Asian-American individuals, whose families experience a high degree of interpersonal conflict, have been found to be thrice as likely to attempt suicide than Asian-Americans overall in a new study.
Experts at the University of California, Davis say that the risk is tripled even among those who have never had a diagnosis of depression.
“Because of the great [...]
What is atypical depression? It is a form of depression that does not differ too much from major depression, but it does differ enough to be noted as a separate form. Symptoms that might be noticed in a person suffering from this form of depression could be poor eating habits, poor sleeping habits, fatigue, weight [...]
By Will Dunham.
For Reuters.
Two genes that influence the activity of nerve cells in the brain may play a key role in a person’s risk for bipolar disorder, marked by dramatic swings from depression to manic behavior, researchers said on Sunday.
The findings are not expected to lead to a genetic test for the risk of the [...]
Major depression is the No.1 psychological (mental) disorder in the western world. It is growing in all age groups with up to 20% of people experiencing it. At the rate of increase by 2020 it will be the 2nd most disabling condition in the world. Today over 17 million people in the US, which includes [...]
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by a pervasive sense of sadness and hopelessness, and inability to enjoy life. Symptoms can include, but are not limited to: fatigue, irritability, crying spells, sleep disorders, forgetfulness, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide or suicide attempts. People dealing with depression need to know that recovery [...]
It has been noted that when people are depressed they express many negative ideas and particularly about themselves. Here are some examples. “I’m worthless”, “nobody likes me”, “I have no special talent or ability”, “All I can see in the future is more of the same pointless and miserable existence”, “I’m going to end up [...]
Are you tired of everything? Sad? Depressed? Sick? Ready to fall from the highest place and abandon everyone once and for all?
No…
Don’t be so naïve!
If life was easy to be lived, everyone would be happy here.
You have to bear everything and be strong. There is no other solution, because if you don’t face all the [...]
Ohio State University say that “hope therapy” may help fight depression without having to depend upon a prescription.
“We’re finding that hope is consistently associated with fewer symptoms of depression. And the good news is that hope is something that can be taught, and can be developed in many of the people who need it,” said [...]
Most of us recognize depression as unrelenting or recurring sadness. But five other symptom clusters that may seem unrelated are also strong indicators of a mental health problem. Consider the scenarios below. If they describe you or someone you love, get to a doctor and discuss what’s going on. All can be symptoms of, among [...]
By Sherry Baker.
For NaturalNews.
If you think burning incense is just for certain religions or old hippies, it might be time to take a new look. Myriad religious traditions have held to the notion that burning frankincense incense (made out of resin from the Boswellia plant) is good for the soul and now a new study [...]