‘A new study shows gays and lesbians are at greater risk of developing mental health issues.
Researchers at the University of Otago surveyed 1,000 Christchurch-born young people and found homosexual activity and orientation are associated with increasing rates of depression, anxiety, illicit drug dependence suicidal thoughts and attempts.
Those most affected appear to be gay males, who […]
The Pueblo Chieftain has an article comparing Psychological and Existential depression:
‘There are two fundamental types of depression - psychological and existential - with considerably different causes and treatment approaches.
Psychological (or situational) depression can be brought about by feelings of failure (lost job, divorce, inability to have meaningful relationships) or life-changing events such as accidents, diagnosis […]
Natural Cures for Depression has a great post on Yoga for Relieving Depression which presents a natural and holistic way of assisting in the treatment of depression:
‘Practicing yoga can alter your brain chemistry. Some yoga positions in particular are effective in stimulating the pituitary gland to release endorphins and to reduce the level of cortisol […]
‘New research shows girls with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have a much higher risk of suffering from depression and may need to be treated for both conditions.
Ariel Cohn, 20, has lived with anxiety and depression since the eighth grade.
“It got so bad where I just slept all day,” she said. “I didn’t get out of […]
‘Researchers from Harvard Medical School have found a molecule that is unexpectedly involved in dopamine signaling, and in a manner that supports the potential of dopamine as an alternative target for treating depression. The results provide evidence that there is a molecular link between impaired dopamine signaling and depression, which affects 16 percent of the […]
‘Researchers from Harvard Medical School have found a molecule that is unexpectedly involved in dopamine signaling, and in a manner that supports the potential of dopamine as an alternative target for treating depression. The results provide evidence that there is a molecular link between impaired dopamine signaling and depression, which affects 16 percent of the […]
‘People who’ve successfully kicked the smoking habit are more likely to enjoy good mental health - including an upbeat attitude - and to have visited a trusted health-care provider within the previous year, compared to current smokers, according to a US National Cancer Institute study.
The researchers analysed data on more than 1 200 current smokers, […]
‘Thirty percent of U.S. troops surveyed have developed stress-related mental health problems three to four months after coming home from the Iraq war, the Army’s surgeon general said Thursday.
The survey of 1,000 troops found problems including anxiety, depression, nightmares, anger and an inability to concentrate, said Lt. Gen. Kevin Kiley and other military medical officials. […]
‘First Lady Mary Jo Codey today launched a statewide educational campaign designed to build awareness about postpartum depression and offer resources for women, their families, and health care professionals.
Titled “Recognizing Postpartum Depression: Speak Up When You’re Down,” the campaign features Mrs. Codey, who will continue to be actively engaged in communicating her personal experience and […]
‘A group of patients who once took the antidepressant drug Prozac accuse the Food and Drug Administration of covering up the drug’s dangerous side effects for 14 years. As a result, they say hundreds of people have become victims of murder and suicide.
Bonnie Leitsch, founder of “Prozac Survivors Support Group,” and Dr. Ann Blake Tracy, […]