Loneliness emerged as a key factor linked to worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety in a study of more than 3,000 people aged 50 or over led by the University of Exeter and King's College London, and funded by The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research ...
Date Posted: January 26, 2021
Categories: Aging & Geriatric Issues, Depression, Stress Management
GODepression is a mental disorder that affects more than 264 million people of all ages worldwide. Understanding its mechanisms is vital for the development of effective therapeutic strategies. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur, Inserm and the CNRS ...
Dec 19
Categories: Depression, Mood Swings / Bipolar
GOA study has found that adopting a healthier diet can reduce depression symptoms in three weeks, and this effect lasts up to three months.
Oct 18
Categories: Depression
GOA 40-minute call every month from a non-clinical professional may help to improve depressive symptoms for individuals who are caring for their loved ones who are dementia patients.
Oct 3
Categories: Dementia, Depression
GOPlaying Mahjong, a popular game amongst Chinese, is likely to help reduce symptoms of depression as it serves as a form of social participation for many older adults.
Sep 20
Categories: Depression
GODating might seem to be a good idea for teenagers to develop their sense of self, improve social skills and mature emotionally. However, according to a new study conducted by the University of Georgia, this might not be the case. Staying single ...
Sep 10
Categories: Depression, Relationships & Marriage
GOIndividuals who were troubled by financial or employment issues due to the Great Recession were more likely to show increases in depressive symptoms, anxiety as well as substance use problems.
Sep 7
Categories: Anxiety, Depression
GOWhile opioids and cannabis have pain reduction effects, using both substances together might have undesirable effects on the consumer. Recent studies have found that individuals who mix both types of substances did not feel additional pain ...
Aug 15
Categories: Addictions, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Drug Addiction
GOConsuming dark chocolate is associated with improved moods and reduction of depressive symptoms, as it contains certain psychoactive ingredients that can help to boost the individual’s mood.
Aug 6
Categories: Depression
GOHaving a glass of red wine to ease up after a stressful day might just be a good idea, but the secret is not in the alcohol. Resveratrol, a plant compound responsible for the relaxing benefits of red wine, has been found to be a good option for the ...
Aug 2
Categories: Anxiety, Depression
GOA new study at Ohio State University has found that there is potential for hair, most importantly the cortisol levels in the hair, to be a method of diagnosis of depression in teens. The cortisol levels in the hair is further suggested to aid in ...
Jul 26
Categories: Depression
GOWhile many patients with depression may not seem to have obstructive sleep apnea, it is still important to evaluate individuals for this condition. A new study has found that having obstructive sleep apnea might be the reason why depression ...
Jul 25
Categories: Depression, Sleep Disorders
GOWhen we experience negative emotions and have difficulties identifying them, we are less able to deal with our feelings effectively. Individuals who are less adept in figuring out exactly what kind of negative emotion they are currently feeling ...
Jul 25
Categories: Depression, Stress Management
GOResearchers have compared between 38 pregnant women, currently well with history of depression and bipolar disorder against 28 other healthy pregnant women. They also tested 18 non-pregnant women, as controls. Between the 27th and 39th weeks of ...
Jun 15
Categories: Bipolar, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Depression
GOSome antidepressants may cause older adults to experience more harmful events such as falls, hence outweighing the positive effects they may have on the mental health of these individuals. While pharmacological interventions are popular for dealing ...
Jun 14
Categories: Depression, Health / Illness / Medical Issues
GOWhile acts of self-harm are commonly interpreted as a method for individuals to manage overpowering emotions, studies have found that they could also represent one's inability to evaluate their own bodily sensations and emotions accurately. ...
Jun 6
Categories: Depression, Self-Harm
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