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How To Recognize If You Have Depression
Depression is not always easy to recognize, but identifying the symptoms is the first step toward getting the help you need.
Too Much Screen Time Linked to Adolescent Brain Changes and Increased Depression and Anxiety in New Study
MRI scans show structural changes in the brains of adolescents who spend greater amounts of time on cell phones, video games. TVs and other screens. Researchers say these changes were associated with increased depression and anxiety.
Adults with ADHD More Likely to Suffer Symptoms of Depression than Adults with Autism, Study Finds
ADHD personality traits are more strongly linked to anxiety and depression than autism traits, researchers discover.
Exercise Is Good Medicine for Kids with Depression, New Study Finds
Aerobic exercise can help ease symptoms of depression in children and adolescents, according to researchers.
HealthDay Now: How the New Suicide And Crisis Lifeline is Answering the Call to Reach More in Distress
HealthDay’s Mabel Jong is joined by Colleen Carr, Director of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, and Cal Beyer, a member of the NAASP Executive Committee and a Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing specialist, about the rollout of the shortened 988 lifeline. Beyer and Carr will discuss how the lifeline works, why expanding mental health resources needs to be prioritized, and what more needs to be done to ensure equitable support of those in need.
Depression Hurting Nearly 1 in 10 Americans, Study Finds
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans report experiencing major depression with kids 12-18 being hit hardest, researchers fund.
Half of Moms with Children on the Autism Spectrum Have Depression, New Study Finds
Mothers with children on the autism spectrum report much higher symptoms of depression than mothers of neurotypical children, researchers find.
With 'Chemical Imbalance’ Theory in Doubt, What’s Next for Depression Care?
HealthDay’s Mabel Jong will be joined by Dr. Joanna Moncrieff, professor of psychiatry at University College London, and Dr. Srijan Sen, professor of depression and neurosciences at the University of Michigan. Moncrieff and Sen will discuss the future of depression treatment -- within the context of a large systematic review, co-authored by Moncrieff, that found no evidence to back up the “chemical imbalance” theory linking depression and low serotonin levels.
Study Finds No Evidence Depression Is Caused by Chemical Imbalance
Researchers say depression is not likely caused by a chemical imbalance, but instead by stressful life events.
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Loneliness Can Cut Survival After a Cancer Diagnosis: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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There's a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States, and feelings of isolation have been linked to heart disease, stroke and other health conditions.
Now, new research suggests that cancer survivors who feel lonely may be more likely to die than survivors who have more ...
Helping Others as Volunteers Helps Kids 'Flourish': Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 1, 2023
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Kids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.
That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in community service are often thriving, physically and mentally.
Overall, kids who'd volunt...
Men's Mental Health: Symptoms, Treatments & Where to Find Help
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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When it comes to mental health, men don't always seek help when they need it. But maybe they should.
June is Men's Mental Health Month, so here are the most common mental health conditions men experience, the symptoms that...
The Most Common Depression Medications, Explained
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
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You've been diagnosed with depression. What's next?
The cornerstone of treatment remains antidepressants, so it's likely your doctor will prescribe one for you, but which one might be best?
You will join millions around the world who struggle with how to treat the ...
Heavy Marijuana Use Might Raise Risk of Bipolar Disorder, Depression
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 26, 2023
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Heavy users of marijuana might face an increased risk of bipolar disorder and depression, a new study suggests.
The analysis of more than 6.6 million Danish individuals found that having cannabis use disorder doubled or even tripled the odds for most forms of depression ...
Depression Treatments: Medications, Lifestyle Changes & More
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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Depression is a debilitating condition that can leave its millions of sufferers in despair.
Globally, an estimated 5% of adults suffer from depression, according to the World Health Or...
Ketamine Beats Shock Therapy in Easing Tough-to-Treat Depression
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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Ketamine may be an alternative to shock treatment for people with treatment-resistant major depression, a new study suggests.
Currently, patients with major depressive disorder who don't find a medication or therapy that works may undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT),...
5-HTP Supplement: What Is It, and Can It Help You?
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues.
Here's a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile, side effects and drug interactions, and the potential health ...
PTSD, Other Mental Health Ills Haunt Gunshot Survivors
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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For people who survive gunshot wounds, the trauma may leave mental scars that worsen with time, a new study finds.
Among 87 adults treated for gun injuries at a Wisconsin trauma center, many had worsening symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression s...
'Complex' Genetic Links Between Marijuana Use, Psychiatric Ills
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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A subset of people may be at high risk for both psychiatric disorders and for using marijuana, based on their genetics, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of Oslo in Norway have found that some of the genetic variants associated with cannabis use ...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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Ever heard of the winter blues? This common phrase is used to describe that blah feeling that strikes during winter months when the weather is cold and the sky is gray in many parts of the country.
