Firstpost heard from 50 individuals about what their mental health struggles had been like in the year of a pandemic, self-isolation and lockdowns. ‘What for you has been the most challenging issue to deal with, with respect to mental health, over this pandemic and lockdowns?’ This was a question we asked 50 of our readers, […]

Biogen and Sage’s once-daily depression therapeutic has hit the primary endpoint in a pivotal phase 3 trial in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), the companies announced today. In the phase 3 WATERFALL study, zuranolone met the primary endpoint of significantly improving and reducing depressive symptoms compared with placebo, as assessed by the 17-item Hamilton

I believe that depression and suicide are modern day epidemics that often get overlooked. While things like COVID-19 and politics capture much of the public’s attention, those suffering silently from depression and anxiety often fall through the cracks. Everything might look okay on the outside, so the symptoms are often difficult to see. We may

If you’re here, you’re likely wondering if there’s a link between hormonal birth control and mood swings. Well, some people find that their mood improves while taking hormonal birth control. Others experience a negative effect when it comes to their mood and mental health. Everyone is unique and has the potential to respond to hormonal

If you’ve been experiencing more feelings of anxiety or depression lately, you’re definitely not alone. A 2021 report from KFF… If you’ve been experiencing more feelings of anxiety or depression lately, you’re definitely not alone. A 2021 report from KFF found that during the pandemic, 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. reported symptoms of

Teachers play a key role in supporting children’s development in early childhood education classrooms such as Head Start. Research shows significant associations between teachers’ depressive symptoms and their students’ social and emotional development. However, little research has focused on the associations between teachers’ depressive symptoms and academic outcomes of preschoolers from low-income families. Specifically, one

The system will likely bring heavy rain along the Gulf Coast starting Friday. Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford has the forecast at 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Author: wwltv.com Published: 10:32 PM CDT June 15, 2021 Updated: 10:25 PM CDT June 15, 2021

Odds of tropical depression formation in Gulf of Mexico this week continues to slowly grow while the threat of flooding rainfall for Acadiana also appears to be increasing into the weekend. An area of disturbed weather in the Bay of Campeche/extreme Southwest Gulf of Mexico appeared to be getting organized Tuesday afternoon as a westward

The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are found in oily fish. Researchers from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre assessed the effects of high doses of EPA and DHA in lab-grown neurones and then in patients to help clarify how they reduce inflammation

Key Takeaways A recent study finds that waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person’s risk of major depression by 23%. People who were early risers were less likely to develop depression compared to people who woke up later. Following some sleep hygiene tips can help you change your sleeping habits. Scientists have