Scientists have long theorized that epilepsy and depression share some sort of connection. In fact, as early as 400 B.C., the “father of medicine,” Hippocrates, wrote that, “Melacholics ordinarily become epileptics, and epileptics, melancholics: what determines the preference is the direction the malady takes; if it bears upon the body, epilepsy, if upon the intelligence, melancholy.” […]
Month: January 2018
Transgender Children Who Receive Family Support Have Less Depression
As more and more Americans begin to live openly as transgender individuals, including young children and teens, questions have arisen about how these young people are faring. Statistics show that transgender people tend to have greater rates of depression, suicidality and anxiety than the general population. But, could this trend be reversed if families were […]
To-Do List Can Shut Off Rumination and Help You Sleep
Do you find yourself unable to fall asleep at night because you can’t stop thinking about how much you need to get done the next day? Baylor University researchers say the key to falling asleep may be taking some time before bed to jot down a to-do list. The lead scientist on the study, Michael […]
