The number of suicides in 2020 declined in comparison to 2019, despite an increase in some risk factors associated with…
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Are you feeling SAD? How to tackle the blues as the clocks go back
As the days grow shorter and the weather gets colder, it can feel like your get-up-and-go has, well, got-up-and-gone. However,…
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Sweating more than usual? Your antidepressants could be to blame
Yes, it is extremely hot right now. But if you’ve noticed that you’re sweating more than you ever have before,…
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Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder have accelerated cellular aging
Cells from individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) were found to have higher than expected rates of methylation at specific…
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Words Hurt: Maternal Criticism Ups Major Depression Risk in Kids
Maternal criticism from mothers who are themselves depressed is a significant risk factor for major depressive disorder (MDD) in their…
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New brain sensor could transform our understanding of Alzheimer’s
Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a tool to monitor communications within the brain in…
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Why Meghan Markle Discussing Her Mental Health Crisis Can Help Others
Research has shown that the number of people who seek mental health support increases after a celebrity discloses their own…
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Novel Therapeutic Target for Depression Identified
An anti-seizure medication appears to reduce anhedonia in patients with depression via a novel mechanism that may offer a new…
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Celebrity Moms Candidly Share Their Experiences With Postpartum Depression
Sharing their stories. Reese Witherspoon, Behati Prinsloo and more celebrity moms have spoken openly about their postpartum depression. The Big…
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Fear, Stigma Stymie Care of Criminal Justice-Involved Outpatients
One of the greatest challenges psychotherapists face when working with justice-involved outpatients is a lack of familiarity with the criminal…
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