Tag Archives: depression

Neuroscience News: ECT … personal experience … it was of benefit to me

Posted on June 1, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Brain ‘Reset Wave’ May Explain How ECT Rapidly Relieves Depression FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·May 31, 2025 Summary: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), long misunderstood due to outdated portrayals, remains the most effective treatment for severe, treatment-resistant mental illness. While traditionally thought to work solely through … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: Synopsis of “Mentally Ill People Denied a Place to Live” (2005). 20 years on, and what really has been done for people with mental illness, addictions, disproporationately in prison or homeless. Recommend people engage with Paddy O’Gorman’s podcast … on the boardwalk, gently asking people their stories as they leave the courts, often with just a plastic bag.

Posted on May 31, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Synopsis of “Mentally Ill People Denied a Place to Live” (2005) The 2005 article by Kieran, published on citizen journalism site, addresses a case in Charleville, County Cork, where a residents’ group opposed the establishment of housing for individuals with … Continue reading →

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Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness (Bibliotherapy – highly recommended by me)

Posted on May 20, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·May 19, 2025 Summary: While AI companions are marketed as a fix for loneliness, research shows that reading offers far more meaningful benefits. Reading fiction can foster social connection, reduce stress, enhance empathy, … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Quote: Allsop is an artist, neuroscientist, and psychiatrist who researches social cognition, music mindfulness, and psychedelics. He is principal investigator at the AZA Lab at Yale School of Medicine.

Posted on May 4, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Summary: Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. A recent study showed that live and virtual music mindfulness sessions lowered stress and altered states of consciousness, though … Continue reading →

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Personality Traits Strongly Linked to Mental Health Risks. Source: Neuroscience.com

Posted on May 2, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The researchers stress that people’s personalities do not determine their mental health problems. Credit: Neuroscience News Personality Traits Strongly Linked to Mental Health Risks FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology May 2, 2025 Summary: A major study of over 16,000 participants found that personality traits explain … Continue reading →

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New Atlas: Pets found to deliver significant health benefits to the lonely

Posted on April 29, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Wellness & Healthy Living Pets found to deliver significant health benefits to the lonely By Paul McClure April 27, 2025 Group activities with a focus on pets foster more meaningful connections Depositphotos View 3 ImagesView gallery – 3 images Two groups … Continue reading →

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Invisible People: Eviction Children Mental Illness. Comment: Ireland fails dismally in providing homes for people; too many are in hostels or on housing lists that go on for a decade. We favour accommodation for immigrants rather than provide for our own. Mental illness is wilfully being caused in our children, based on what this article has to say about America.

Posted on April 20, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Eviction Hurts Kids: Housing Loss Linked to Increased Mental Illness in Children By Jocelyn Figueroa | April 17, 2025 | Eviction | Families A new study shows that the stress of eviction and housing loss significantly increases rates of depression and anxiety in children—especially younger … Continue reading →

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Landmark mental health study puts chatbots to the test

Posted on March 31, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

AI in Health Landmark mental health study puts chatbots to the test By Bronwyn Thompson March 27, 2025 We now have science to back up anecdotal evidence of the value of chatbots for mental health support Depositphotos View 1 Images Love … Continue reading →

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Today is Bipolar Disorder day. My preference is Manic Depression (Blackdog). Grok3. I asked for 1000 word essay on Bipolar Disorder or Manic Depression. The Revolution is on as AI now part of the mainstream. We just need to use it and if it has hallucinations, we need to correct them. “Knowledge is no load”. It took just 5 minutes to complete this essay via Grok3 and copy it to canisgallicus.com WordPress

Posted on March 30, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Below is a 1000-word essay on bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness. This essay explores its definition, symptoms, causes, treatment, and impact on individuals and society. Bipolar Disorder: Understanding the Manic-Depressive Spectrum Bipolar disorder, historically referred to as manic-depressive … Continue reading →

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Initial drugs don’t work for 48% of depressed people

Posted on March 29, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

By Paul McClure Mental Health Initial drugs don’t work for 48% of depressed people By Paul McClure March 24, 2025 Nearly half of people with depression have tried at least two antidepressants without effect Depositphotos View 3 Images View gallery – 3 … Continue reading →

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