ARTICLES RELATING TO DEPRESSION

Adult kids of substance abusers prone to depression

2013-05-17 09:47

The adult children of parents who were addicted to alcohol or drugs are at increased risk for depression.

Creative arts may help cancer patients cope

2013-05-14 09:57

Review shows participation in dance, music, art or writing can soothe anxiety, depression and pain.

Antidepressants linked to bleeding risk

2013-04-30 12:42

Taking antidepressant drugs around the time of surgery may increase risks associated with the procedure, a study says.

Forced exercise still beneficial

2013-04-26 09:03

Being forced to exercise may still protect against anxiety and stress a study shows.

Do you suffer from SAD?

2013-04-11 13:37

A reader shares her experience on dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder and offers some advice to those who might be also suffering from a case of the winter blues.

Poor 'health literacy' keeps patients from taking meds

2013-03-28 12:20

Adults with diabetes who didn't grasp health info often skipped needed drugs, says study.

When life gets too hard

2013-03-26 12:45

Father takes son’s life and his own after protection order.

Violent behaviour occurs in many sleepwalkers

2013-03-11 09:19

Adults don't always outgrow sleepwalking, and among those who don't, 58% may become violent and sometimes injure either themselves or their sleeping partner, a new study shows.

Post-natal anxiety more common thatn depression

2013-03-08 10:34

Study found nearly 1 in 5 women has post-partum anxiety, but it fades fairly quickly.

Self-help books help depressed people

2013-02-28 09:50

These low-intensity interventions deemed good first steps in treatment.

Exercise eases depression in obese

2013-02-19 10:20

Study found as little as 8 minutes of daily activity helped patients scheduled for weight-loss surgery.

Depression may affect shingles vaccine

2013-02-15 10:34

A new study shows that the shingles vaccine may be less effective in people with untreated depression.

Evil twin baby!

2013-02-13 14:04

Do babies come with a double who’s out to cause trouble?

Avatars may help ease depression

2013-02-12 09:18

Young adults, in a period of transition, are often reluctant to seek treatment for mental health problems because of the stigma, inadequate insurance coverage and difficulty finding a mental health care provider.

5 Telltale signs of depression

2013-02-06 00:00

Feeling powerless, bleak and beyond help? We all suffer from the blues now and again, but if these feelings persist it might be time to see a professional.

8 killer mom signs

2012-11-06 13:34

Postpartum psychosis can be catastrophic, but what are the signs?

Wannabe mommy

2012-10-18 09:19

Controlling desires and disappointments is hard when trying to conceive.

7 stress management tips

2012-10-09 10:31

Find out how to identify the signs of stress and how to deal with it.

You’re not alone

2012-08-23 09:56

5 helpful tips for parents who are struggling.

How to control your anger

2012-07-20 12:00

Short-fuse? Quick-tempered? Here are some practical solutions to help tame a temper in almost any situation.

5 telltale signs of depression

2012-06-14 12:00

Feeling blue? How do you know when it's time to seek professional help?

5 telltale signs of depression

2012-05-30 11:58

Feeling blue? How do you know when it's time to seek professional help?

How to control your anger

2012-05-15 12:00

Short-fuse? Quick-tempered? Here are some practical solutions to help tame a temper in almost any situation.

Don’ts for depressed friends

2012-02-15 12:00

So your friend, partner, sister etc. is depressed. Avoid saying the following at all costs.

 

Depression may boost stroke risk in women

2013-05-17 09:43

Although risk is still low, a study found that stroke risk nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s.

Daily gene rhythms off in depressed people

2013-05-14 09:48

Study found 'clock' in brain was disrupted in autopsies of those who suffered mental disorder at time of death, suggesting depression may be linked to a disturbance of circadian rhythms.

Antidepressants help bypass recovery

2013-05-02 12:56

The short-term use of antidepressants may aid the recovery of patients who underwent heart bypass surgery.

Antipsychotic meds don't help depression

2013-04-30 12:42

Antipsychotic drugs appear to be only slightly effective and are linked to unwelcome side effects, says a study.

Do you suffer from SAD?

2013-04-22 00:00

A reader shares her experience on dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder and offers some advice to those who might be also suffering from a case of the winter blues.

Magic mushroom trial hits stumbling block

2013-04-09 14:23

The world's first clinical trial designed to explore using a hallucinogen from magic mushrooms to treat people with depression has stalled.

10 feel-good tricks

2013-03-27 15:04

Feeling blue? Here are 10 things that could make you feel better fast.

Many women get post-natal depression

2013-03-15 09:21

A surprisingly high number of women have postpartum depressive symptoms, according to a new, large-scale study by a Northwestern Medicine® researcher.

Vision loss linked to depression

2013-03-11 06:38

People with depression are more likely to have self-reported vision loss, says study.

Nearest and dearest depressed?

2013-03-07 10:13

Depression

Don’ts for depressed friends

2013-02-21 00:00

So your friend, partner, sister etc. is depressed. Avoid saying the following at all costs.

How to get through a bad day

2013-02-18 11:40

Having the worst of days ever? Here's how to fight your way through it.

Hyper-parents linked to depressed kids

2013-02-14 12:26

Turbo-charged parents still running their university-aged children's schedules, laundry and vacations may be doing more harm than good.

How to get through a bad day

2013-02-12 12:27

Having the worst of days ever? Here's how to fight your way through it.

Don’ts for depressed friends

2013-02-06 16:14

So your friend, partner, sister etc. is depressed. Avoid saying the following at all costs.

“I want to kill myself”

2013-01-18 12:31

These practical resources and tips could help save your child’s life.

Bullied to death

2012-10-31 15:56

A teen's suicide is the 3rd high profile cyber-bullying death in weeks.

I hate your baby!

2012-10-11 11:46

Seeing someone else pregnant can be a real kick in the teeth.

Save that relationship!

2012-10-04 09:25

Brutal honesty can save your life (and your family), suggests Natalie.

How to control your anger

2012-08-14 12:00

Short-fuse? Quick-tempered? Here are some practical solutions to help tame a temper in almost any situation.

How to control your anger

2012-07-13 03:30

Short-fuse? Quick-tempered? Here are some practical solutions to help tame a temper in almost any situation.

“No kids, please, I’m depressed”

2012-06-06 14:16

Could this woman’s decision to be child-free rob the world of potential genius?

Are you burnt out?

2012-05-22 17:30

Just how close are you to the edge? Find out right here.

Pregorexia, the pregnancy eating disorder

2012-03-05 12:54

Eating disorder affects women who are “eating for two”.

How to control your anger

2012-01-18 12:00

Short-fuse? Quick-tempered? Here are some practical solutions to help tame a temper in almost any situation.

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