A work-focused, telephone counseling program for depressed employees not only improves depression but also leads to increased productivity and decreased costs, reports a study in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)…….click here to continue reading
Valentine's Day is upon us. Every year, hate it or love it, the event seems to trigger strong reactions in each of us. But can Valentine's Day cause you to fall into a more serious depression?……click here to continue reading
Many depression patients have failed with antidepressant medications. YNN's Kafi Drexel tells us about a new technology called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS therapy which aims to control the patient's mood…….click here to continue reading
A smart phone app in development for depression patients tracks contacts and movement, and prompts activities when patterns show withdrawal. Katherine Harmon reports……click here to continue reading
A smartphone app in development for depression patients tracks contacts and movement and prompts activities when patterns show withdrawal. Katherine Harmon reports…….click here to continue reading
Q. I participated in two clinical trials of ketamine for depression. The infusion was not pleasant, but a few hours later, my depression was mysteriously lifted. It was as though someone carefully cleaned, polished and rejuvenated every cell in my brain. It was not a feeling of being high; it was completely different from anything I had ever experienced in my entire life…….click here to continue reading
Unfortunately, depression is a common problem among Americans. With 18.8 million Americans suffering from depression each and every year, it isn't any wonder that athletes may be among those that are affected by depression…….click here to continue reading
( Society for Research in Child Development ) A longitudinal study of children in the middle years of childhood has found that depression forecasts problems in peer relationships, including being victimized by peers and problems being accepted by peers. For the study, researchers looked at 480 youths from fourth through sixth grades and used child, classmate, parent, and teacher surveys to ………click here to continue reading
( Arizona State University ) A new study provides evidence that adolescents who suffer from depression are more likely to develop difficulty in peer relationships including being bullied at school. It's often assumed that being bullied leads to psychological problems, such as depression, but the study doesn't support this line of thought…….click here to continue reading
Depression is a common complaint among both men and women. Just turn on the television and you will see numerous commercials for antidepressants. We live in a fast paced, hectic world. Yoga is a wonderful way to relieve depression, either on its own or as a compliment to traditional………click here to continue reading