Blogs Posts in DEPRESSION category; 376 blog posts

Andres Lozano: Parkinson's, depression and the switch that m...

Andres Lozano remembers the most satisfying case of his career – helping a boy with a genetic form of dystonia which had twisted his body to the point where he was only able to crawl on his stomach. While he didn’t respond to [...]

Posted On : Apr, 30 2013 | Comments : 0

Quitting smoking reduces depression: study

New research has found that quitting smoking can lead to significant mental health improvements for people with depression. Conducted by University of Melbourne researchers, with support from depression support body beyondblue, the study [...]

Posted On : Apr, 29 2013 | Comments : 0

River City star opens his heart on depression battle sparked...

HE is known to his fans as the tough cop with a temper in the Scottish soap opera River City. But actor Scott Ryan Vickers showed his softer side as he spoke of the heartache behind his decision to make a film about a soldier with Post Tr [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2013 | Comments : 0

Calgary depression treatment program growing

The Calgary Counselling Centre is expanding its treatment programs for depression and will hire new staff members this summer to help deal with service demands. Staff at the centre say that depression is now the most common problem people [...]

Posted On : Apr, 07 2013 | Comments : 0

Treating depression? There's an app for that

WASHINGTON - Smart phone users can conjure up recipes, find directions, identify a song and deposit a check, all with the push of a button. And soon, there will be an app that helps fight depression. Popular Science reports that Harvar [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2013 | Comments : 0

Chats with an avatar may ease depression

Researchers used a virtual program called eSMART-MH, which was adapted from a previous platform designed to help adults with chronic health problems manage their care. Melissa Pinto, an instructor at Case Western Reserve’s School of [...]

Posted On : Feb, 20 2013 | Comments : 0

Post-natal depression: not just for women

Up to 10 per cent of fathers can suffer from ‘baby blues’, but there are difficulties in recognising it Two large studies published in the US and Australia have shown that up to 10 per cent of fathers experience depression on [...]

Posted On : Feb, 12 2013 | Comments : 0

Are mothers in combat more prone to depression?

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta signed an order Thursday allowing women the same opportunities as men to serve in combat, including formerly off-limits assignments on attack submarines and in the Navy SEALs. Just two weeks before the annou [...]

Posted On : Jan, 30 2013 | Comments : 0

South Korea's Historic Presidential Election

-- -- -- -- -- nickname is ice queen. Still weak and known for her stubbornly sticking to principles. And -- at age sixty is now president elect and South Korea. The campaign was heated and close. A record number of voters turned out almo [...]

Posted On : Dec, 29 2012 | Comments : 0

Your 4-Step Guide to Happiness

Looking for a med-free way to lift your mood? Talk it out. A new study in The Lancet adds to an existing body of research suggesting that therapy really does help alleviate feelings of depression. Six months of cognitive behavioral the [...]

Posted On : Dec, 18 2012 | Comments : 0

Beware of anxiety, depression at Christmas

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year for many people, especially if we can manage to rekindle the true reason and purpose for our celebrations; but for some of us this is a most difficult time of the year. It is wrought with bout [...]

Posted On : Dec, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Depression Can Be Worst Part of Parkinson’s

For those suffering from Parkinson’s disease, depression can be more of a burden than the physical symptoms of the disease, according to early findings of the largest study conducted on the illness. “It’s not be [...]

Posted On : Dec, 04 2012 | Comments : 0

Depression Care

Depression is an "entire-body" sickness, concerning your body, mood, along with thoughts. It influences the manner you eat and nap, the manner you consider yourself, and the manner you consider the things. A depressive disorder [...]

Posted On : Dec, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Youtheatre bringing anxiety, depression into spotlight

The Mermaid Youtheatre is seeking funding for a project that will thrust the topic of teens living with anxiety and depression into the spotlight. Co-ordinator Kaleigh Heide is in the process of visiting local schools to recruit for the M [...]