Depression

Street trees can help reduce the need for antidepressants among city dwellers, according to new research. Its findings back up studies that indicate time spent among foliage and in nature can help relieve a number of stress-related conditions. Socio-economic inequalities often correlate with inequalities in tree distribution. Planting more urban trees could help address this […]

The CEO of Genies has struggled with anxiety and depression, but his avatar is helping him. Akash Nigam Imagine a digital avatar and you may think of a video game, virtual conference, or social media feature. Genies CEO, Akash Nigam, has a different vision of what digital avatars can be. By his LinkedIn profile, it

Extrapulmonary comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, are highly prevalent in COPD. Additionally, previous studies suggest that depression affects between 24.6% and 27.1% pf patients with COPD. Also, one study found that around 40% of patients with COPD experienced depressive symptoms. “The high prevalence of depression and anxiety is concerning because these problems are

SAINT-CLOUD, France, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ethypharm announces today that it has acquired exclusive rights for two CE-marked digital therapies, deprexis® and vorvida®, developed by GAIA AG (GAIA),  a global leader in digital therapeutics. With these innovative clinically-proven digital therapies, Ethypharm strengthens its product offering to support patients and healthcare providers in its core area

Hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly improve accessibility and quality of life for people with aural impairments, but for some users, sociocultural issues and perceived stigma may leave them unwilling to wear the devices. While some individuals try to conceal their devices, others may choose to abandon them altogether. Other hearing aid users have

Haiyan Jiao,1 Hongjun Yang,1 Zhiyi Yan,1 Jianbei Chen,1 Mengbai Xu,1 Youming Jiang,1 Yueyun Liu,1 Zhe Xue,1 Qingyu Ma,2 Xiaojuan Li,2 Jiaxu Chen1,2 1School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China; 2Formula-Pattern Research center, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China

Rates of depression have tripled in the U.S. since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and most recent estimates suggest these numbers remain elevated compared with pre-pandemic rates of mental health problems. Even before the pandemic, depression was a leading source of disability, affecting over 17 million Americans each year. In a society where mental

Struggling with depression, also called major depressive disorder, can take a serious toll on every aspect of your life. If you suspect your mood or behavior changes are related to depression, it’s important to talk to your doctor to find out if you have this mental disorder. While there is no definitive test for depression,

Depression and anxiety rates have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Columbia have said. The team have found that closure of public transportation seemed to cause more of an increase to rates than any other COVID-related closures. Lead researcher Dr João Castaldelli-Maia, from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, said: “Our research

The Great Depression led to many hobbies we enjoy now. The pandemic created many new ones.  Arizona Daily Sun