Depression

Persistent depressive disorder, formerly known as dysthymia, is a mood disorder with chronic (long-lasting) symptoms that may be less severe than those of major depressive disorder but last longer. The exact cause of persistent depressive disorder is unknown. However, there are specific criteria that are used by medical professionals to diagnose persistent depressive disorder. You […]

An earlier wake up time could pay dividends in drastically cutting the risk of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to new research. A team, led by Iyas Daghlas, BS, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, examined the association of genetically proxied morning diurnal preference with the risk of depression. While morning diurnal preference is linked to a

“Our genetics are set at birth so some of the biases that affect other kinds of epidemiological research tend not to affect genetic studies,” Daghlas said. Over 340 common genetic variants are known to influence a person’s natural tendency to sleep at a certain time. Researchers analyzed deidentified genetic data on the variants from as

Becoming a morning person — or at least training yourself to wake up earlier than usual — can lower your risk of depression, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The study showed that waking up just an hour earlier can reduce risk of major depression by 23%.

Andrew Miller talks about his experience with depression, and how the Vikings are reducing the stigma around mental health. Author: kare11.com Published: 7:54 AM CDT June 1, 2021 Updated: 7:54 AM CDT June 1, 2021

On this week’s “Mind Matters” series, Miller talks about his personal experiences and how the Vikings are reducing the stigma around mental health. Author: kare11.com Published: 6:56 AM CDT June 1, 2021 Updated: 6:53 AM CDT June 1, 2021

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Even in ordinary times, depression is a common problem for pregnant women and new mothers. Now, a new Stanford University-led study examining the extraordinary times of the COVID-19 era has found that pregnant women’s risk of depression nearly doubled after the pandemic struck. A new Stanford study that explores the possible effects of the COVID-19

The onslaught of the first wave of the COVID pandemic caused the country to shut down in an effort to protect its citizens. In an effort to curb the deadly virus, a nationwide lockdown was implemented for approximately 3 months in 2020. Now, on the heels of the devastating second wave, we see an ebb,

Andrew Miller talks about his experience with depression in this week’s “Mind Matters” series, and how the Vikings are reducing the stigma around mental health. EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are a Sunday fixture in the fall.  Behind the scenes, Andrew Miller is in charge of making sure the business operations of the team