One mental health professional estimates that almost half of colleges students who need services are not receiving them. College is a stressful transition for many—that’s apparent from recent mental health numbers. According to Deseret News, greater numbers of college students are facing mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety, and as such, the number of… Continue reading Demand For Mental Health Resources Not Being Met On College Campuses
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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
Chance The Rapper Pledges $1 Million For Mental Health
“We want to change the way that mental health resources are being accessed,” Chance said at a summit for his nonprofit, SocialWorks. As one of the more prominent hip hop artists to speak out about mental health, Chance the Rapper is putting his money where his mouth is by pledging $1 million to mental health… Continue reading Chance The Rapper Pledges $1 Million For Mental Health
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
Mayoral Candidate Leaves Race To Deal With PTSD, Depression
“I thought if I focused exclusively on service to my neighbors in my hometown, that I could fill the hole inside of me. But it’s just getting worse.” A Kansas City mayoral candidate and veteran of the war in Afghanistan has dropped out of the race in order to address his post-traumatic stress disorder. Jason… Continue reading Mayoral Candidate Leaves Race To Deal With PTSD, Depression
Algorithm Can Identify Depression In Speech, Text
The technology could potentially be used to help more people get treatment for depression. Researchers at MIT have developed an artificial intelligence system that can identify depression simply from listening to people talk or by monitoring their texts. The technology, which uses a neural-network model, can listen or read natural conversations in order to identify… Continue reading Algorithm Can Identify Depression In Speech, Text
Mental Health Education Now Required In New York Schools
New York is the first state to require mental health education in all grades. This fall, New York schools became the first in the U.S. to teach mandatory mental health education to students of all ages. “All schools” across New York state are now required to teach mental health literacy in health class in elementary… Continue reading Mental Health Education Now Required In New York Schools
Gwyneth Paltrow On Postpartum Depression: Antidepressants Were Not For Me
“It was really shocking to me because I never thought that I would be a person who got postnatal depression.” Actress Gwyneth Paltrow rejected medication when it came to treating postpartum depression (PPD). Instead, she opted for a more holistic approach. While the wellness guru, who began building her lifestyle brand goop in 2008, says… Continue reading Gwyneth Paltrow On Postpartum Depression: Antidepressants Were Not For Me
Selena Gomez Gets Candid On Instagram: "Depression Was My Life"
“I think before I turned 26 there was like this weird time in my life [where] I think I was kind of on auto pilot for about five years.” In a recent Instagram post, pop starlet Selena Gomez announced she would be taking a break from social media. She also held a live stream to… Continue reading Selena Gomez Gets Candid On Instagram: "Depression Was My Life"
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