The reality is, the winter blues is a form of depression.
“When t...
Bipolar Disorder: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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More than 10 million people in the United States are living with bipolar disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illn...
Everything to Know About Ketamine for Depression Treatment
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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Did you know that ketamine is one of the newest possible methods for treating depression?
For a better understanding of ketamine treatment, here are explanations of what it is, how it helps depression, what types of depression it can help with, its side effects and what ...
Postpartum Depression: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatments
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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Becoming a mother is an experience like no other -- a time of joy, anticipation and love. But, for some women, new motherhood can come with challenging emotions.
Many women struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety and overwhelming exhaustion. These emotional struggles,...
The Different Types of Depression, Explained
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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An estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
This mental health disorder permeates all are...
Study Shows Season, Time of Day When Suicidal Thoughts Most Likely
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2023
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While people might assume suicide is more common in the darker months of winter, it actually peaks in spring and early summer.
Researchers investigating what's happening have found that suicidal thoughts peak in December but then take a few months to reach a “tipping p...
Am I Depressed? The Most Common Symptoms to Look Out For
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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Think you might be struggling with depression? It's not always easy to recognize, but identifying the symptoms is the first step toward getting the help you need.
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In the United Sta...
In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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Half of U.S. parents think social media is bad for their kids' mental health, a new survey reveals.
The finding highlights growing concerns about how these platforms affect children's and adolescents' well-being, according to the On Our Sleeves Movement for Children's M...
U.S. Surgeon General Announces National Plan to Fight 'Loneliness Epidemic'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared war on what he calls a "loneliness epidemic" in the United States.
Which Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2023
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Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair and even trying to die by suicide.
But figuring out who is at highest risk for harming themselves has been a daunting challenge. Until ...
Suicide Rates Among U.S. Adolescents Doubled in 10 Years
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2023
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Suicides among the youngest U.S. teenagers were rising for years before the pandemic — with school stress, social media and guns standing as potential factors, according to a new study.
Researchers found that between 2008 and 2018, the suicide rate among 13- a...
In California Study, Many Veterans at Risk of Suicide Have Unlocked Gun at Home
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2023
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A new study on veterans, gun storage and suicidal thoughts points to an urgent need for mental health and substance-related services, according to researchers.
Psychotherapy's Hidden Bonus: Healthier Hearts
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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Treating depression with talk therapy may provide protection against heart disease, new research suggests.
As depression lifts, people may begin to engage more in healthy eating and exercise, investigators believe.
Rate of U.S. Kids Attempting Suicide by Overdose Rose During Pandemic
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2023
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The number of kids who attempted suicide using over-the-counter or easily accessible medications is up sharply, a new study shows.
This research spotlights a pediatric mental health crisis, said researchers from the University of Virginia Health System, who reviewed data...
Could Better Access to Marijuana Be Linked to Rising Suicide Rates?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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Suspected suicide attempts linked to marijuana overdoses have been steadily increasing over the past decade, a new study reports.
National Poison Data System records show a 17% yearly increase in reports of suicidal people who have been poisoned by using too much cannabi...
Intimate Relationships a Factor in 1 in 5 Suicides
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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One in five people who die by suicide experienced intimate partner problems that included divorce, separation, arguments and violence, new research shows.
“I think people hear the term intimate partner problems and go straight to intimate partner violence. That is a co...
Depression Around Pregnancy Could Raise Women's Heart Risks
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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Depression during pregnancy may be linked to heart disease as soon as two years later, new research suggests.
This is true even when patients don't have high blood pressure during pregnancy, the research team reports April 19 in the Journal of the American Heart Ass...
For Kids With Mental Health Issues, Pediatricians Are Often Only Source for Care
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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With so many American kids and teens dealing with depression or anxiety, pediatricians are increasingly stepping in as mental health care providers. Now, a new study suggests they are doing a decent job -- but too few kids are being referred for talk therapy.
Researche...
How to Find a Therapist Who Fits Your Needs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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Deciding to go into therapy is a big move, one that people sometimes struggle with for a variety of reasons.
But now that you've realized therapy would be helpful for you, how to find a therapist? It's important to know what outcome you're hoping for and what you feel y...
U.S. Suicide Rates Began to Rise Again in 2021
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
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In a disappointing finding, a new report shows that suicide rates in America are on the upswing again after a momentary, and minute, decline.
According to researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate increased from 10.7 people pe...
Curbing Opioid Prescriptions Won't Raise Suicide Rates: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2023
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Over the past few years the escalating opioid crisis has touched off a complex debate about how best to reign in suicide risk among patients who are prescribed the addictive painkillers.
