Depression Archives

Men, Women, and Depression

Oct 29, 2024 · UHN Staff · Depression

Q: Is it true that men and women tend to experience depression differently? A: Depression can look very different from one person to the next, though certain symptoms, such as feelings of hopelessness and withdrawing from friends and family, tend to be common, regardless of age, sex, education level, etc. … Read More

The Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Memory Decline

Aug 26, 2024 · UHN Staff · Depression

A study led by researchers from University College London and Brighton and Sussex Medical School found that depressive symptoms and memory decline in older adults are closely linked, each influencing the other over time. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed 16 years of data from 8,268 adults in … Read More

Take Depression Seriously

Aug 26, 2024 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Depression

In this month’s issue, we’re looking at depression in older adults. Research suggests that rates of depression among people ages 65 and older are lower than they are among middle-aged adults, but that doesn’t mean older adults are immune to the condition. There also is evidence showing that older adults … Read More

Recognize and Treat Depression

Aug 26, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Depression

According to Mental Health America, more than 2 million adults ages 65 and older suffer from depression. Other estimates have put the number as high as 7 million. Many of them have experienced periods of depression throughout their lives, while for others, depression has set in late. If you are … Read More

Study: 1 Out of 8 Older Adults Experiences Traumatic Brain Injury

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Depression

In an 18-year study of more than 9,200 Medicare enrollees, researchers found that about 13 percent of those individuals experienced at least one traumatic brain injury (TBI). Most TBI incidents involve falls from ground level. The study findings, published by JAMA Network Open, also note that the percentage of older … Read More

Dispelling Five Common Myths About Depression and Other Mood Disorders

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Depression

Despite the wealth of good, accurate mental health information available to the public, many myths and misunderstandings persist. They create and sustain a stigma about common conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and others. As a result, individuals who need help or answers to their problems often go without … Read More

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Depression

Q: My niece is getting counseling from a licensed clinical social worker rather than a psychologist or other type of therapist. Is it common for social workers to offer mental health counseling? A: Clinical social work is a specialty area of social work. A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) is … Read More

Resistance Exercises as Treatment for Mental Health Issues

Apr 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · Depression

A new study highlights the potential of resistance exercise training as an alternative therapy for anxiety and depression, suggesting it could match the benefits of established therapies while also enhancing other health aspects. Published in the journal Trends in Molecular Medicine, the research emphasizes the underexplored role of resistance exercise … Read More

4 Key Questions to Ask When You’re Starting Therapy for Symptoms of Depression

Feb 27, 2024 · UHN Staff · Depression

Your depression symptoms have reached a point where you’re ready to consider therapy. Or, perhaps a loved one has urged you to see a therapist, having watched you grow sadder or more withdrawn. And now your mind is swimming in questions about therapy for depression. It’s normal to have a … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Kava

Feb 27, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Depression

Overview. Kava is a compound (extracted from a plant member of the pepper family called Piper methysticum) native to islands of the western Pacific. The root of the plant is emulsified into a beverage or it can be dried and incorporated into dietary supplement form. Kava may also be called … Read More

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