Depression

Loss of Sense of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Depression

Aug 25, 2023 · · Depression
A diminished sense of smell is associated with several serious health conditions, including a COVID-19 infection, nasal polyps, and neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. In a study recently published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, researchers found a link between decreased sense of smell and … Read More

Therapist Recommendations

Aug 19, 2023 · · Depression
Q: Is word of mouth a reliable way to find a mental health therapist? My mother is older and seems to be getting depressed. I’ve gotten some recommendations from friends about therapists they thought were very good. A: Getting a recommendation from someone you trust is a good place to … Read More

The Struggles with Weight Bias

Jul 26, 2023 · · Depression
The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to rise. Nearly one in three adults are overweight and nearly two in five are living with obesity in the U.S. Correspondingly, weight stigma is increasingly strong. Its pervasiveness and impact can be as harmful as other forms of discrimination, such as those … Read More

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · · Depression
New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine Headaches for Hard-to-Treat Cases The drug atogepant may help prevent migraine headaches in people who have had no success with other preventive medications. Atogepant is in a class of drugs called CGRP inhibitors. CGRP is a protein involved in starting the migraine process. A … Read More

Depression Symptoms Associated with Higher Stroke Risk

May 25, 2023 · · Depression
The ongoing INTERSTROKE study, which involves thousands of people from 32 nations around the world, has studied numerous stroke risk factors, with the goal of reducing the prevalence of stroke, which remains a major cause of disability and death globally. In a recent finding, INTERSTROKE researchers noted that people who … Read More

Acts of Kindness Help Relieve Depression

May 23, 2023 · · Depression
People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may be able to ease their conditions by doing good deeds for others, new research shows. The study found that performing acts of kindness led to improvements not seen in two other therapeutic techniques used to treat depression or anxiety. Most importantly, … Read More

Exercise May Be More Effective Than Medicines to Manage Mental Health

Apr 25, 2023 · · Depression
[caption id="attachment_144785" align="alignleft" width="300"] © RoxiRosita | Getty Images[/caption] A review of studies involving more than 128,000 people found that physical activity is not only beneficial for improving symptoms of depression and anxiety, but that regular exercise may be 1.5 times more effective than counseling or medications for many people. … Read More

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