Shortstop Andrelton Simmons played most of the 2020 regular season with the Angels before choosing to opt out during the final week. On Tuesday, Simmons explained in the Orange County Register how he came to that decision, revealing that he was experiencing a combination of depression and thoughts of suicide. Simmons shared his story to the publication through writing because, […]

People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without mental health issues, according to a new study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health published in the journal Preventive Medicine. While drinking grew the most among younger people, older adults with

The Healthy Minds report reveals the state of mental health on college campuses, including that more than 80% have suffered academically since the pandemic began. Matthew Ball/Unsplash Dr. Sarah Lipson “Make it til May.” Dr. Sarah Lipson, assistant professor at Boston University’s School of Public Health, noted the potential double meaning in those signs that

Ankita Lokhande, in an Instagram live, talked about going through depression but not opening up about it. She said that she did not have anyone to support her except her family and some fans. UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2021 09:35 PM IST Ankita Lokhande, in an Instagram live session on Monday, said that she struggled

For immediate release: December 4, 2020 Boston, MA – Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have an almost fourfold greater risk of early death from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, type 2 diabetes, accidents, suicide, and other causes than women without trauma exposure or depression, according to a large long-term study conducted by researchers

MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – For many, baking can be a fun pass-time, or even therapeutic. Chini Chatterjee said she found herself at an all time low at the beginning of the lockdown phase of the coronavirus pandemic. She said watching her son study and her husband work from home was tedious for her as she

BACKGROUND Depression and anxiety disorders are together responsible for 8% of years lived with disability globally. Contrary to widely held preconceptions, these are not diseases of affluence. Within a given location, those with the lowest incomes are typically 1.5 to 3 times more likely than the rich to experience depression or anxiety. ADVANCES Recent research

Scientists are exploring evidence that major depression may in part be a gut feeling, orchestrated by the microbiome—trillions of microorganisms living in and around our bodies, which influence our health and well-being. In a series of studies, researchers are discovering that the microbial menagerie living in our digestive tract may help regulate brain function, including

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — She could feel the stares. Kammy Pany would have been embarrassed, but she was consumed with concern as she held down her 7-year-old, trying to stop him from hurting himself or someone else. Tyson’s explosive temper was the reason Kammy accompanied him on a field trip to LegoLand Discovery Center in

New study suggests focusing on past successes, instead of failures, improves decision making, especially for people with anxiety and depression. (iStockphoto) The more chaotic things get, the harder it is for people with clinical anxiety and/or depression to make sound decisions and to learn from their mistakes. On a positive note, overly anxious and depressed