People attached to their pets more likely to be depressed during lockdown
People who are strongly attached to their pets were more likely to suffer mental health problems during the Covid-19 lockdown than those who are less...
Tag: depression
How to avoid the blues on Blue Monday
“What is Blue Monday?" Blue Monday is the name of a day in January said to be the most depressing day of the year. The...
Blue Monday: how to give support
Blue Monday: A timely reminder of how to support someone with depression, anxiety – by Priory experts: • Offer your undivided attention • Never underestimate...
Depression study on metabolic differences
Metabolic differences in the diagnosis of and treatment refinement for episodic and chronic depression: A study carried out in the University of Eastern Finland discovered...
Suicide rates in menopausal women up 6%
Suicide rates among women aged 45 to 54 — the most common age to be experiencing menopause and perimenopause — have risen 6% in the...
SAD, depression and ways to cope
How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is different from other forms of depression - and how to cope with SAD in a pandemic as seasons change....
Mental Health: 19 Proven Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Prolonged stress is bad for us. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental health problem. Stress also causes an increase in cortisol levels,...
Histamine could be a key player in depression
Histamine could be a key player in depression, according to study in mice. Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a 'feel-good molecule' and antidepressants' ability to boost...
Psilocybin, the magic mushroom compound for treating depression
Psilocybin the magic mushroom compound for treating depression: The compound performs at least as well as leading antidepressant medication in small study. Psilocybin, the active...
The early signs of depression
The early signs of depression can be misinterpreted, with people mistaking them for other issues. When experiencing the symptoms, people often attribute them to stress,...