The question: Could rapidly cutting back on legal opioid prescriptions help, or migh...
Sen. John Fetterman Discharged From Hospital With Depression 'in Remission'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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After six weeks of in-patient treatment at Walter Reed National MIlitary Medical Center, Sen. John Fetterman is back home in western Pennsylvania and in remission from depression.
Fetterman will return to th...
Fatal Drug ODs Among U.S. Seniors Have Quadrupled in 20 Years
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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Drug overdose deaths -- both accidental and intentional -- have quadrupled over the past 20 years among older adults in the United States, a new study finds.
This increase in people ages 65 and older suggests the need for greater mental health and substance use policies,...
Living Near Noisy Traffic Might Raise Suicide Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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Living with a lot of transportation noise can increase your risk of suicide, new research suggests.
A study from Switzerland found that with every 10-decibel increase of average road traffic noise at home, risk for suicides rose by 4%. An association between railway nois...
Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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Children's screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds.
Children ages 9 and 10 who spend more time on smartphones, tablets, video games and TV exhibited higher levels...
Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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Children with mental health problems are flooding America's hospitals.
A new study of 4.8 million pediatric hospitalizations between 2009 and 2019 found that the number of acute care hospitalizations for kids with mental health problems increased significantly. In 2019, ...
AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure
- American Heart Association News
- March 28, 2023
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People with irregular sleep patterns may face substantially higher odds of high blood pressure than those who stick to a schedule, even when they get the recommended amount of sleep each night, new research suggests.
The study, published Tuesday in the journal Hypertensi...
Stress Might Mean Worse Sleep for Many Gay & Lesbian Youth
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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In yet another sign of the stress that can haunt gay, lesbian and bisexual youth, a new study finds that compared with their straight peers, they are twice as likely to report trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
Depression and family conflict may be contributing to...
Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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For depressed or anxious children, taking melatonin may afford a good night's sleep and, as a result, lower the odds they will harm themselves, new research suggests.
The risk of self-harm increased before melatonin was prescribed and decreased by about half after kids s...
Sen. John Fetterman Improving, Though Timing on Return to Work Still Unclear
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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Sen. John Fetterman, who checked himself into Walter Reed Hospital for depression five weeks ago, should be back at work soon, his aide said Thursday.
The Pennsylvania senator suffered a stroke last May that nearly killed him, and depression strikes one in three stroke s...
Mental Health Woes Double Women's Odds for Cervical Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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Women with mental illness have a risk for cervical cancer that's twice as high as that for others, according to new research.
Swedish researchers noted that women with mental illness, neuropsychiatric disability or substance abuse were also less likely to get screening t...
When Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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The death of a parent is heartbreaking for a child or teenager, and those who experience it are known to be at an increased risk for depression and other mental health issues later in life.
But a new study finds that children who participated in a bereavement program wit...
Postpartum Anxiety: What It Is, Symptoms and Treatments
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
- Full Page
You may have heard of postpartum depression and “the baby blues,” but did you know that there's another widely studied mental health condition called postpartum anxiety?
For Seniors on Antidepressants, Adding a Drug May Work Better Than Switching
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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Many older adults with depression don't respond to their first antidepressant, so doctors will switch them to another one to see if that does the trick.
Now, new research suggests that the best strategy for these folks may instead be to add the antipsychotic drug A...
Could Walks in the Park Ward Off Postpartum Depression?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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New moms who live on tree-lined streets may be somewhat less vulnerable to postpartum depression, according to a new study — the latest to link "green space" to better mental health.
Depression Ups Odds for a Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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In yet another example of the mind-body connection, people with depression symptoms may face an increased risk of having a stroke, as well as a worse recovery afterwards.
A new international study, published online March 8 in the journal
Poll Finds Strong Links Between Depression and Lack of Sleep
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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A new poll on sleep and mental health has found that more than 90% of adults who reported they get good sleep were also free of depressive symptoms.
In its annual poll, the nonprofit National Sleep Foundation (NSF) focused this year on the impact of sleep on mental heal...
How to Help Someone Dealing With Depression
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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There is little that is harder than watching a loved one struggle with depression. So what can you do?
More than you might think, experts say.
First, depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, socioeconomic status or gender. Symp...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Takes Big Toll on Mental Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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When Dr. Yezaz Ghouri sees patients with the cramping, abdominal pain and diarrhea that are hallmark symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he'll typically ask how life's going.
Mo...
Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using vaping in the same way.
The study, of nearly 2,000 U.S. teenagers and young adults, found that those who vaped nicotine or marijuana were more likely t...