Depression

Dear editor I read, with great interest, the article by Mirza et al reviewing the prevalence of depression and anxiety amongst medical students, and the psychological wellbeing of this population.1 As a medical student, I am familiar with the endemic nature of depression and anxiety amongst young people, and empathise with those who feel reluctant […]

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Spartanburg mental health specialists are tracking the lingering effects of the pandemic on your mental health. Even though the cases of coronavirus are decreasing, they’re concerned about the damage already done. A year for the books and certainly one Cheyenne Williams said she won’t forget. “It was a rough time for

Popular television shows and movies can bolster teenagers’ mental health and help them cope with bullying, sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and depression when these issues are depicted with empathy and appropriate resources are provided, a report published today by UCLA’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers shows. And the need is great. Recent research has shown that

Effort to help more new moms battling depression  KOKH FOX25

Q. I was a participant in a phase 3 clinical trial for esketamine, which came to market as the nasal spray Spravato. The Food and Drug Administration approved it for treatment-resistant major depression, a condition I’ve suffered from for 15+ years. The effect was profound: an immediate relief of all suicidal ideation and brain fog,

Wellness This edition of the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast features an #AskMayoMom episode hosted by Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic Children’s Center. Joining Mattke to discuss teens and depression are Dr. Paige Partain, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, and Hannah Mulholland, a Mayo Clinic pediatric social worker. Written By: Mayo Clinic News Network | 1:21 pm, May 7, 2021

IMAGE: Yalda T. Uhls view more  Credit: UCLA Center for Scholars and Storytellers Popular television shows and movies can bolster teenagers’ mental health and help them cope with bullying, sexual assault, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and depression when these issues are depicted with empathy and appropriate resources are provided, a report published by UCLA’s Center for

Researchers from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business have tracked the mental health impact of the pandemic on Ontario working parents in a new report which suggests women have been hit harder and the age of children hasn’t been a major factor in wellness. Work, Family, Life During a Pandemic focuses specifically on employed parents

Respiratory-trained nurses, with their specialist skill set have been particularly valuable from the start of the coronavirus pandemic in managing acutely unwell patients, up-skilling colleagues as well as maintaining routine clinical work. This has involved providing expert support and advice to patients with chronic respiratory diseases. Many of these patients are in the extremely clinically

While researching risk factors for depression, I came across a study from Rush University Medical Center that I found very interesting, even though it’s a few years old. Researchers there found that eating a diet that emphasizes vegetables, fruits and whole grains may help to reduce your risk of depression. They found that people in