According to a recent survey by the National Union of Students (NUS), 78% of college students have said that they have experienced mental health issues within the past year. Additionally, 33% of the respondents admitted […]
Tag: Depression
Having Reliable Access To Public Transportation Shown To Help Depression
A new study shows that good accessibility to public transport reduces the risk of depression for city dwellers, especially women and the elderly. Of course for this to be successful, cities need to make well […]
This Study Just Proved That Light Therapy Can Help Non-Seasonal Depression Too
A new study has shown that being exposed to certain types of light through ”light therapy” can be used to treat depression. The treatment is particularly useful during the time of the year when days […]
Google And Other Tech Companies Are Getting Involved In Mental Health And It Should Save Lives
Starting next week, Dr. Tom Insel will vacate his position as the head of the United States National Institute of Mental Health in order to go work for Google Life Sciences to study mental health […]
This Teen Programmer Created New Software To Help Cyberbullies Think Twice Before Being Cruel
A teenager from suburban Chicago has created a new program that makes potential cyberbullies think twice before posting content on social media that could be considered hurtful. Teen programmer Trisha Parbhu first came up with […]
No Evidence Supporting That NHS Depression Apps Actually Help
Depression sufferers in England may have another reason not to get out of bed tomorrow, after a new report shows that depression treatment apps endorsed by the National Health Service (NHS) have not actually been […]
Researchers In Europe Just Made A Major Breakthrough By Linking Three Specific Behaviors To Suicide Attempts
Depressed people with risky behaviors are 50 per cent more likely to try committing suicide, a new study shows. Global rates of suicides are increasing. Through the research, psychiatrists established a pattern of risky habits […]
Study Finds Teens Who Use More Social Media At Increased Risk Of Depression
A new study linking teen’s use of social media to their incidence of depression and suicidal thoughts may have parents ready to toss out their teens’ smartphones and computers. Conducted by the city of Ottawa’s […]
Doctors Can Tell If You’re Depressed Just By Looking At Your Phone
Feeling blue? Your smart phone has the answer. According to researchers, doctors can now determine if patients are depressed by only looking at their smart phones. No more questionnaires for patients to lie in and […]
New Therapy Fights Depression As Well As Drugs
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) could have significant positive effects for depression sufferers according to a report published Tuesday. Such therapy offers a “new choice for millions of people” with recurrent depression, a Lancet report suggests. […]