Depression

Dear Liz: I have a friend in dire financial straits. She has borrowed from her retirement, spends too much and didn’t pay her rent thinking she would get pandemic relief, but she makes too much to qualify for emergency rental assistance. She has mental health issues, which are being addressed by a therapist, but I […]

Two years ago, Zach Emerson had a plan to end his life. Emerson had been a standout athlete in Bend and was a kicker on the high-profile University of Oregon football team, but he suffered from severe depression. He declined to discuss the details of his plan in an interview for this story, but the

Liliana Carrillo’s unraveling over the last year alarmed people in her life. On Facebook, she spoke of “random invasive feelings of despair and pain.” She said she was “hating being a parent” to her brood of young children and wished she could go back in time. “I have absolutely no patience or tolerance left,” she

Emily, who is suffering from postpartum depression, is not ready to speak with her husband, David (Andrew Leeds). Fortunately, her sister-in-law Zoey is just the right person to turn to for her, and not just because she hears people’s inner feelings through heart songs. “David’s too close,” Lee tells TV Insider. “I feel like Emily’s

Emily, who is suffering from postpartum depression, is not ready to speak with her husband, David (Andrew Leeds). Fortunately, her sister-in-law Zoey is just the right person to turn to for her, and not just because she hears people’s inner feelings through heart songs. “David’s too close,” Lee tells TV Insider. “I feel like Emily’s

Emily, who is suffering from postpartum depression, is not ready to speak with her husband, David (Andrew Leeds). Fortunately, her sister-in-law Zoey is just the right person to turn to for her, and not just because she hears people’s inner feelings through heart songs. “David’s too close,” Lee tells TV Insider. “I feel like Emily’s

Cape Cod Church is hosting a lecture and question-and-answer session titled “Despair, Resiliency, and Hope: Understanding and Navigating Depression After COVID-19” with Dr. James Manganello. This will be available in person or live online Sunday, April 25, at 7 PM. In light of the unique challenges the pandemic poses, this talk will explore various types

Psoriasis is a skin condition that can cause areas of skin to become flushed, inflamed, and flaky. The appearance of psoriatic lesions may cause a person to feel anxious, depressed, or embarrassed. However, resources are available that may help people manage these conditions. Scientists do not fully understand the link between psoriasis and anxiety or

Using psychedelic drugs to tackle depression is a treatment that’s picking up support from medical experts. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine compared psilocybin, known as magic mushrooms, with a common antidepressant. The study saw improvements in patients using the drugs after just six weeks. Researchers say more tests need to

People walk in the rain in Times Square amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in New York City, New York, U.S., March 18, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri More young adults in the United States reported feeling anxious or depressed during the past six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and fewer people reported getting the help they