depression
Australians Double Their Antidepressants
The use of antidepressants doubled in Australia between 2000 and 2011, reveals a new study.
Postnatal Depression: It Doesn’t Just Affect Women
An Australian study of over 3,000 fathers has found that approximately one in ten report high levels of distress in the first year after having a baby.
Older Men Who Use Computers Have Lower Dementia Risk, Study
Having access to a personal computer lowers or decreases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older men by up to 40 percent, say researchers in Australia.
Integrated Addiction Treatment May Help Trauma Sufferers
New research shows that people with addiction issues, who are frequently excluded from treatment for post traumatic stress, may in fact benefit from psychological therapy.
Fukushima: Low Radiation Exposure, But High Psychological Distress
Fukushima residents suffered from low levels of cesium exposure while TEPCO workers suffered from high levels of psychological distress after the disaster, say two reports published in JAMA.
Depression, Anxiety ‘A Global Problem,’ Not Just A Western One
A new study has shown that depression and anxiety are serious health issues found in every society in the world, debunking old theories that only Westerners get depressed.
Sleepless In South Asia
A new study reports a global ‘sleeplessness epidemic’ affecting an estimated 150 million people across the developing world.
Broken Heart = Broken Bones In Elderly
Researchers have found that people suffering from depression are more likely to fall, pointing to a complex relationship between mental illness, a sense of balance, and falling in older people.
Can Electrical Brain Stimulation Treat Bipolar Disorder? New Trial To Find Out.
Applying mild electrical currents to the brain has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, but can it be used to treat people with bipolar disorder?
