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Study Suggests Probiotics Could Ease Depression Symptoms June 5, 2017 . 1 Comment
Probiotics, which are supplements containing beneficial bacteria, could ease depression symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study published in the journal ... Read More
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Fidget Spinners for Mental Health Issues, and Other News June 2, 2017 . 3 Comments
Fidget spinners, toys that allow people to quietly fidget by spinning a device, are surging in popularity. Many companies market these toys as relievers for stress and anxiety. They hold ... Read More
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Childhood Chronic Illness Linked to Adult Depression, Anxiety June 1, 2017 . 1 Comment
Children who have chronic illnesses are at a greater risk of becoming adults with depression or anxiety, according to a study published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Research ... Read More
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Move for Your Mood: The Power of Exercise to Help Lift Depression June 1, 2017 . 2 Comments
About 25% of adults in the United States will meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria for at least one clinically depressive episode in their lives. ... Read More
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The Worst Social Media Site for Mental Health, and Other News May 26, 2017 . 4 Comments
According to a report by the Royal Society for Public Health, social media app Instagram is more harmful to young people’s mental health than other social media platforms. The report, ... Read More
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ISTDP Shows Promise in Addressing Treatment-Resistant Depression May 24, 2017 . 9 Comments
A recent randomized controlled study of therapy for treatment-resistant depression produced evidence that a brief trial of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) may have large ... Read More
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Support from Dads Might Offset Effects of Maternal Depression May 17, 2017 . 2 Comments
Children raised by parents with depression may experience a range of challenges, including delays in social and cognitive development, an increased risk of some mental health conditions, ... Read More
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Two Studies Uncover Long-Lasting Effects of Childhood Bullying May 15, 2017 . 2 Comments
Bullying has long-lasting negative effects that may extend into adulthood, according to two new studies. One study, published in the journal Pediatrics, links bullying in fifth grade to ... Read More
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Can Instagram Help Adolescents Strengthen Friendships? May 1, 2017 . No Comments
Use of the social media platform Instagram may strengthen adolescent friendships, according to a study presented at the 67th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association ... Read More
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Violence Among Teens and Young Adults Declines, and Other News April 28, 2017 . 3 Comments
Media portrayals often depict teens and young adults as out of control or increasingly violent, but research does not support this depiction. Youth violence declined from 2002-2014, according ... Read More
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Study Points to Potential Fast-Acting Antidepressant April 12, 2017 . 3 Comments
The inhibition of an enzyme called Glyoxalase 1 (GLO1) successfully alleviated depression symptoms in mice, according to a study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. If future ... Read More
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WHO Report: Depression Is Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide April 6, 2017 . 4 Comments
According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is now the leading cause of disability and ill health worldwide. The report surveys worldwide mental health ... Read More