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2 Top Naturopathic Physicians Share Their Natural Remedies for Anxiety

Oct 16, 2017 · UHN Staff · Depression

Are you plagued by constant worry or fear? Do you often feel “on edge”? Anxiety is among the most common mental health issues facing today’s population. Up to 31.6 percent of people in the United States will at some point in their lives be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.[1] Anxiety … Read More

Study Links Depression in Children to Bisphenol A (BPA) from Canned Food

Oct 16, 2017 · UHN Staff · Depression

Depression in children isn’t as common as behavior problems like hyperactivity, but new research suggests that babies in the womb and young children exposed to BPA are at increased risk for the development of depression in addition to several types of behavior problems such as aggression and ADHD. The problems … Read More

What Is Atypical Depression? 5 Common Symptoms

Oct 12, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

It seems there are nearly as many symptoms of depression as there are people with depression. After all, everyone experiences low moods differently. Experts continue to recognize certain clusters of symptoms of depression that tend to be seen together, and sometimes they label these clusters as a specific form of … Read More

Gender Differences in Depression

Sep 20, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Am I depressed? That question is posed somewhere in the world countless times each day. Even though depression is widespread and considered a serious condition, it can manifest very differently in men and women. While most statistics indicate that depression occurs twice as frequently in women as men, some experts … Read More

Mood Stabilizers: Are They Effective in Treating Bipolar Disorder?

Sep 19, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

As the name implies, mood stabilizers are drugs that are given to help smooth out your moods. Most often, they are prescribed to people with the condition known as bipolar disorder, which is characterized by periods of excessively low moods (depression) followed by excessively high moods (known as mania or … Read More

How to Stop Depression: What’s Good for the Body…

Sep 19, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Wondering how to stop depression, and how to prevent yourself from falling into feelings of hopelessness? One solution proven in studies to help: exercise. Research reveals that what’s good for the body is also good for the mind. When you go for a run or a swim, your brain releases … Read More

Living with Depression? 9 Key Steps That Will Ease the Burden

Sep 8, 2017 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious challenge that requires professional treatment (see "What You Can Do" sidebar). It often takes time and patience to overcome. And while there are no simple cures for this mood disorder, a Massachusetts General Hospital expert points out that there are common-sense steps that … Read More

How to Support Someone with Depression

Aug 14, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

When someone you care about is suffering from depression, it can be painful to watch. People with depression don’t always make good choices. You may see them sleeping too much or too little, isolating themselves from those who love them, or living on coffee and cigarettes. The challenge for you, … Read More

What Causes Bipolar Disorder?

Jul 31, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition in which people experience periods of low mood (depression) interspersed with excessively high or even agitated or psychotic moods (mania or hypomania). But what causes bipolar disorder? The condition, scientists believe, appears to result from a combination of factors that involve both your … Read More

Hypothyroidism Symptoms in Women

Jul 28, 2017 · Alison Palkhivala · Depression

Hormones are chemical messengers that are essential for many of the body`s functions. The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland in your neck is one of the key regulators of hormone function in the body and plays a crucial role in growth, metabolism, and mood. Having hypothyroidism—also known as a “low” or “underactive” … Read More

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