“I had a moment where I thought I was going to die. I had never experienced something like that. I thought I was having a heart attack,” Love told Carson Daly. NBA All Star Kevin Love and Carson Daly have something in common—they both struggle with managing their anxiety. This came up in a recent… Continue reading Carson Daly & NBA Star Kevin Love Discuss Anxiety on Today Show
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Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
A new study explores how a family member receiving mental health treatment impacts their loved ones. Depression touches not only the individual—often, it affects the community around them, too. For teens, parents are often a significant part of this “community,” and can experience depression second-hand. But when a teen receives treatment, the benefits will ripple… Continue reading Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
Researchers may have discovered a possible biomarker for major depressive disorder. A blood test is in the works that may be an important new step in fighting depression. In a new study, researchers in the U.S. and Sweden have been examining a chemical in the brain, acetyl-L-carnitine, or LAC for short, to determine if it… Continue reading Could Depression Be Diagnosed By A Blood Test In The Future?
Misuse Of Unapproved Antidepressant With Opioid-Like Effects Spikes
Though tianeptine isn’t FDA-approved, it’s not illegal and can be purchased online as a dietary supplement. An apparent spike in the use of an unapproved antidepressant called tianeptine is poisoning people who are looking to benefit from the drug’s mild opioid-like effects, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released last… Continue reading Misuse Of Unapproved Antidepressant With Opioid-Like Effects Spikes
Destiny’s Child Singer Michelle Williams Details Seeking Mental Health Treatment
Williams revealed that she had sought help on Instagram and pledged to “proudly, happily and healthily” lead by example as an advocate for mental health. After releasing a statement on social media about her own mental health journey and her pledge to help others in her situation, Williams received a massive show of support. Michelle… Continue reading Destiny’s Child Singer Michelle Williams Details Seeking Mental Health Treatment
Can Ayahuasca Help Those With Severe Depression?
Those suffering from severe, untreatable depression may find relief from the psychedelic drug ayahuasca. A new study suggests that ayahuasca might be able to help people suffering from treatment-resistant depression. The study is among the first of its kind investigating ayahuasca as a treatment for depression, testing 30 subjects in a randomized and placebo-controlled environment.… Continue reading Can Ayahuasca Help Those With Severe Depression?
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Talks Mental Health, Psychiatric Drugs
“People’s brains develop at different stages in their lives, and there’s no cookie-cutter approach to the human brain. It’s terrible what they’re doing to kids.” Bruce Dickinson, the lead singer of British metal legends Iron Maiden, has a reputation for being very outspoken and polarizing. Now the frontman is speaking out against giving psychiatric drugs to… Continue reading Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Talks Mental Health, Psychiatric Drugs
Korn's Jonathan Davis Talks Addiction: "Benzos Are The Devil"
“I’ve dealt with anxiety for a long-ass time. I got prescribed Xanax, benzodiazepine, a long time ago. Benzos are the f—ing devil. They’re horrible drugs.” Jonathan Davis, the frontman of the metal band Korn, puts his struggles with drugs and anxiety front and center in a song on his debut solo album, Black Labyrinth. In… Continue reading Korn's Jonathan Davis Talks Addiction: "Benzos Are The Devil"
David Spade Donates To Mental Health Organization In Kate Spade's Honor
In light of his sister-in-law’s suicide, the comedian has donated $100,000 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The tragic suicide of fashion designer Kate Spade has led her brother-in-law, comedian David Spade, to donate $100,000 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in hopes that it will help others who may be dealing with… Continue reading David Spade Donates To Mental Health Organization In Kate Spade's Honor