October 26, 2015 Sibling bullying may increase depression risk Being bullied by a sibling may increase a child’s risk for depression when they are older, BBC News reported.
October 26, 2015 Study finds young people on antidepressants more prone to violence Young people taking antidepressants such as Prozac and Seroxat are significantly more likely to commit violent crimes when they are on the medication, but taking higher doses of the drugs appears to reduce that risk, scientists said on Tuesday.
October 26, 2015 A sun salutation a day may keep the doctor away Training patients to practice deep relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation - long touted to ease stress and anxiety - may also lead them to make fewer doctor visits, a U.S. study suggests.
October 26, 2015 Bullying among kids tied to suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts School children who are bullied are more than twice as likely to think about killing themselves and to make suicide attempts as their peers who aren't bullied, according to a new analysis.
October 26, 2015 Study reviews effects of antidepressants on fertility In a new review focused on the effects of mental illness on fertility, researchers at The Ohio State University found there was not sufficient evidence to prove the use of antidepressants had detrimental effects on pregnancy.
October 26, 2015 Depressive thoughts reduce short-term memory, study finds People with present depressive thoughts may experience a 12 percent reduction in memory function compared to individuals who are not depressed, suggests a study published online Tuesday in the journal Cognition and Emotion.
October 25, 2015 The depression moms don’t talk about Recently, celebrities like Hayden Panettiere and Drew Barrymore have opened up about their struggles with postpartum depression. Of course, this awareness is a good thing, but many moms are still being undiagnosed for another type of depression: maternal depression.
October 25, 2015 Antidepressants have sexual side effects in teens, too When teens take pills for depression and anxiety, doctors need to make sure they understand that sexual side effects are common with the drugs, a new paper advises.
October 25, 2015 Tai chi can help build strength, relieve pain For people with chronic illnesses ranging from cancer to arthritis, tai chi exercises may improve walking, build strength and reduce pain, according to a new analysis of past research.
October 25, 2015 Adding therapy to meds may speed depression recovery for some For about a third of people with depression, adding cognitive therapy to treatment with antidepressant medication helps them reach remission and recovery quicker, according to a new study.