Q: During the spring and summer, I am a happy and easygoing person, but once the winter sets in, I feel down most of the time. Can I be suffering from depression if I feel this way for only part of the year?
A: Many people experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), … Read More
Recommendations to follow a healthy diet have usually been extended to help reduce the risk of obesity and its accompanying complications, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But recent research finds that your emotional health depends on eating the right kinds of foods and reducing your intake of … Read More
Treatment-resistant depression may have a new foe: deep brain stimulation (DBS). In a recent study, researchers found that stimulating a part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex may lead to significant improvements in mood for people with moderate-to-severe depression. These individuals don’t always experience symptom relief with traditional therapies, … Read More
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting more than 300 million adults and children. While to date there is no specific diet proven to prevent or cure this condition, research indicates that decreasing depression risk may be yet another reason to … Read More
Mirtazapine Does Not Boost SSRI Effectiveness
When patients have residual symptoms of depression after at least six weeks of treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or serotonin-noradenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), many physicians add mirtazapine. A study published in November in the British Medical Journal found that this combination was … Read More
Q: My sister has recently been going through some difficult times, including a divorce and retirement from a job she loved. She is getting counseling through her church, but would traditional therapy be better for her?
A: Faith-based counseling, often referred to as pastoral counseling, is a widely used option that … Read More
If you’ve ever been feeling down and opted for a big bowl of ice cream or a little junk food binge to make you feel better, you may have been reaching for the wrong foods. While a sugary guilty pleasure may help in the moment, new research suggests that a … Read More
Do you feel like you’re missing the energy, motivation, and concentration you once had? Maybe you’ve stopped doing activities that you used to enjoy and you’re spending more time alone. Or, perhaps you’ve gained weight, have trouble sleeping, or often have an upset stomach. What all of these have in … Read More
Depression treatment often involves a combination of talk therapy, medication, lifestyle changes and other approaches aimed at improving your outlook. The process can be time-consuming, demanding vigilance and patience on the part of the individual and his or her family.
But because of the commitment required for a positive outcome and … Read More
Study Underscores Value of Exercise for Individuals with Depression
A common challenge for individuals with depression is finding the motivation to exercise on a regular basis. In addition to the mental health benefits of physical activity, exercise is also key to lowering the risk of heart disease and other serious health … Read More
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