Depression

HEALTH 2 days ago

Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds

People who suffer from depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia later in life, a new study from Penn Medicine found. A psychologist offers potential reasons.

United Kingdom 4 days ago

Depression, anxiety, long-term COVID-19 symptoms drive increase in UK residents unable to work

Official figures show that depression, anxiety, and long-term COVID-19 symptoms have been the primary factors contributing to the rise in the number of Britons who are too ill to work.

HEALTH 5 days ago

Be well: Stop ‘summer sadness’ with these expert tips

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is often linked to the dark winter months, but it can rear its head any time of year. Experts offer tips on how to handle depressive symptoms in summer.

HEALTH July 10

Ozempic diabetes and weight loss medication under investigation after a few reports of suicidal thoughts

The popular medications Ozempic and Saxenda from Novo Nordisk are being investigated after three people experienced an increase in thoughts of suicide and self-harm.

HEALTH July 9

‘Bed rotting’ is self-care, some insist, but mental health expert shares warnings about social media trend

“Bed rotting" — spending long periods of time in bed — is gaining popularity on social media. Downtime can be beneficial but experts warn that too much can be harmful.

HEALTH July 3

Singing with others for health and wellness: It can 'renew the spirit and adjust the mindset’

Music can be a form of therapy, especially singing with others, according to a growing body of research examining the health and wellness benefits of this activity. Here are details.

Australia July 3

Australia becomes 1st country to allow patients with depression, PTSD take psychedelics

Australia has officially become the world’s first country to legalize the use of psychedelic substances to treat patients suffering from either depression or PTSD.

US June 24

'Exhausted' pastors suffering decline in overall health, respect, friendship: study

The overall health of pastors in the U.S. has plunged since 2015 as more say they face declining respect from their community and lack of true friends, according to a recent study.

HEALTH June 21

Spike in teen depression aligns with rise of social media, new poll suggests: ‘It’s not going anywhere’

The share of teens with depressive symptoms could be tied to an increase in social media use, according to an analysis of findings from an annual poll conducted by the University of Michigan.

Artificial Intelligence June 21

AI tech identifies suicide risk in military veterans before it's too late: 'Flipping the model'

New AI tech developed by ClearForce, a Virginia tech company, aims to identify suicide risks in veterans by changing the model on suicide prevention.