Psychologist Eric Maisel, Ph.D. explores whether the misery of symptoms experts call “depression” is really a “mental disorder”. Read the Story.
Does Depression Exist?
Harnessing Smartphone, Apps to Beat Depression
There’s now a new smartphone app that determines when you’re depressed and urges you to reach out to friends. Read the Story.
Depression Defies Rush to Find Evolutionary Upside
Some evolutionary psychologists think that while depression is painful, it can conceal something positive. However, this article from The New York Times explores why most treating psychiatrists disagree. Read The Story
Mechanism Sheds Light on How the Brain Reacts to Stress
Prolonged exposure to stress can lead to anxiety disorders and depression. Read The Story
Working Too Much is Correlated with a Big Increase in Risk for Depressive Episodes
The odds of a major depressive episode are more than double for those working 11 or more hours per day compared to those who only work 7 to 8 hours. Read the Story
Combating Depression With Meditation, Diet
Dr. Andrew Weil writes of an ‘integrative’ approach to mental health, warding off mild and moderate depression with an anti-inflammatory diet, exercise and activities. Read The Story
Depression and Chronic Stress Accelerates Aging
People with recurrent depressions or those exposed to chronic stress exhibits shorter telomeres in white blood cells.
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Battling Depression? New Study Reveals What Consumers Need to Know Before Buying Fish Oil
In the latest issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, a team of Columbia Psychiatry researchers reveals information that could be significant to the over 20 million people in the United States who suffer from major depression.
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Depression In Command
This interesting article from the Wall Street Journal takes a look at a number of mentally ill leaders who were able to lead effectively in times of great crisis due to the unique abilities resulting from their illnesses.
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