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Examining the genomes of more than 250,000 “Million Veteran Program” participants, the researchers identified genetic ties between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety and depressive disorders. The study findings were published in Nature Genetics. The researchers conducted genome-wide association studies of PTSD in military veterans of the United States to explore the genetic association with […]

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Lil Nas X feared he would die as he battled depression and hypochondria. The 21-year-old rapper opened up on his mental health struggles in a candid TikTok post, revealing that he had “no friends” during college and struggled to cope after his grandmother passed away. Lil Nas began his video by writing: “Hey I’m Lil

Researchers at the Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore reported that 1 in 3 adults, particularly women, younger adults, and those of lower socioeconomic status, are experiencing psychological distress related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated the burden of psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and insomnia. However, the factors that

Not long after Japan ramped up its fight against coronavirus last spring, Nazuna Hashimoto started suffering panic attacks. The gym in Osaka where she worked as a personal trainer had suspended operations, and her friends were staying home at the recommendation of the government. Afraid to be alone, she would call her boyfriend of just

Many of us have fallen into a slump since the pandemic began. Significant changes in our lives can lead to situational depressive episodes, or worsen existing depression. Whether it’s directly related to current circumstances or something more longstanding, depression symptoms can cause major life disruptions. Here are common symptoms of depression as well as resources

A ‘biological age’ score predicts that being male, overweight, a smoker and having depression all contribute to biological aging, a study published today in eLife reports. Aging can be measured in different ways. While chronological age is measured by date of birth, scientists have developed a range of measurements to determine our biological age. These

Depression is increasing in the United States, in no small part due to COVID-19. According to recent reports, depressive symptoms are at least three times higher than they were before the pandemic hit, suggesting that the emotional cost of living through this time is enormous. For those who are vulnerable to depression already, this time

The number of men and women suffering with post-natal depression has risen over the past year, Sky News has learned. The PANDAS Foundation has seen a 240% rise in calls to its helpline since January 2019, as well as a 150% spike in demand for its email service. As a result, the charity is trying

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Mental health has become a large focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC 39% of Michiganders suffer symptoms of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately many parents have fallen victim to the stresses that come with living during the COVID 19 era. Danielle Dershem is responsible for raising awareness about mental