Depression

Many of you wrote to say I suggested yoga and diet can cure depression. In no way do I believe that. Depression is a disease such as any other and requires medical attention, love and support. I suggested medical counseling in a previous column, but I wish I had been clearer in my belief that […]

Hooray if you’re a morning lark because your natural sleep habits, or circadian rhythms, are aligned with traditional 8 to 5 work schedules and school drop-off times. But it’s a bummer if you’re a night owl, primed to perform better in the afternoon and evening and stay up late, according to a new study published

Ian Sweet On Anxiety, Depression And Recovery: “I’m Learning To Not Sacrifice My Own Health And Well-Being For Others”  grammy.com

PARIS — For Paula Badosa, the winning and accompanying expectations came far too quickly, as they often do for women in tennis, with some pretty terrible effects. In 2015, she became the French Open junior champion, and began to hear all the talk of the glamour and glory that she would soon achieve. Two years

Sojung Jeong of Jackson Lewis has entered an appearance for Centers Health Care in a pending lawsuit over alleged disability discrimination. The suit was filed March 8 in New Jersey District Court by Console Mattiacci Law on behalf of Britney Grisso-Leahey, who alleges that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated her PTSD and depression. The case, assigned

In Defense of ECT  Psychiatric Times

Once trapped in a deep depression that prompted thoughts of suicide, Wynne Lee appeared to have conquered her demons and had high hopes for her future. Lee, now 23, went public with the mental health struggles that began at age 12. She took community college classes after graduating early from Diamond Bar High. And she

Atopic dermatitis (eczema), an inflammatory skin condition, may be linked to other forms of inflammation in the body that can affect your mental health. While eczema can sometimes trigger mental health symptoms, stress and anxiety may trigger your eczema rashes, too. Treatment options are available to help both atopic dermatitis and mental health conditions. Therapy

Depressed little boy sitting by the window, wearing surgical mask. getty As we’ve learned over the last year, one of the hardest things about tackling a novel virus is dealing with the unknowns. COVID-19 spread in what felt like an instant across the globe, and here we are a year later, still learning about what

A new study identifies a novel biomarker indicating resilience to chronic stress. This biomarker is largely absent in people suffering from major depressive disorder, and this absence is further associated with pessimism in daily life, the study finds.  Nature Communications published the research by scientists at Emory University.  The researchers used brain imaging to identify differences