According to recent studies, individuals who have been treated for alcohol or substance abuse are about 10 times more likely than members of the general population to die by suicide. The news is often filled with stories of celebrities and others in the public eye who battled a very private addiction and then ended their […]
Is There Racial Bias in Depression Screening?
Could it be that many black teens with depression are not being properly diagnosed and treated due to racial bias in depression screening? A study published online on October 26, 2017 in the Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research indicates that this may indeed be occurring. The study looked at a common depression […]
Epilepsy and Depression Share Genetic Link?
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.” […]
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 […]
Internet Safety Tips
Please read through our Internet Safety Tips. We do our very best to keep our chat room safe, but it is important that you follow these safety tips anytime you are on the Internet. You can safely click on URLs we have posted on our website, but we can’t guarantee that URLs posted from chatters […]
Suicide and Men: Risks and Resources for Help
Suicide is a tragedy that impacts all types of people in the United States. While it can impact all different kinds of families, there are some characteristics that can signal those who are most at risk of considering suicide. Those who are having suicidal thoughts need to know that there are resources that can provide […]
Hillary Clinton Suffering From Depression?
When Hillary Clinton attended her first public event following her defeat by Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, many were stunned by the change in her appearance, raising the question whether she might possibly be suffering from depression. In video of the speech given by Clinton at a gala for the Children’s Defense […]
Sleep and Seasonal Affective Disorder Genetic Link Found
According to a February 22, 2016 report appearing in PNAS, scientists have discovered a gene which may provide a link between certain patterns of sleep and seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression which is characterized by its tendency to recur during a particular season each year. Although it can occur […]
Depression Sanctuary Is Now Open!
Do you have depression? Do you need a safe and supportive place on the Internet where you can discuss issues that concern you with other like-minded people? Depression Sanctuary may be just what you looking for. Depression Sanctuary provides moderated chat rooms for those with depression and other mental illnesses. It was originally started as […]
