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Contraceptive pills linked to greater risk of depression in women
According to a new study conducted by Uppsala University in Sweden, women who use combined contraceptive pills are at greater risk of developing depression.
Are anxious children being prescribed medication with minimal therapy?
An American-based study has evaluated the recent trends in anxiety disorder diagnosis and treatment among children, adolescents and young adults.
Does the greenery in urban areas improve people's mental health and impact stress levels?
A study published by the Environmental Research Journal suggests the positive impact that green spaces in urban areas can have on mental health.
How does the rise of cosmetic procedures through social media impact body image?
Social media can already have a negative impact on body image, but the rise of cosmetic surgeries on the internet poses the risk of warping beauty perceptions.
Can depression be treated by making brain signals travel the wrong way?
A recent study led by Stanford Medicine has revealed that magnetically stimulating the flow of abnormal brain signals can be used to treat severe depression.
Electric shock therapy given 'dispropotionately' to thousands of women in England
The electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or electric shock treatment, is being prescribed disproportionately to thousands of women in England.
Woman who admitted to killing her sick mother gets cleared of murder charges
A court in Essex, England has acquitted a 60-year-old woman of murdering her 89-year-old mother suffering from dementia. The woman named Cheryl Banks was the primary caregiver of her mother Winifred Grover.
Porn star found dead in car from 'potential suicide' over cancer diagnosis
Dahlia Sky, 31, was found dead inside a car with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in June.
Covid widow jumps to death with minor son, suicide note puts neighbors in the dock
The woman accused elderly neighbors of harassment after they made complaints
Hospitals seeing more children with depression and suicidal thoughts
Many kids who were diagnosed with mental health issues lost the support they received from schools during the pandemic.
Pharma recall: Depression and erectile dysfunction drugs mistakenly "mixed-up"
Unintentional consumption of sildenafil can pose a serious health risk for people who have underlying health issues, leading to dangerously low blood pressure.
Adult depression: Body image during teenage years can result in depression later on
Research participants rated how satisfied they were with their figure, weight, stomach, body build, breasts, thighs, butt, legs, hips, face, and hair.
Anxiety among young people increased sharply during coronavirus lockdown
Those who already had pre-existing mental health conditions, living alone, and self-isolating also showed higher anxiety levels.
Nick Kyrgios reveals battle with depression, shows true colours
The "Bad Boy of Tennis" really isn't so bad after all.
Mental health: Controversial magic mushroom can help ease depression?
Two doses of psilocybin can produce rapid, large, and sustained anti-depressant effects in major depressive disorder patients.
Doctor warns of seasonal affective disorder this winter; gives tips on how to cope
With winter around the corner, seasonal affective disorder may occur but there are some things that you can do to cope with this kind of depression.
World Mental Health Day 2020: Know the signs that say your loved one needs help
The World Metal Health Day this year will be marked on Saturday.
Doctors examine ketamine-like spray as new treatment for depression
Doctors are now looking for an effective alternative treatment option for people with treatment-resistant depression, and ketamine nasal spray shows potential.
German man drinks seven pints of his own urine a day to stay healthy
He says since he started the practice of Shivambu Kalpa the only time he gets sick is from consuming "rubbish" food
Social connection plays major role in preventing depression
Researchers found that two of the best ways to prevent depression were confiding in others and also visiting family and friends.
Depression cases doubling in the UK amid pandemic: Office for National Statistics
As shown by the information, the rate shot up when lockdowns were imposed across the globe due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Botox injections help ease depression, new study claims
Patients who receive Botox apparently enjoy both cosmetic and mental health benefits.
Belgian woman believed to be depressed thinks she's a chicken
Rare mental disorder that causes delusions of being an animal is linked to under-reported cases of depression
Julianne Hough might be hinting at 'emotional breakdown' following split with Brooks Laich
Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich announced their split after three years of marriage.
Hollywood mogul Steve Bing dies at 55; found at base of luxury apartment building
Authorities have launched an investigation into the death of the wealthy financier.
Pregnant Katy Perry battling 'waves of depression' amid COVID-19 crisis
WHO has also stated that a mental illness is looming over the world due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2008 financial crash blamed for 6,566 suicides
10 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers researchers estimate the number of lives lost in the wake of the financial crisis.
The modern epidemic of sadness destroying heart and soul cannot be solved with anti-depressants
Materialism leaves a big black hole inside millions of people. The more you have, the less content you feel.
Which are the best drugs to treat depression and what are the side effects?
A landmark study has found that antidepressants are effective and more people should take them. Amitriptyline is the most effective drug while Prozac performed relatively badly.
The way you express yourself could be an indicator of depression symptoms
Negative words, pronouns, and absolutes are all part of the 'language of depression'.