Tag: Depression

New York: Excessive use of social media including Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram is associated with poor well-being which could lead to depression and loneliness, researchers have warned. The study, published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, showed that limiting screen time on these apps could boost one’s wellness. “When you are not busy […]

Sydney: Does your adolescent son or daughter suffer from back pain often? Beware, he or she may be more likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and report problems like anxiety and depression. Although often dismissed as trivial and fleeting, adolescent back pain is responsible for substantial health care use, school absence, and interference with day-to-day […]

New York: Parents and teachers may find it difficult to detect depression in young children, that can affect their social skills and academics, a new study shows. According to Anxiety and Depression Association of America, as many as 2-3 per cent of children aged between 6-12 might have a major depressive disorder. But parents and […]

New York: Do you have an on and off relationship with your romantic partner? Beware, it can affect your mental health, say researchers. The findings showed that an increase in breaking up and reuniting was associated with more psychological distress symptoms such as depression and anxiety. It is because such relationships are associated with higher rates […]

Seoul: Parents, please take note. A new study has found that smoking and depression in parents may increase the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their children. According to the researchers, the results illuminate the need to increase awareness of parental factors that have the potential to contribute to ADHD in children. The study, published […]

New York: Scientists have identified a substance in blood as a biomarker for depression, a finding that could open a novel way to a new class of antidepressants that could have no side-effects and faster-acting functions than those in current use. Depression is a common mental disorder, with more than 300 million people of all […]

London: Brain areas associated with short-term memory, self and negative emotions are linked with depression which may cause the patients to dwell on bad thoughts and experience poor sleep quality, suggests a study. According to the researchers, about 75 per cent of people with depression report significant levels of sleep disturbance, such as difficulty of […]

New York: People with high fitness during their middle ages are significantly less likely to die from heart diseases in later life even if they were diagnosed with depression, researchers including one of Indian-origin suggested. The study, published in the journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry, found that participants with high fitness were 56 […]

London: People who are not sure about which personal goals to pursue may be at increased risk of experiencing psychological distress, suggests a new research. The study, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, investigated two forms of motivational conflict. These were inter-goal conflict — when pursuing one goal makes it difficult to pursue […]

New York: Among couples being treated for infertility, depression in the male partner was linked to lower pregnancy chances, according to a study. Couples in which the male partner had major depression were 60 per cent less likely to conceive and give birth than those in which the male partner did not have major depression, […]

New York: When a woman enters midlife, she is more likely to feel less stressed and enjoy a high quality of life, a study has shown, challenging previously held notions that midlife is associated with higher stress and depression. Researchers from the University of Michigan found that perceived stress — a measure of confidence, control […]

New York: People living in the high-altitude areas have increased rates of suicide and depression, possibly due to reduced oxygen levels in their blood, finds a study. Chronic hypobaric hypoxia — a condition whereby blood oxygen levels gets reduced due to low atmospheric pressure — may affect the mood and suicidal thoughts of a person living […]

New York: Mothers who were still co-sleeping — sharing either a room or bed — with their infants after six months were more likely to feel depressed, finds a study. This was a result of recent trends and popular advice telling mothers not to sleep with their babies. Thus, those who do choose to co-sleep […]

London: In what could put to rest considerable doubts raised over the effectiveness of antidepressants, a new study has found that many of such pills actually work quite well in adults. The research, published in the journal Lancet, involved a comparison of more than 20 commonly used antidepressants. It found all of them to be […]

London: People with major depressive disorder (MDD) have lower levels of naturally occurring arginine in their body than their non-depressed controls, a study has found. Arginine — an amino acid which the body uses to produce nitric oxide — is a nervous system and immune defence mediator, which also plays a role in vascular regulation. […]