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Depression October 27, 2015

Sceletium, potent mood booster

Among the many thousands of plants used medicinally around the world, about a hundred or so are mind and mood-modifying. Now, a plant from South Africa has made its way to North America, and it too promises significant mind enhancing effects

Depression October 27, 2015

Germanwings co-pilot’s past may hold keys to his actions

As investigators search for clues as to why Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz crashed a passenger plane into the French Alps on Tuesday, the key may lie in his past, one expert says.

Depression October 27, 2015

Eating fish may make antidepressants more effective, study says

Up to 42 percent of people who take antidepressants find the medication ineffective, but a new study suggests that a simple diet change may trigger a response, Medical News Today reported.

Depression October 27, 2015

Sedentary lifestyle linked to depression

A new analysis of previous studies ties too much sitting at the computer or lying around watching TV to a greater risk of depression.

Depression October 27, 2015

Freezing winter drives New Yorkers into therapy

It’s been so cold out there for so long that more New Yorkers are hitting the couch — in their shrinks’ offices.

MENTAL HEALTH October 27, 2015

'Mixed depression,' agitation may signal suicide risk

Certain behavior patterns often precede suicide attempts by people with major depression, suggesting signs that doctors can and should watch out for, a large study suggests.

MENTAL HEALTH October 27, 2015

Weight-loss surgery linked to increased suicide risk

Patients may be more likely to harm themselves or attempt suicide after weight-loss surgery, a Canadian study suggests.

Depression October 27, 2015

Go outside to ward off winter blues

Spring may be close, but psychologists say winter’s lack of sunlight, bitter cold and never-ending storms may affect the way you think and act.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 27, 2015

Athletes are best judges of whether they're overtraining

Compared to objective measures, like heart rate or oxygen consumption, an athlete's own sense of wellbeing may be a better predictor of whether they're headed for burnout, suggests a research review.

Depression October 27, 2015

Large UK trial to ask if mindfulness boosts teenage mental health

Nearly 6,000 British school children are to take part in a major trial designed to assess whether mindfulness training for teenagers can improve their mental health.

Depression October 27, 2015

Bullied kids are more likely to be depressed years later

Being bullied in adolescence may make kids more vulnerable to depression in early adulthood and explain almost a third of depression burden at that age, according to a new study in the U.K.