A new study examined whether people with depression/anxiety could be at higher risks of future health problems. Could struggling with depression and anxiety put you at risk for more health issues down the road? According to Forbes, new research points to yes. A recent study determined that those with depression/anxiety could be at the same or… Continue reading Have Depression Or Anxiety? There May Be Health Risks Down The Line
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Can Pet Ownership Alleviate Depression Symptoms?
A new study examined the impact of pet ownership on people with treatment-resistant depression. It’s no secret that animals can bring people joy, but a new study indicates that adopting a pet could prove particularly beneficial for those with severe depression. The study, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, found that for those with… Continue reading Can Pet Ownership Alleviate Depression Symptoms?
Can Hot Baths Help Ease Depression Symptoms?
A recent study examined the effects that a regular hot bath had on people with depression. Can a bath a day keep the blues away? Researchers seem to think so. A new study published in New Scientist indicates that by taking regular afternoon baths, people with depression may experience a “moderate but persistent lift in mood.”… Continue reading Can Hot Baths Help Ease Depression Symptoms?
Can Social Media Reduce Depression In Older Adults With Chronic Pain?
A recent study examined how social media use affected the mental health of elderly adults living with pain. There’s been lots of information put forward about the toll that social media can take on our mental health, with excessive use of social media linked to depression and addictive behaviors. However, a new study indicates that… Continue reading Can Social Media Reduce Depression In Older Adults With Chronic Pain?
Everyday Changes That Can Improve Depression Symptoms
Experts offer a few tips on how to manage symptoms of depression. Depression is a serious disease that can require treatment with therapy and pharmaceuticals, but mental health professionals also say that making lifestyle changes can help alleviate symptoms. Considering that depression rates have increased 33% in five years, it seems that more people than… Continue reading Everyday Changes That Can Improve Depression Symptoms
New Jersey May Require Depression Screenings For Students
A new bill aims to address undiagnosed and untreated mental health issues in school-aged children. Some New Jersey lawmakers are taking a stand against undiagnosed depression in youth by drafting a bill that would require annual screenings. According to New Jersey 101.5, if the bill were to pass, students in New Jersey would have to… Continue reading New Jersey May Require Depression Screenings For Students
Experts Release New Guidelines For Treating Women With Depression
A panel of mental health professionals created new guidelines to get more women help with their mood disorders during middle age. A team of medical professionals has released new guidelines for evaluating and treating depression in perimenopausal women, after finding that the condition is common in the years leading up to menopause. “Perimenopause is a… Continue reading Experts Release New Guidelines For Treating Women With Depression
Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?
Researchers discovered that using vagus nerve stimulators to treat depression changed patients’ quality of life. A new study has shown that nerve stimulation can improve quality of life for depression patients, even if their symptoms aren’t totally alleviated. “When evaluating patients with treatment-resistant depression, we need to focus more on their overall well-being,” lead author… Continue reading Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?