Depression

Ask the Doctor: April 2022

Mar 23, 2022 · · Depression
I have depression, but some family members insist that if I just smiled more and tried to be happy, I would “snap out of it.” What can I say to them? If overcoming depression were that easy, we wouldn’t have 280 million people across the globe with depression (according to … Read More

MGH Study: People with Depression More Vulnerable to COVID-19 Misinformation

Mar 23, 2022 · · Depression
[caption id="attachment_140810" align="alignright" width="300"] People with depression may be more likely to accept as fact misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and other subjects. © fizkes | Getty Images[/caption] The amount of information and misinformation online and in conversations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has been staggering, to say the least. News about variants, … Read More

Ask the Doctor: March 2022

Feb 6, 2022 · · Depression
Is memory loss always the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease? Though it’s perhaps the symptom we most associate with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), memory loss isn’t always the first indication of the chronic neurological condition. Declines in other aspects of cognition may be more obvious in the very early stages of … Read More

Can Supplements Help Treat Depression?

Feb 6, 2022 · · Depression
While antidepressants have a long history of proven effectiveness in treating depression, plenty of people want a nonpharmacological option that doesn’t carry some of the same potential side effects as prescription medications. But if you’re looking to vitamins, minerals, or other supplements to help prevent or treat depression, understand that … Read More

New Briefs: March 2022

Feb 6, 2022 · · Depression
Practicing Self-Compassion May Help Maintain Heart Health Self-compassion is the practice of being understanding and forgiving to ourselves when we stumble or fail. But it’s more than being patient and reassuring. In a time of high stress, self-compassion is also a way to be good to your heart. In a … Read More

New Briefs – February 2022

Jan 20, 2022 · · Depression
Broken Heart Syndrome Is More Prevalent in Women Researchers recently discovered two trends in broken heart syndrome (also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy), which is often triggered by stress or loss. Though typically a temporary condition, it can sometimes lead to long-term heart injury. The study, published in the Journal of the … Read More

News Briefs – February 2022

Jan 20, 2022 · · Depression
Moderate and Strenuous Exercise May Help Ease Anxiety Symptoms Having an anxiety disorder, even one that is chronic, can adversely affect relationships, work, and quality of life. But in a recent study in the Journal of Affective Disorders, Swedish researchers found that exercise—both moderate and strenuous—may help alleviate symptoms. Most … Read More

The Right Words Matter When Discussing Mental Health and Addiction

Dec 17, 2021 · · Depression
The vocabulary of mental illness and addiction contains numerous terms that can be inaccurate, hurtful, and counterproductive in helping individuals understand their own challenges and in reducing the stigma that often accompanies these important health concerns. In a statement published recently in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, leaders from the National Institutes … Read More

Ask The Doctor: December 2021

Nov 17, 2021 · · Depression
Is it true that men and women exhibit different signs of depression? Although women suffer from depression more commonly than men, they tend to present with similar symptoms, such as depressed mood and withdrawal from friends, family, and activities that once brought enjoyment. In some cases, however, they may exhibit … Read More

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