The man said that staying close with the alligator has helped him stay off of prescriptions for his depression. For most people, being in close company with a five-foot-long alligator would be the opposite of comforting. But when Joie Henney feels symptoms of depression coming on, he snuggles up with Wally, his emotional support alligator.… Continue reading Man's Emotional Support Alligator Raises Eyebrows
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How The Mediterranean Diet Affects Mental Health
A new study found that certain foods correlated with better moods. The old saying “you are what you eat” could ring true for people with depression, according to a recent scientific review, which found that eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of depression by as much as a third. According to ABC 30,… Continue reading How The Mediterranean Diet Affects Mental Health
Can Treating Insomnia Ease Depression Symptoms For Menopausal Women?
Researchers explored possible treatment options for depression and insomnia in menopausal women. Depression symptoms in women going through menopause may decrease when insomnia is treated, new research has found. According to Reuters, researchers enlisted 117 women going through menopause who also had insomnia. Most women, according to Reuters, experience menopause anywhere between age 45 and… Continue reading Can Treating Insomnia Ease Depression Symptoms For Menopausal Women?
The Link Between Hearing Loss And Depression In The Elderly
A new study examines the link between depressive symptoms and hearing loss in older Hispanic adults. Having to ask people to repeat themselves or nodding along politely to a conversation they cannot hear is common for the thousands of elderly Americans who live with hearing loss. Now a new study shows that hearing loss isn’t… Continue reading The Link Between Hearing Loss And Depression In The Elderly
New Type of Antidepressant Could Be Game Changer
The new medication will reportedly deliver fast-acting relief for patients, who often need to wait four to six weeks to feel the effects of current anti-depressants. A fast-acting and innovative depression medication that works differently from drugs currently on the market received a positive result in clinical trials this week, clearing the way for the… Continue reading New Type of Antidepressant Could Be Game Changer
Paul Manafort Is Depressed in Jail, Lawyers Say
Manafort has been in jail for more than six months, after a judge revoked his bail in June. Paul Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, is not faring well in jail, where he is being held while he awaits his sentencing in February on charges of financial fraud and conspiracy, according to his lawyers. “He… Continue reading Paul Manafort Is Depressed in Jail, Lawyers Say
Parents Give Up Custody Of Adopted Kids To Get Them Mental Health Help
“To this day, it is the most gut-wrenching thing I’ve ever had to do in my life,” said one parent who gave up custody of his child. Every year, adoptive parents find themselves with no choice other than to give up custody of their mentally ill children to the state. This issue is outlined in… Continue reading Parents Give Up Custody Of Adopted Kids To Get Them Mental Health Help
Depression Changes How We Use Language
Researchers studied an online forum for mental health issues to examine how people with symptoms of depression used language. Depression can change both the content and style of the language that people use, according to a study published in the journal of Clinical Psychological Science. The study compared the use of language in online forums… Continue reading Depression Changes How We Use Language
Zac Brown Band's New Video Tackles Depression, Using Alcohol To Cope
The video chronicles the various stages of a man’s life as he struggles to cope with trauma and depression. The holidays can be a hard time for many people struggling with depression, and now the Zac Brown Band has released a new video, “Someone I Used to Know,” to help people deal with the “Christmas… Continue reading Zac Brown Band's New Video Tackles Depression, Using Alcohol To Cope
Have Depression Or Anxiety? There May Be Health Risks Down The Line
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