study that demonstrated that NOP receptors with LY2940094, translate to antidepressant efficacy in patients with major depressive disorder …

New Year’s Mental Health Improvement Tips

January 1, 2016

New Year’s resolutions often focus on improving physical health, but what if you focused on mental health this year? If you’re set on making a vow for improvement next year, add mental health to the top of your priority list. Here are some easy ways to do that: Talk to your doctor. The first initial …

What Do You Need To Know About the Holiday Blues?

December 15, 2015

While this is the season to be merry and jolly, for many people, it can be stressful and not as merry. The holiday blues, as called by experts, are a type of depression that occurs during the holiday season. Experts believe that like depression, the holiday blues can be avoided or treated, but in …

Common Depression Traps to Avoid

November 24, 2015

Depression traps can vary from person to person, however, they all serve to worsen your mood, perpetuating a vicious cycle. Here are some behavioral pitfalls that can often accompany depression and how you can steer clear of them as you work on getting back on track. Rumination: This involves dwelling and brooding about themes …

Why Do We Get Depressed During The Holidays?

November 24, 2015

Even though all the songs, stories and novels describe the holidays as “the most wonderful time of the year”, the truth is, that for some people, the holidays may not be as wonderful and joyful as they say. Even though everything around us is a reminder of this happy season, the lights in the …

Nutrition Tips that Help Fight Winter Depression

November 20, 2015

The winter time can be a difficult season for many people, especially for those living with depression. Our responsibilities increase, the days become shorter, colder and darker. Additionally, experts believe that nutrition can play an important role in depression and our psychological state in general. Here is a list of nutritional tips that may …

Could Our Lifestyle Trigger Depression?

November 12, 2015

Affecting more than 15 million Americans, depression is a health condition that has spurred the interest of numerous experts. Recent studies have shown that depression can be triggered by the way a person lives and experts believe that there is a link between depression, our lifestyle, and our habits. So which different lifestyles and …

Is There a Link Between Depression and Substance Abuse?

November 5, 2015

According to experts, depression and substance abuse go together so frequently that they are often referred to as dual diagnosis. Why do depression and substance abuse go together? The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that one problem will often bring the other and make it worse. Research studies have found that more than …

Major Depression Myths Debunked

October 27, 2015

Major depression is a metal condition that can be treated by using the right treatment methods, making the right lifestyle changes, and having support. This condition is one of the most common mental health problems within the U.S. Although the majority of people dealing with major depression respond to treatment within 6 weeks, most of …

Depression Is Not The Same for Everyone

October 20, 2015

When we think of someone with depression, the first image that typically comes to mind is a person with an expression of deep sadness, who looks tired and who does not want to leave the house or even the bed. Although this description could be the reflection of a depressed person, the truth is that …

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