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Preparing for the Emotional Journey of Surgery

Aug 24, 2021 · UHN Staff · Depression

Being physically fit for surgery is crucial to successful outcomes. But emotional well-being also plays a pivotal role. Depression among surgical candidates is higher than in the general population, according to geriatric psychologist Linda Ercoli, PhD, Director of Geriatric Psychology, UCLA Medical Center. Unfortunately, conversations about emotions aren’t a standard … Read More

What Are the Factors That Generate Happiness?

Aug 5, 2021 · UHN Staff · Depression

Are you happy? If so, do you know why? If not, would you like to become happier? Happiness is not some elusive idea, nor is it a state of being that randomly settles on some people and not others. It is, as researchers through the years have found, to be … Read More

Managing Bipolar Disorder as an Older Adult

May 21, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Depression

Although bipolar disorder—a complex psychiatric syndrome that causes extreme shifts in a person’s mood and energy levels—typically develops in younger people, it is a lifelong illness. It also isn’t unusual for the condition to present for the first time in a person’s older years. However, Paul J. Rosenfield, MD, associate … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Recalling Painful Memories; Depression Causes; Sundowning

Mar 29, 2021 · Jay Roland · Depression

Q: I’ve heard that people often repress painful memories, but that with therapy or hypnosis they can recover those lost memories. Is that true? A: There is a common misconception that traumatic memories, such as childhood abuse, are likely to be repressed—locked away somewhere an individual’s subconscious. It’s viewed as … Read More

Newsbriefs: Alzheimer’s Severity; “Attitude of Gratitude”; Vitamins C & E & Parkinson’s; Trees & Depression Risk

Mar 29, 2021 · Jay Roland · Depression

Study: About Half of Alzheimer’s Cases Are Mild; One-Fifth Are Severe Despite the ongoing research around the world seeking methods of better preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there is much the scientific community doesn’t know about the current population of individuals with AD. A study recently published in the … Read More

If Antidepressants Aren’t Working, Consider Other Options

Jan 22, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Depression

If you’ve been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, chances are you’ve been given one of the newer antidepressant medications, such as Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, Cymbalta, or Effexor. You may also see a counselor or psychologist for therapy. But what do you do when these treatments don’t work and you’re feeling … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Mixed Dementia; Causes of Delirium; Grief vs. Depression

Jan 22, 2021 · Jay Roland · Depression

Q: My father was recently diagnosed with mixed dementia. Is this more serious than other types of dementia? A: Mixed dementia, as the term suggests, is a condition in which brain changes triggered by more than one cause of dementia occur at the same time. Probably the most common example … Read More

Recognize the Earliest Signs of Depression

Jan 22, 2021 · Jay Roland · Depression

Could you tell if you or a loved one were sinking into depression? Not just a bout of the blues, but a more serious condition known as clinical depression or a major depressive order? “Signs and symptoms of depression often develop gradually,” says David Mischoulon, MD, PHD, director of the … Read More

Q&A: Depression & COVID-19; Exercises Easy on Joints

Nov 19, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Depression

Q: I’m typically a glass-half-full kind of person, but 2020 and COVID-19 have shaken my optimism. I feel worried and sad almost all of the time. Is this depression? A: Fear and anxiety about a new disease can be overwhelming, and public health actions, such as social distancing, can make … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Taking Longer to Learn; Chossing A Mental- Health Provider; Volunteering Challenges

Nov 19, 2020 · UHN Staff · Depression

Q: I still feel like my recall of names, dates and other information is strong, but I seem to require more explanation or reminders learning new information. Is that normal? A: A gradual decline in the ability to process new information is typical of normal, age-related cognitive change. It usually … Read More

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