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Introduction Depression is a major public health issue worldwide. According to World Health Organization statistics, the number of depression cases was approximately 300 million, with an approximately 18% increase from 2005 to 2015.1 The number of cases among older adults will increase sharply as a result of aging societies worldwide. Previous studies have found that […]

Introduction The constitution of the World Health Organization defined that “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,” and that subjective well-being (SWB) is an important goal in public health.1 SWB refers to the cognitive process of contentment, satisfaction, or happiness,2 while subjective

For new mums living with the debilitating fallout of postpartum depression, an online version of the VID-KIDS parent support program developed by UCalgary researchers is more than just a new app — it’s a portal to professional help direct from their living room in a time of desperate need. The app was developed in response

If you’ve had a kid in the last three decades, then you definitely know Melissa Bernstein. She, along with her husband Doug, founded the New England-based toy company Melissa & Doug in the 1980s in their basement. Since then, they’ve had wild success selling classic, wholesome, colorful kids toys, all designed by Melissa: it’s now

Kelsey Harriman grew up in a home without alcohol. She had her first drink at age 19 when she moved in with her boyfriend and his parents. It was a small event that overtook her life. “They asked me to drink and I didn’t think much of it. But it triggered a demon inside me.

New York nurses caring for COVID-19 patients during the first wave of the pandemic experienced anxiety, depression, and illness—but steps their hospitals took to protect them and support from their coworkers helped buffer against the stressful conditions, according to a study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.  “A critical part of

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– According to the CDC, mental health related emergency room visits have sharply increased in recent months, specifically for middle and high school students. Child psychiatrist at the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Dale Peeples, says this age group is particularly sensitive to disruption in their routines, like changes in school schedules. “This

If you are the parent of a child struggling with one of these mental health issues, it can be hard to know when to seek professional help for them. Last week on 13 ON YOUR SIDE MORNINGS, we talked about how more and more teens are experiencing anxiety and depression. If you are a parent

IMAGE: Jason Fish, M.D. view more  Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS – April 28, 2021 – Depression screening among cancer patients improved by 40 percent to cover more than 90 percent of patients under a quality improvement program launched by a multidisciplinary team at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Southwestern Health Resources. Cancer patients with