Dementia

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Medical News Today Reports: Quick Summary A new study from the University College London (UCL) found talk therapy improved depression and anxiety symptoms in 63% of people with dementia. What’s more, 40% of participants improved to the extent that they were no longer diagnosed as having anxiety or depression by the end of their treatment. Key Points Many people with dementia also navigate mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Talk therapy — also known as psychotherapyTrusted Source — involves talking with a mental health professional about what is bothering you.

Neuroscience News Reports: Quick Summary Symptomatic depression increases the risk of developing dementia by 51%, but those being treated for depression had a significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with depression later in life. Key Points Depression has long been associated with an increased risk of dementia. A new study provides evidence that timely treatment of depression could lower the risk of dementia. No effective treatment for dementia exists but identifying ways to help minimize or prevent dementia would help to lessen the burden of the disease.