Lisa Lloyd and Krupa Sheth summarise a study investigating the role of racism and trauma on the intergenerational transmission of depression between Black mothers and their children. The post From mother to child: the role of racism and trauma in the intergenerational transmission of depression appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Céline Wessa reports on a recent systematic review of pharmacological anti-inflammatory treatment in children and adolescents with depressive symptoms, which has some promising results. The post Anti-inflammatory treatments for youth depression: promising but not yet implementable appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

In her debut blog, Asha Ladwa discusses a secondary analysis of data from the ANTLER trial, which investigated the clinical factors associated with relapse in primary care patients on long-term maintenance antidepressants. The post Risk factors for depression relapse while on long-term maintenance antidepressant treatment appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Aslihan Baser summarises a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the risk for developing anxiety disorders in children whose parents experience mood disorders. The post From parent to child: understanding the risk of anxiety in families affected by mood disorders appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Jonas Hagenberg discusses new insights into the possible use of proteomics (the large-scale study of proteins) for improving our prediction of depression remission. The post Can proteomics improve our prediction of depression remission? appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Becky Appleton summarises a randomised controlled trial investigating the effectiveness and acceptability of text-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for improving depression in young adults. The post SMS CBT TLC CYP? ? Does delivering cognitive behavioural therapy via text messages help improve depression in young people? appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

A team of experts from the Global NIHR Centre for IMPACT consider the findings of a recent meta review, which looks at the prevalence and risks of tuberculosis multimorbidity in low-income and middle-income countries. The post Tuberculosis and depression: multimorbidities are a global health challenge appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

A team of experts from the Global NIHR Centre for IMPACT consider the findings of a recent review, which looks at the effectiveness and implementation of psychological interventions for depression in people with non-communicable diseases in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The post Psychotherapy presents hope for people in South Asia with depression and a non-communicable disease appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Aliya Ayub explores a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of physical activity interventions for the management of depression symptoms and glycaemic control in people with depression and type 2 diabetes. The post Finding balance: managing diabetes and depression with physical activity appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Hannah Bowers summarises a study exploring the need for antidepressant withdrawal support, from 708 survey respondents with lived experience. The post Antidepressant withdrawal: recommendations for support from people with lived experience appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more