Depression Advisor

Investigators sought to determine whether there exists a mechanistic association between Alzheimer disease (AD) and depression, including whether progression of depressive symptoms is related to cognitive decline during beginning stages of AD or whether depression could predict risk of developing AD.

Many older persons may have subthreshold depression, defined in the DSM-5 as depressed mood with at least 1 symptom of MDD and the presence of “clinically significant distress or deficit lasting at least 2 weeks.”

Increasing evidence suggests that modulation of the gut microbiota could provide a novel intervention for depression and anxiety.

Dr Jha provided discussion regarding the use of anti-inflammatory therapies for depression.

Investigators evaluated the effects of mindfulness-based intervention on university students’ mental and physical health.