Tag: depression
Being bullied in childhood can lead to depression and other mental health issues that last till adulthood
By Mohani Niza Like a lot of young teens, the bullying Italian-born Emma (last name withheld) faced started in highschool. The young woman, who now lives in Malaysia, but grew up in the UK, had a falling out with her best […]
Depression in children? Yes it exists
By Mohani Niza When social work student Adrianna (last name withheld), now 25, was a teenager, she attempted suicide. After the attempt, in order to get better, Adrianna sought help from her school counsellor who wanted her to see a […]
Studies focus on “antidepressant” foods
While depression is common, this serious medical illness must be addressed and treated as soon as possible. The person suffering from this condition may have a lower quality of life. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects all demographic […]
Brainstem stimulation a potential treatment solution for depression
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health Houston) have found deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeted towards a specific bundle of nerves in the brainstem to be a viable therapy for treatment-resistant depression. A small […]
Novel preclinical drug appears to combat depression and impaired cognition
An experimental drug which targets and inhibits a brain signaling enzyme could potentially combat symptoms of depression, brain injury, and diseases that impair cognitive function. Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) describe a brain-permeable drug that influences […]
Depression in new mothers triple pre-pandemic levels
New research into pregnancy and postpartum depression highlights how new mothers experienced more depressive episodes during the early days of COVID-19 (COVID). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had earlier estimated that 1 in 8 mothers experienced postpartum […]
Resilience key to boosting mental health
The last two years have caused great waves of depression and anxiety, so much so that it has presented unexpected and unique challenges to our mental health. To better prepare ourselves for the years to come it is crucial to […]
Depression tied to sustained sedentarism during pandemic, say researchers
People who maintain a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to have symptoms of depression, compared to those who engaged in a more dynamic lifestyle. Researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) who surveyed a sample of over 3,000 participants from the […]
Risk of depression three times more likely in toxic workplaces
A study of full-time workers in Australia has revealed how toxic work environments pose a significant risk of depression – by at least three times. While depression and mental health at large is still of little concern to many employees, […]
Weighted blankets seen to help with treating insomnia, depression
Weighted blankets might promote sleep: new research from Sweden reveals that use of a weighted chain blanket on patients diagnosed with insomnia reduced the severity of insomnia, improved sleep, and led to lower levels of daytime sleepiness. The safe and […]
