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Do Antidepressants Really Work? A Comparison with Placebos March 21, 2018 . No Comments
Therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have become common treatments for depression. This popularity has led some people to question the use of antidepressants, which tend ... Read More
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High Rates of Depression and Anxiety Among Grad Students March 19, 2018 . 1 Comment
Nature Biotechnology has published new research on graduate student mental health. Rates of depression and anxiety among graduate students are over six times higher than rates in the general ... Read More
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What Is Atypical Depression? Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations March 8, 2018 . 2 Comments
Many people struggle with depressed mood, negative thoughts, or even thoughts of suicide. Recent statistics published by the World Health Organization indicate more than 322 million people ... Read More
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Study: Acne Linked to Higher Risk of Clinical Depression March 5, 2018 . 1 Comment
People diagnosed with acne are significantly more likely to develop clinical depression in the year following diagnosis, according to a UK study published in the British Journal of Dermatology. ... Read More
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How to Help Your Teen Process the Suicide of a Peer February 9, 2018 . 2 Comments
Over the past couple of months, there has been a teen suicide at each of two neighboring high schools in my community. To say this is tragic is an understatement. As a child and adolescent ... Read More
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Academics Identify 12 Distinct Subtypes of Depression January 31, 2018 . 2 Comments
Depression is not a single diagnosis, according to an article published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. Instead, depression falls into 12 distinct subtypes, each of which may require ... Read More
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Many American Doctors Say They Are Depressed or Burned Out January 26, 2018 . 2 Comments
Many American doctors report being depressed or burned out, according to Medscape’s 2018 National Physician Burnout and Depression Report. Female physicians reported higher rates of burnout ... Read More
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How Home Visiting Supports Maternal Mental Health January 6, 2018 . 1 Comment
While the birth of a child brings joy and fulfillment to the lives of many, taking on the role of parent can also be exceptionally challenging and stressful. Some new parents experience ... Read More
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Sleep Deprivation Linked to Depression and Addiction in Teens December 22, 2017 . 1 Comment
Adolescents who don’t get enough sleep are more vulnerable to depression and addiction, according to research presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology ... Read More
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Self-Love for Self-Growth: How Learning to Love Ourselves Can Heal December 18, 2017 . 1 Comment
I used to think playing the victim was at the root of relationship difficulties. People might play the victim because they were victimized one way or another (through neglect, criticism, ... Read More
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Is Marijuana an Effective Treatment for Chronic Pain? December 15, 2017 . 1 Comment
Marijuana may increase the association between depression, anxiety, and chronic pain in people with an opioid addiction, according to a study published in Addictive Behaviors. The study ... Read More
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Study Identifies Risk Factors for Opioid Death December 8, 2017 . 1 Comment
Over 60% of people who die of an opioid overdose have been diagnosed with chronic pain, according to new research published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Many were also diagnosed ... Read More