Students, rejoice, your sleepless nights may have more benefits than earning you an A. That all-too-familiar feeling of “tension but fatigue” from not getting enough sleep for just one night may actually have antidepressant effects, according to a study led by a team at Northwestern University. Although chronic sleep deprivation has been studied extensively, scientists … Read more
For those suffering from stubbornly resistant forms of severe depression, ketamine is increasingly emerging as a solution. Years of research have hinted at the therapeutic potential of the dissociative anesthetic where other drugs have failed, promising the benefits of electroconvulsive therapy with far fewer risks. Despite all the enthusiasm, separating hope from hype has been … Read more
The risk of depression is strongly linked to genetics. But a new analysis published in Natural mental health shows that following seven healthy lifestyle habits can significantly reduce this risk and even overcome a genetic predisposition. To conduct the study, researchers from Fudan University in China and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom … Read more
Regular exercise, in any form, is as good for our minds as it is for our bodies. It is proven to produce happy hormones, like dopamine and serotonin, and help prevent disease. But could it also be a way to overcome or at least alleviate more serious mental health problems, like depression? Potentially, yes. A … Read more
Young adults in the United States suffer from anxiety and depression at twice the rate of adolescents, and more than half say their lives lack meaning or purpose, according to a new report from Harvard University. The report, titled “On Edge: Understanding and Preventing Mental Health Problems in Young Adults,” was released Tuesday by the … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of many students. A new study found that cases of depression and anxiety were even worse among racial minority students in their schools. According to the University of Georgia study, more than half of students at a predominantly white university who identified as non-white … Read more
Rates of depression and anxiety, high even before COVID-19, have increased in recent years thanks to the pandemic. The World Health Organization estimates that these diseases affect a quarter of the world’s population and cost the global economy $1 trillion per year. Treatment includes talk therapy, but much can be done within the confines of … Read more
Heated yoga sessions led to a reduction in depression symptoms in a recent trial conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Half of the 80 trial participants were prescribed at least two 90-minute Bikram yoga sessions over an 8-week period, while the other half of … Read more
3 percent of adults experience seasonal affective disorder during the winter season By Victoria Allen, science editor Published: 8:19 p.m. EDT, October 22, 2023 | Update: 3:29 a.m. EDT, October 23, 2023 As winter approaches, with its gloomy days and longer nights, it’s no wonder we can feel a little down. But experts may have … Read more
High-functioning depression or functional depression is a term used to describe a mental state in which a person is able to function normally but gradually loses interest in social activities and feels empty or numb internally, experiencing less pleasure and joy. than before. High-functioning depression is not a medical diagnosis, but a term used in … Read more