Depression Archives

Treatment for Depression Can Help You Get Your Life Back

Jul 31, 2019 · UHN · Depression

Almost twice as many women as men suffer from depression, and about one in five women develop depression at some point in their lifetimes. However, many women never report their symptoms to their doctors or have a mental health evaluation. “Because periods of sadness, or having ‘the blues,’ are common, … Read More

Recognize the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder and What Makes Them Unique

Jun 27, 2019 · UHN · Depression

In simple terms bipolar disorder is defined as a condition in which a person has depressive episodes marked by feelings of sadness and hopelessness, as well as a range of unhealthy behaviors, and manic episodes, which are characterized by high energy, greater activity and behaviors that may be quite productive … Read More

From the Editor: Defeating Loneliness

May 28, 2019 · Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD · Depression

Loneliness—highlighted in one of this month’s News Briefs—affects about a third of older adults. While occasional loneliness is normal, chronic loneliness has been associated with poor physical and mental health. Lonely people report feeling more stress than non-lonely people, even when they are relaxing. Loneliness also is a major precipitant … Read More

MGH Study: Regular Aerobic Exercise May Help Prevent Depression Onset

Mar 25, 2019 · UHN Staff · Depression

You’ve probably experienced the mood-boosting effects of exercise after a rousing game of tennis, a night of dancing, or a brisk walk with a dear friend. Your outlook seemed brighter, more optimistic, even if it was just for a shortÊtime. And if you think about it, there have probably been … Read More

Study: Depression, Anxiety Are Risk Factors for Physical Health Ailments

Feb 28, 2019 · UHN Staff · Depression

Your doctor may check your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and other standard health risk factors at your annual checkup. But if you’re not being asked about your mood, an important predictor of health problems is being overlooked. In a study published recently in Health Psychology researchers found that depression and … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Seasonal Affective Disorder; Data Security at Medical Offices

Feb 1, 2019 · UHN Staff · Depression

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 … Read More

Mediterranean-Style Diet May Be Best to Help Fight Depression

Jan 31, 2019 · Jay Roland · Depression

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

Deep Brain Stimulation May Help Treat Severe Depression

Jan 31, 2019 · Jay Roland · Depression

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

Diet and Depression

Dec 27, 2018 · UHN Staff · Depression

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

Mind & Memory Newsbriefs

Dec 27, 2018 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Depression

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 … Read More

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