A simple functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan could help doctors predict which patients might be at risk of relapsing into depression.
Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Manchester conducted a small study of 64 patients who were in remission from major depressive disorder, none of whom were prescribed medication. The scientists conducted an fMRI on the patients to search from atypical connections in the brain.
Researchers have found that people who eat a healthy amount of fish have a lower risk of depression, with men seemingly benefiting more than women.
An estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. In the U.S., more than 14.8 million people have the disorder.
Teens who suffer from bipolar disorder or depression have a high risk of heart disease, The American Heart Association (AHA) says. It also said adolescents should be screened for the condition. [1]
The AHA made the announcement a couple months ago. The organization said that bipolar disorder and depression often lead to poor eating habits and a lack of exercise, both of which can lead to heart disease. But being diagnosed with either psychiatric disorder alone can raise the risks, regardless of lifestyle habits.
Contrary to what a 2001 study found, the antidepressant drug Paxil is not safe and effective for teens. In fact, the very opposite is true.
According to a new study published Wednesday in the journal BMJ, a team of researchers found that after taking Paxil, also known by its generic name paroxetine, many of the adolescents surveyed became even more distressed, and an alarming number attempted suicide. [1]
A federal advisory group said Monday that doctors should screen teens for depression, but the number of students that benefit from the directive might be relatively small.
In the wake of a nuclear disaster, survivors are more likely to have profound effects from psychological disorders like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than from the radiation itself, scientists suggest.
If you’re feeling down, you might be tempted to reach for some sort of comfort food like bread or cupcakes, or maybe a big bowl of spaghetti. But if you’re a woman, you should know that doing so puts you at greater risk of developing full-blown depression after menopause – at least that is what one study is reporting.
According to new research, city dwellers are more likely to be stressed, depressed, and suffer from mental illness, while nature-seeking individuals experience better health.
There’s something about staring at concrete and hearing the constant roar of traffic every day that makes life a bit gloomier.
It’s easy to get caught up in the stressful nature of your job, relationships, financial struggles, and virtually any other aspect of modern life. That’s why it’s essential to mentally ‘ground’ yourself on a daily basis by what I call ‘remembering your humanity.’
What do I mean by this? Well, as I detail in the video above, there’s a number of ways that we can kind of ‘ground’ ourselves by simply interacting with the world. One of the best ways is to be around nature.
The issue of mental health has recently gained more prominence in Australia, with radio advertisements proclaiming that a mental illness, such as depression, is “part” of who someone is – kind of like eye color is part of someone. In reality, while eye color is innocuous, the vast majority of people suffering from mental illness would jump at the chance to be freed from the nightmare which is not only their illness, but the side effects of their medication.
