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Hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly improve accessibility and quality of life for people with aural impairments, but for some users, sociocultural issues and perceived stigma may leave them unwilling to wear the devices. While some individuals try to conceal their devices, others may choose to abandon them altogether. Other hearing aid users have […]

Haiyan Jiao,1 Hongjun Yang,1 Zhiyi Yan,1 Jianbei Chen,1 Mengbai Xu,1 Youming Jiang,1 Yueyun Liu,1 Zhe Xue,1 Qingyu Ma,2 Xiaojuan Li,2 Jiaxu Chen1,2 1School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China; 2Formula-Pattern Research center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China

Rates of depression have tripled in the U.S. since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and most recent estimates suggest these numbers remain elevated compared with pre-pandemic rates of mental health problems. Even before the pandemic, depression was a leading source of disability, affecting over 17 million Americans each year. In a society where mental

Struggling with depression, also called major depressive disorder, can take a serious toll on every aspect of your life. If you suspect your mood or behavior changes are related to depression, it’s important to talk to your doctor to find out if you have this mental disorder. While there is no definitive test for depression,

Depression and anxiety rates have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Columbia have said. The team have found that closure of public transportation seemed to cause more of an increase to rates than any other COVID-related closures. Lead researcher Dr João Castaldelli-Maia, from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, said: “Our research

The Great Depression led to many hobbies we enjoy now. The pandemic created many new ones.  Arizona Daily Sun

According to the World Health Organization, 20 percent of children and adolescents experience mental illnesses, with neuropsychiatric conditions being the most common disability in teenagers.1 Despite this, mental health remains relatively neglected in the pediatric population. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recognized depression as a public health concern and a leading

According to the World Health Organization, 20 percent of children and adolescents experience mental illnesses, with neuropsychiatric conditions being the most common disability in teenagers.1 Despite this, mental health remains relatively neglected in the pediatric population. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recognized depression as a public health concern and a leading

The article by John Read, PhD, and colleagues argues in favor of suspending the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) due to a lack of efficacy data and unacceptable adverse effects, specifically, brain damage.1 Unfortunately, the analysis is based on studies conducted prior to the modern era of ECT, and it draws on a limited slice

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Many depression sufferers have tried everything.  They’ve tried anti-depressants…sometimes three or four different kinds. They’ve tried traditional “talk” counseling. Sign Up for Coral Springs Newsletter Our newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust. You have successfully signed up for the TAPinto Coral Springs Newsletter. They’ve tried following mental health