For a new study, researchers set out to identify the subtypes of depression using “life history and MRI data.” New research sheds some light on why not all depression can be treated with medication, according to Medical News Today. Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) in Japan have identified… Continue reading New Subtypes Of Depression Discovered
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Psilocybin Trials For Depression Treatment Get Greenlight From FDA
The FDA has recognized the psychedelic compound’s therapeutic potential. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted its “Breakthrough Therapy” designation to psilocybin-assisted treatment for depression. By giving psilocybin research its “Breakthrough Therapy” designation, the FDA is expediting the development and review of psilocybin—the psychedelic compound in “magic mushrooms”—based on the results of preliminary clinical… Continue reading Psilocybin Trials For Depression Treatment Get Greenlight From FDA
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?
How Communication Affects Teen Mental Health
The more removed teens feel during adolescence, the less likely they are to trust their parents, a new study suggests. A number of environmental factors can lead to anxiety and depression in teens, and a recent study has added another to the list: a fragmented parent-child bond. According to WSB-TV Atlanta, researchers worked with a… Continue reading How Communication Affects Teen Mental Health
Michael Phelps Speaks Out About Battling Depression, Anxiety
“I was so down on myself. I didn’t have any self-love and, quite honestly, I just didn’t want to be alive.” Michael Phelps has won 28 Olympic medals, but despite his incredible history as a swimmer he’s also had serious bouts with depression, anxiety and alcoholism. Since getting help, Phelps has been very open with… Continue reading Michael Phelps Speaks Out About Battling Depression, Anxiety
Does Tech Addiction Play A Role In Workplace Mental Health Issues?
Mental health in the workplace is an evolving issue that needs to be addressed. While technology is largely helpful in today’s professional world, it can also be somewhat hindering for mental health, according to Mike Serbinis, the founder and CEO of Canada-based employee benefits platform League. “If people feel like they always have to be… Continue reading Does Tech Addiction Play A Role In Workplace Mental Health Issues?
Can Social Media Predict Depression?
A new study examined whether social media data could be used to find markers for depression. Social media could be an accurate predictor of depression, new research has found. According to Medical News Today, researchers utilized an algorithm to examine data from social media that could pick out “linguistic cues that might predict depression.” “We’re… Continue reading Can Social Media Predict Depression?
How Parents Can Support Teens’ Mental Health
Parents play a key role in connecting teens with mental health treatment and helping them learn to live with their diagnosis. The parents of teenagers used to fret about whether their kids were sleeping too much or “just saying no” to drugs, but today’s parents are more in tune with the mental health needs of… Continue reading How Parents Can Support Teens’ Mental Health
How "This Is Us" Encourages Men To Speak About Mental Health
The critically-acclaimed series showcased a candid conversation about mental health in a recent episode. Warning: This article may contain spoilers. The NBC drama series This Is Us doesn’t shy from addressing tough issues like the stress of in-vitro fertilization and the trauma of war. In the most recent episode, the show depicts two men talking… Continue reading How "This Is Us" Encourages Men To Speak About Mental Health
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?