A team of researchers based at the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University in China has identified a possible link between a type of gut bacteria and depression in women who have not yet entered menopause. The microbe, Klebsiella aerogenes, was found to break down a form of estrogen called “estradiol.” Estradiol is a female sex […]
Exercise Helps Severe Depression as Well as Drugs and Therapy
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that exercise may be an effective treatment for depression. Most recently, the British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that exercise helps severe depression and can be just as good a treatment as medication or therapy. The meta-analysis included data from 41 studies and included 2,265 people […]
Can Daylight Saving Time Cause Depression?
Daylight saving time (DST) is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour from its standard time during the summer months. It also involves setting it back by one hour during the winter. This means that for a designated period, standard time is temporarily advanced by one hour to increase the amount of […]
Types of Depression Explained
Depression is a mental health condition that can affect anyone at any point in their life. While it can be challenging to understand the importance of mental well-being, it is critical to acknowledge different types of depression to differentiate them from everyday feelings of sadness. Depression can manifest in varying ways and can be classified […]
Solution Focused Therapy: How it helps to change your life
Imagine what life would be like without the problems you have. What would you see yourself doing that’s different? How would that transform the way you feel each day? What difference would that make for you and the people you love? If these questions seem strange or challenging, things may have been difficult for so […]
Britney Spears Details Her Struggles With Depression
When Britney Spears went before a judge via a phone call on June 24, 2021 to plead for the removal of her thirteen-year-long conservatorship, the public saw for the first time just how much she has endured during that time. In a 24-minute statement, she spoke to a Los Angeles probate judge about how she […]
People With Multiple Diagnoses More Likely to Stop ADHD Treatment
People with additional diagnoses were more likely to stop their ADHD medications than those with only an ADHD diagnosis. Researchers say this may be because of the side effects associated with stimulant medications. Genetic risk for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder were also linked to an increased risk of quitting medication. Learning why people quit may […]
Depression Risk Triples When Worker Mental Health Is Not Supported
Australian researchers have found that when organizations don’t take care of worker mental health, those employees are three times as likely to become depressed. Long working hours may also increase their risk for major depression. In addition, high worker engagement may lead to longer working hours and the subsequent development of depression. How work climate […]
Which Antidepressants Contain Gluten?
If you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity you probably already know how tricky it is to determine whether medications like antidepressants contain gluten. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does regulate food and drink labelling, there is currently no similar regulation for over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Legislation has been proposed that […]
What Causes Anxiety? These Sources May Surprise You
Anxiety is a serious condition that can worsen over time. When it flares up, your entire day can feel ruined, and panic can ensue. Yet, your anxiety might not come from a source that you anticipate. Here are a few triggers that may surprise you:
