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?
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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
Lack Of Mental Health Resources A Global Issue
“All countries can be thought of as developing countries in the context of mental health,” says a new global mental health report. A lack of resources for those dealing with mental health issues is a major problem around the world, a new report has found. The report by the Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health, which… Continue reading Lack Of Mental Health Resources A Global Issue
Demand For Mental Health Resources Not Being Met On College Campuses
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
How To Tell If A Child Is Battling Anxiety
Though child anxiety can sometimes take longer to diagnose, it is very treatable once diagnosed. What initially appears as bad behavior in children can actually be signs of an underlying issue — anxiety disorders. According to the Washington Post, anxiety disorders are increasing in youth, especially during the school year. A study recently published in… Continue reading How To Tell If A Child Is Battling Anxiety
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
Heather Locklear Addresses Addiction On Instagram
“Addiction is ferocious and will try to take you down. Recovery is the best revenge.” Heather Locklear, the TV star best known for role on Melrose Place has had a difficult year. She’s been making headlines for her struggles with addiction and mental health, including several trips to treatment. Locklear is also currently facing a hearing… Continue reading Heather Locklear Addresses Addiction On Instagram
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 Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Researchers investigated whether ketamine works on depression by acting like an opioid in the brain. Though ketamine has gained the support of some mental health professionals as a possible therapy for depression, a new study suggests that the drug’s anti-depressive qualities may also have a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect: ketamine may offer relief from depressive symptoms by… Continue reading Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
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?