Depression

Dangers of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy for Babies
Depression

Dangers of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy for Babies

Higher doses and longer use of antidepressants during pregnancy increase the risk of preterm birth and respiratory distress in newborns, according to a new study.

Getting Over a Pandemic-Induced Depression
Depression

Getting Over a Pandemic-Induced Depression

There are small, practical steps you can take to prevent or reverse the pandemic blues. And it’s easier to act now than it is to pull yourself out of moderate or severe depressio...

Solving the Puzzle of Sudden-Onset Depression
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Solving the Puzzle of Sudden-Onset Depression

From happy and involved to persistent sadness and pain, the cause (and cure) of this deep depression was rooted in the patient’s move to her new home.

Dealing with Depression? Anxiety? A Video Game Can Help
Depression

Dealing with Depression? Anxiety? A Video Game Can Help

Specialized video games can be an important part of therapy for people with depression, anxiety, PTSD and more. Learn how...

Your Time Zone May Be Hazardous to Your Health!
Depression

Your Time Zone May Be Hazardous to Your Health!

Living in a certain area of a time zone disrupts circadian rhythms, increasing risk for depression, weight gain, concentration problems...and cancer.

Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too
Depression

Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too

Postpartum depression affects fathers, but it’s under-recognized—and under-treated—and puts their daughters especially at risk. Learn more.

You Can Help Prevent Suicide
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You Can Help Prevent Suicide

The suicide rate in the United States has increased by 30% between 2000 and 2016. Know these steps to save a loved one’s life.

First-Ever Postpartum Depression Drug Gives Relief Fast
Depression

First-Ever Postpartum Depression Drug Gives Relief Fast

Brexanolone (Zulresso) is FDA-approved to treat postpartum depression, which puts mother and healthy child development at risk. Learn more.

Depression and Seniors: Are You Getting the Right Care?
Depression

Depression and Seniors: Are You Getting the Right Care?

If you think that depression is a normal part of aging or that it can’t be remedied, read this now.

Stuck at Home? How to Break the Pain-Isolation-Depression Cycle
Depression

Stuck at Home? How to Break the Pain-Isolation-Depression Cycle

How social media can help when pain keeps you from leaving home.

“Unfriended” on Facebook Matters More Than You Think
Depression

“Unfriended” on Facebook Matters More Than You Think

On social media, negative experiences have greater emotional impact than positive experiences…and increase risk for depression.

Pleasurable Drug-Free Home Treatment for Depression!
Depression

Pleasurable Drug-Free Home Treatment for Depression!

Long, hot baths could be a way to reset out-of-sync body rhythms which are thought to be a factor in depression.

A Blood Test for Depression?
Depression

A Blood Test for Depression?

Low levels of the amino acid metabolite acetyl-L-carnitine in blood might be a marker for depression, according to new research. Learn more…

Saffron Relieves Depression
Depression

Saffron Relieves Depression

The golden-yellow spice prized in culinary circles is as effective against depression as prescription drugs. Here's how to use it.

Why High-Altitude Living May Make You Feel Low
Depression

Why High-Altitude Living May Make You Feel Low

Americans living at higher altitudes are at higher risk for depression and suicide.