Most people know what it\u2019s like to feel sadness. But when feeling down persists for weeks, or even months, it can be a sign of a mental health condition, like depression. Although today people are well versed and more understanding of depression, some sufferers still find it difficult to find treatments. Could it be that cord blood therapy offers a new hope?<\/p>\n
Depression is a common mental health condition. It is characterized by low mood, feelings of hopelessness, losing interest in things which previously brought a sense of enjoyment, and feeling tearful.<\/p>\n
Depression can also manifest in physical ways. Sleeping poorly, feeling tired, experiencing aches, pains, a diminished appetite, and decreased libido can all be impacts of depression. The symptoms range from mild to severe. In mild cases, a persistent low mood may be the cause, while severe cases may result in suicidal feelings or a desire to self harm [1]<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sometimes the causes of depression can be obvious, such as a bereavement or a traumatic event. Other times there might be no known cause, although family history could be the reason. Whatever the reason, once a person has identified they may be depressed, they should go and see their doctor.<\/p>\n There are a plethora of treatments for depression that a doctor can prescribe, from talking therapies to pharmaceutical medications to exercise and more. Sometimes the doctor may recommend one treatment or a combination of treatments but they will help support patients and signpost them to services which can bolster their support network.<\/p>\n The good news is that depression is among the most treatable mental health disorders.\u00a0 Between 80% and 90% percent of people with depression eventually respond well to treatment. Almost all patients gain some relief from their symptoms [2]<\/a>.<\/p>\n For those with major depressive disorder, however, treatment can be harder to find. With up to one third of adults with the condition failing to respond to treatment, new avenues and treatments are being sought.<\/p>\n \u201cAlthough there is some disagreement as to how to define treatment-resistant depression, a patient is generally considered to have it if the individual hasn\u2019t responded to adequate doses of two different antidepressants taken for a sufficient duration of time, which is usually six weeks,\u201d explains Jaskaran Singh, M.D., Senior Director of Neuroscience, Janssen Pharmaceuticals [3]<\/a>.<\/p>\n The idea that depression may have causes currently unknown by scientists is one theory researchers are exploring to try and combat resistance to treatment.<\/p>\n \u201cOne of the more modern theories is that depression creates inflammation in the brain, or that inflammation in the brain creates depression. Traditional antidepressants only affect neurotransmitters, so this may be why some patients don\u2019t respond to them.\u201d\u00a0 says Alexander Papp, M.D., a psychiatrist at UC San Diego Health [4]<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whether or not this is the case, researchers are still trying to find solutions to Treatment Resistant Depression.<\/p>\n One study using umbilical cord blood cells delivered promising results. The study administered concentrated umbilical cord blood cells at a dose of 250 million cells via weekly injections over 4 weeks with 1 week intervals, to women who suffered with Treatment Resistant Depression.\u00a0 The results were tested against a control group who received a placebo.<\/p>\n The study found that the therapeutic potential of umbilical cord blood cell concentrate can be used to overcome treatment resistance formed in depressive patients [5]<\/a>. Other studies have also found that cellular therapies may have a role in combating Treatment Resistant Depression [6]<\/a> [7]<\/a>.<\/p>\n These studies give hope for finding new treatments. With the help of umbilical cord blood cells, those suffering from Treatment Resistant Depression may one day find relief from the debilitating illness affecting their day to day lives.<\/p>\n If you think you may be suffering from depression please speak to your doctor.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”down-arrow” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#bd144f” custom_padding=”0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”RWP” module_id=”request-welcome-pack” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n All you need to know to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n Provide your contact details to request:<\/p>\n – Complete Info Kit and your Guide to Cord Blood Banking <\/p>\n\n <\/p> What treatments are available?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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