Singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen speaks to BBC arts editor Will Gompertz about his music, depression and the state of US politics, as he launches his autobiography. Read the story.
Bruce Springsteen on Music, Depression, and Trump
The Fascinating Link Between Eating Full-fat Yogurt and a Lower Risk of Depression
A new study found that women who ate a serving a day were 34% less likely to become depressed than women who ate less than half a serving a week. Read the story.
Better Depression Treatment Could Be Found in Blood Test
According to a recent study, an analysis of blood samples can highlight high levels of inflammation in a patient and help predict which drugs may not be effective. Other recent studies have found a link between increased inflammation and lower success rates from treatment. Read the story.
High Status Job Means You Are Less Likely to Respond to Treatment for Depression
A high-status job means that you are less likely to respond to standard treatment with medications for depression, an international study has found. These results may have implications for clinicians and their patients, employers, and public policy. Read the story.
Here’s Some Surprisingly Upbeat News About Depression
A new study by researchers at the University of Toronto found nearly 40 percent of Canadians who previously had depression reported feeling happiness or satisfaction almost daily. Although the study cannot predict future relapse, its lead author, Esme Fuller-Thomson, said a year without symptoms and a month feeling happy or satisfied every day is a very encouraging sign. Read the story.
The Fascinating Link Between Eating Full-Fat Yogurt and a Lower Risk of Depression
Women who regularly eat full-fat yogurt may be less likely to develop depression than those who eat it less often, according to a new study of nearly 15,000 people. Although the research could not prove a cause-and-effect relationship, the authors suggest that probiotics—live bacterial cultures present in fermented foods—may play a role in influencing mood. Read the rest of the Story.
Many Depressed Adults Not Getting Treatment: Study
Most American adults who suffer from depression aren’t getting treatment, a new study finds. After screening survey data on more than 46,000 people, researchers found that 8 percent had depression, but only a third were being treated for the mood disorder. Read the rest of the Story.
Bruce Springsteen Opens Up About His Drive, His Father and Depression on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’
Billboard magazine has a new interview with Bruce Springsteen and his new book, Born to Run, where he opens up about his depression: “It lasted for a long time,” but “didn’t affect my playing. It sneaks up on you.” Read the Rest of the Story.
Are Burnout and Depression the Same Thing?
A new article in the Wall Street Journal writes: “Burnout and depression are seen as two distinct health conditions in the medical world. A new study suggests they may be closer to one. Burnout is assumed to be related to job stress, but it may be a depressive syndrome that develops in response to chronic stress, researchers suggest. Read the rest of the Story.
Pokeman Go Reportedly Helping People’s Mental Health, Depression
We already know that exercise helps greatly with depression (along with virtually every other mental health problem), but being motivated to exercise when you’re depressed is a challenge. That’s why an engaging game like Pokémon Go can be helpful.Pokémon Go does this by encouraging people to get outside, take a walk, talk to others, and explore the world around them. Granted, it’s through their smartphone acting as an interface, but walking is walking, even if the motivation for doing so is to play a game. Read the full article.
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