Depression News

University of York researchers and their clinical NHS colleagues are expanding a project to investigate the health and wellbeing of newborn babies and their parents to include a study of depression during pregnancy and early motherhood.

Pregnancy may be a stressful and overwhelming time for mothers-to-be. Thoughts about whether they will be a good mom, if the baby will be healthy, and if they can financially support their newborn, begin to consume the minds of pregnant women.

Good mental health can be defined as a balanced, healthy approach to life that is reflected in ones attitude.

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Slightly more than 6 percent of U.S. teens take prescription medications for a mental health condition such as depression or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , a new survey shows.

A recently discovered, aggressive strain of HIV leads to faster development of AIDS than other HIV strains, according to a new study.

"We need to have a few more successful drives," another organizer, Frank Brunacci, added.

Human bodies need regular exercise in order to stay healthy. There are countless physical benefits to exercise, such as losing weight , getting stronger, building stamina, improving cardiovascular health, and enhancing flexibility, but the benefits don't stop there.

A SOLDIER took his own life after suffering from depression and anxiety about life outside the army, an inquest has heard.

Ian Hastings, from Arnold, has set up Muted and is aiming to take the charity UK-wide with a plan to reduce the stigma around depression for men and give people an outlet to get help.

Written by by Michele Lerner , Daily Finance Are your financial worries giving you a headache? Be careful, or that could be just the beginning of bigger health issues that are being tied to out-of-control debt problems.

Even mild bouts of depression may worsen the health complications that often go along with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

THE strategy pledges to improve the diagnosis of depression and anxiety and ensure a more regular review of those on long-term drug treatment for mental illnesses.

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Statistics show that approximately 10 percent of the American population suffers from depression, and that number is on the increase.

There are more than 19 million adults in the United States living with depression and many more people could be suffering but are unaware that what they are feeling is depression, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

A heart-breaking tragedy took place Tuesday evening when Scott Bybee, age of 26, took his life at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' temple in Las Vegas.

International Journal of Clinical Practice , Vol. 61, No. 12. , pp. 2030-2040, doi:10.1111/j.1742-1241.2007.01602.x The objectives of the present review were to summarise the key findings from the clinical literature regarding the neurobiology of major depressive disorder and their implications for maximising treatment outcomes.

The Dennis H. Jones Living Well Network and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare are seeing increased activity in the second year of helping people navigate depression, stress and the challenges of life.

Depression can be debilitating and is very different from just feeling unhappy. Usually, there is a reason for unhappiness such as being rejected or not getting the job you wanted.