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Well-being in CFS: relationship to symptoms & psychological distress
Research abstract: Objective: There is growing recognition in psychology that wellness is more than the absence of disease and distress. Well-being has been defined in numerous ways. Two dominant models include Diener, Eunkook, Suh, Lucas and Smith’s (1999) model of subjective well-being (SWB) … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew K MacLeod, anxiety, chronic fatigue, depression, Hannah Jackson, psychological well-being, Subjective Well-Being
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The ‘extreme’ side-effects of antidepressants
BBC news article, By Lesley Ashmall (BBC Victoria Derbyshire programme), 19 October 2016: The ‘extreme’ side-effects of antidepressants Claire Hanley says she tried to take her own life twice after taking antidepressants People who say their lives have been ruined by … Continue reading
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Tagged antidepressants, BBC news, depression, Lesley Ashmall
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A qualitative study of depression in young people with CFS/ME
Research abstract: Background: Paediatric chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) has a prevalence of 0.4–2.4% and is defined as ‘generalised disabling fatigue persisting after routine tests and investigations have failed to identify an obvious underlying cause’. One-third of young people with … Continue reading
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Tagged adolescents, Amberly LC Brigden, Anna K Taylor, CBT, children, cognitive behavioural therapy, depression, Dr Esther Crawley, low mood, Maria E Loades, paediatric ME, Simon M Collin, teenagers, young people
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Depression-like symptoms in ME research – invitation to participate
Prof Leonard Jason writes on Facebook, 14 October 2016: Our recent paper “Mortality in patients with ME and CFS” found patients are significantly at risk for earlier all-cause mortality with the top three causes of death being suicide, cardiovascular problems, and … Continue reading
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Tagged demoralisation, depression, Prof Leonard Jason, research, survey
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Review of treatment for depression in paediatric CFS or ME
Review abstract: Objectives: At least 30% of young people with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) also have symptoms of depression. This systematic review aimed to establish which treatment approaches for depression are effective and whether comorbid depression mediates outcome. Setting: … Continue reading
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Tagged adolescents, children, depression, Dr Esther Crawley, Maria E Loades, paediatric ME, teenagers
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Cannabis spray being tested for pain, anxiety & depression in Cardiff
Wales online article, by Mark Smith, 23 August 2016: People with depression, anxiety and arthritis could use a cannabis spray being tested in Cardiff The testing is happening at an NHS facility in Cardiff A cannabis-based vapouriser is being tested … Continue reading
The role of inflammation & over active immune system in depression
BBC news report, by James Gallagher, Rachael Buchanan & Andrew Luck-Baker, 24 August 2016: Depression: A revolution in treatment? The Inflamed Mind, BBC Radio 4 It’s not very often we get to talk about a revolution in understanding and treating depression … Continue reading
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Tagged anti-inflammatory drugs, BBC news, BBC Radio 4, depression, immune activation, inflammation, sirukomab, The inflamed mind
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Gut bacteria spotted eating brain chemicals for the first time
New Scientist article, by Andy Coghlan, 1 July 2016: Gut bacteria spotted eating brain chemicals for the first time: Bacteria have been discovered in our guts that depend on one of our brain chemicals for survival. These bacteria consume GABA, a … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Coghlan, depression, GABA, gut bacteria, mental health, mood disorders, New Scientist, Philip Strandwitz
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Gene expression factor analysis used to differentiate CFS, FM and depression
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: To determine if independent candidate genes can be grouped into meaningful biologic factors, and whether these factors are associated with the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), while controlling for comorbid depression, sex, … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, E Iacob, EFA, Fibromyalgia, FM, gene expression, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploratory factor analysis, Kathleen C Light, Prof Alan Light
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Rethinking childhood adversity in CFS
Research abstract: Objectives: Previous studies have consistently shown increased rates of childhood adversity in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, such aetiopathogenic studies of CFS are potentially confounded by co-morbidity and misdiagnosis particularly with depression. We used a modelling approach with existing data and data … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood trauma, children, depression, paediatric ME, Prof Julia Newton, Stuart Wilson
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