‘For survivors, the pain associated with cancer goes far beyond the tumors and toxic treatments. Things like fear and the way people treat cancer patients can hurt just as much as the physical problems caused by the disease.
“I’m having a hard time with my friends because they think that just because I’m done with my […]
‘If you have depression or anxiety, you might find your doctor or mental health provider prescribing a regular dose of exercise in addition to medication or psychotherapy. Exercise isn’t a cure for depression or anxiety. But its psychological and physical benefits can improve your symptoms.
“It’s not a magic bullet, but increasing physical activity is a […]
‘Smoking cigarettes may make teens more susceptible to depression, alcohol abuse, and illegal drug use, a new report states.
Based on data from a government drug use survey, researchers concluded that teens who smoke are nine times more likely to abuse alcohol and 13 times more likely to abuse illegal drugs than teens who don’t smoke.
The […]
‘Research in psychiatrically ill children and adolescents suggests that those with depression, anxiety and other so-called “internalizing” disorders are more likely to have allergies.
Among a sample of 184 young people being evaluated for psychiatric disorders and allergies, 105 (57 percent) had a history of allergic disorders, including asthma, hay fever, […]
‘Male workers are more likely to suffer from depression because of stress on the job, while women get depressed in the workplace because of lack of authority, a study of Canadians found.
The research drew from data for more than 24,000 people. Scientists at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, in New York state, concluded […]
‘The House on Monday urged health agencies to expand research into postpartum depression problems that affect up to one-fifth of new mothers and can, if untreated, lead to more serious psychoses. Democrats also accepted a GOP-backed provision that approves a National Institutes of Mental Health study into the psychological consequences of abortions.
The bill passed 382-3 […]
‘Child care workers, home health care aides and other people who provide personal services have the highest rates of depression among U.S. workers, according to a new survey to be published on Monday.
It found that 10.8 percent of personal care and service workers and 10.3 percent of food preparation and serving workers — both usually […]
‘A decision was taken last week that will transform the lives of millions of people. State-of-the-art psychological therapy will become available to anyone suffering from depression or crippling anxiety disorders. At last, people with mental-health problems will be offered the best possible care, just as they would expect if they had a physical illness.
The government’s […]
‘A Northern Territory birthing association has criticised a push to have all pregnant women in Australia scanned for depression.
Today Beyond Blue chairman Jeff Kennett launched a plan to have a national screening program operating within the next five years.
But NT Child Birth Education Association president Jo Sangster says there is no point identifying depressed women […]
‘An employer-sponsored program using telephone counseling and screening for employees with depression helps those workers retain their jobs, perform more effectively and “significantly†improve their depression, according to a new study funded by the Maryland-based National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
The program also has a positive affect for employers, the study suggests.
“For many people, a […]