Depression

Issuing a travel advisory, Vistara said that flights to and from Chennai, Thiruvanathapuram, Kochi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Ahmedabad might be impacted till 17 May. IndiGo also said that flights to and from Kerala’s Kannur will be impacted. The cyclone is likely to impact areas including the coast of Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Goa, and […]

Islanders across the Channel Islands are being encouraged to explore nature as part of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Getting out in the fresh air and enjoying nature has been a major coping strategy for many of us throughout the past year. Indeed, recent research has shown that having contact and interaction with nature

Depression is a mood disorder that affects over 17 million adults in the United States alone. However, the actual number is thought to be much higher, as many people with depression don’t seek treatment for various reasons (1, 2). Below are the five classifications of depressive disorders, which share features like sadness, irritable mood, a

Some days are easier than others when you have major depressive disorder (MDD), also known simply as depression. But other times, it can be more challenging to just get through your day-to-day activities. Whether it’s medication or therapy, it’s important that you stick with the treatment plan you’ve created with your doctor. But there

SALT LAKE CITY, April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a new nationwide poll, the GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor found that 83% of people with depression agree that life would be easier if others could understand their depression. Yet, most people who have not experienced depression may not be able to understand the challenges, including

Steven Levine, MD: You mentioned an important contraindication, which is bipolar disorder. Are there other contraindications to intranasal esketamine? Patricia Ares-Romero, MD, FASAM: Yes. We need to look at patients with a history of substance abuse. It’s not a contraindication, but it’s something to always keep in the back of your mind. Aneurysms are a

The low pressure area over the Arabian Sea near Lakshwadeep has intensified into a deep depression, said the Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday. According to the IMD, this depression will intensify into a cyclonic storm over the next 12 hours. “Deep Depression intensified into a Cyclonic Storm “Tauktae” (pronounced as

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Inside Pinnacle Interventional Psychiatry in Lakewood, the patients they treat have experienced some extreme lows. “I hit rock bottom a couple years ago,” said Michelle, a patient. “I was on the edge of suicide.” Michelle was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and anxiety. “I was always stuck,” she said. “I just had

Steven Levine, MD: Your notes of caution, guidance, and advice to look toward the data are very welcome. In the off-label prescription of ketamine over the last decade, we’ve seen a lot of excitement and enthusiasm—at some points, ahead of the data. Although there have been many studies looking at racemic IV [intravenous] ketamine for

Wellness Are you depressed or is it just the baby blues? In this episode of the NewsMD podcast, “Health Fusion,” Viv Williams and an Olmsted Medical Center obstetrician and gynecologist discuss risks, symptoms and treatment for postpartum depression. Written By: Vivien Williams | 11:40 am, May 14, 2021