Spravato offers hope for those who haven’t found relief with traditional treatments 💙
It’s encouraging to see options that can make a difference so quickly.
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Peer Mentor Training and Supervision for a #Digital Adolescent #depression Treatment in South Africa and Uganda: Mixed Methods Evaluation Background: Blended #Digital #MentalHealth interventions combining technology with human support are more effective than stand-alone treatments. However, limited research has examined how to train and supervise personnel delivering human support components. The Kuamsha #App, a gamified #Digital intervention for adolescent #depression based on behavioral activation, was designed to be paired with low-intensity telephone-based peer support. A structured training and supervision program for peer supporters was codeveloped through workshops with #MentalHealth professionals and youth with lived experience of #MentalHealth challenges in South Africa and Uganda. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate a structured peer mentor model within a #Digital #MentalHealth intervention in low- and middle-income countries. Objective: This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of a training and supervision program for peer supporters delivering a #Digital #MentalHealth intervention in South Africa and Uganda. Methods: We conducted a mixed methods evaluation of the peer mentor program. Quantitative metrics assessed the feasibility of recruitment, retention, and attendance among peer mentors (n=13, South Africa; n=4, Uganda), as well as training acceptability. Fidelity, adherence, and competence were scored at the session level and converted to percentages of the maximum possible score. Linear mixed-effects regression models with a random intercept for provider and site estimated adjusted marginal means (95% CI). In-depth interviews and focus group discussions explored program acceptability and implementation factors. Results: The peer mentor training and supervision program was feasible and acceptable in both settings, with high recruitment (South Africa: n=13/19, 68%; Uganda: 4/4, 100%), retention (South Africa: 9/13, 69%; Uganda: 4/4, 100%), and training attendance rates (89%‐92% in South Africa and 100% in Uganda), alongside qualitative reports of high satisfaction. All peer mentors met a minimum posttraining competency threshold (≥50%), with median competency scores of 70.7% (IQR 45.8%‐78.2%) in South Africa and 75.4% (IQR 73.8%‐77.3%) in Uganda. Independent ratings of recorded calls indicated high overall fidelity in South Africa (84.7%, 95% CI 80.3%‐89.0%) and Uganda (87.7%, 95% CI 83.4%‐92.1%). Adherence was higher in Uganda than South Africa (adjusted mean difference [AMD] 13.30 percentage points, 95% CI 8.99‐17.61;

JMIR Mental Health: Peer Mentor Training and Supervision for a #Digital Adolescent #depression Treatment in South Africa and Uganda: Mixed Methods Evaluation #DigitalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #PeerSupport #AdolescentHealth #DepressionTreatment

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Inflammatory depression is a useful clinical concept.
Fatigue.
Brain fog
Low motivation
Anhedonia
Heavy, slowed-down presentation
Treat the phenotype, not just the code
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Spravato offers a supervised, FDA-approved option for those who haven't found relief with traditional antidepressants. We're here to help. 💙 #Spravato #TRD #DepressionTreatment #RentonWA #OPMHS

Even “pure” depression isn’t one thing
Atypical
Melancholic
Anxious
Postpartum
Same broad diagnosis, very different presentation
If you ignore the pattern, your treatment plan gets weaker
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More on this in a series.
Psychiatry Unfiltered.
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Does Insurance Cover Ketamine Therapy for Depression in 2026? | LyfeUnit Does Insurance Cover Ketamine Therapy for Depression in 2026? insights for IV ketamine & Spravato®. LyfeUnit guides you to relief. Learn more!

Navigating insurance for Ketamine Therapy? 🤔 Discover if your depression treatment is covered in 2026! Get the facts on Spravato, TRD & more. lyfeunit.com/does-insuran...
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Check out our Winter Evidence Updates: Physiological Effects of Antidepressants Compared

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PET imaging study reveals how ketamine relieves treatment-resistant depression – BioNews Central PET imaging study reveals molecular brain changes that explain ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effects. ...

#PETimaging study reveals molecular #BrainChanges that explain #ketamine’s rapid #antidepressant effects.
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Depression can be an incredibly challenging experience, but the good news is that researchers are learning more all the time about effective interventions! 😔🤔🤓🤲🏼

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Depression, Suicide, and Suicide Prevention News about MSI Press authors; Excerpts from MSI Press authors' books; Carl's Cancer Compendium information; tips for authors

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post inspired by the #awardwinning #book by #DrDennisOrtman

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A new study finds transcranial magnetic stimulation, used for treatment-resistant depression, can provide significant symptom relief in just days instead of weeks.

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Can 12 Steps Help with Depression? News about MSI Press authors; Excerpts from MSI Press authors' books; Carl's Cancer Compendium information; tips for authors

Can #12Steps help with #depression?

post inspired by the #awardwinning #book, Depression Anonymous by #DrDennisOrtman

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If approved, the bottleneck won’t be “vibes.” It’ll be workflow, staffing, monitoring, cost, and access.
Which is the biggest barrier?👇
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Probiotics for Major Depressive Disorder: promising… not magic🧠🦠
Some RCTs with multi-strain probiotics show symptom reductions vs placebo in MDD
Your experience helpful or hype? 👇
Educational only. Views my own
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The Day after Valentine’s Day News about MSI Press authors; Excerpts from MSI Press authors' books; Carl's Cancer Compendium information; tips for authors

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post inspired by the #awardwinning #book, #Depression Anonymous by Dr. #DennisOrtman

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Exercise can be ‘frontline treatment’ for mild depression, researchers say Biggest improvements seen in young adults and new mothers, with group activities of most benefit

Exercise can be ‘frontline treatment’ for mild depression, researchers say #Science #HealthandMedicine #MentalHealth #ExerciseForMentalHealth #DepressionTreatment #ResearchFindings

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Online Mindfulness Therapy for depression.

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Get the help you need through Online Mindfulness Therapy to overcome the rumination that feeds depression.

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