News tagged with depressive illness
Therapeutic lifestyle changes as useful as drugs in improving mental health
Getting more exercise, spending time outdoors and helping others are among the activities that can be as effective as drugs or counseling in treating an array of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, according ...
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Feb 22, 2011 |
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Retirement funds affected by depression and mental illness
(PhysOrg.com) -- Depression and mental illness have a significant financial impact on people who retire early due to these conditions, a study led by the University of Sydney has revealed.
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Feb 03, 2011 |
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Eating poorly can make us depressed
Researchers from the universities of Navarra and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have demonstrated that the ingestion of trans-fats and saturated fats increase the risk of suffering depression, and that olive oil, on the other ...
Jan 26, 2011 |
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Retirement reduces tiredness and depression
Retirement leads to a substantial reduction in mental and physical fatigue and depressive symptoms, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal today. However, the research also concludes that retirement does not ...
Nov 24, 2010 |
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Genetic influence in depression and addiction explored in study
Christchurch researchers are examining the role of genes in two of New Zealand's most common mental illnesses – depression and alcohol addiction.
Nov 01, 2010 |
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Depression not so clear cut for teens
Teenagers think mental illness carries much more stigma than it actually does, according to new research from The Australian National University.
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Oct 12, 2010 |
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Depression and distress not detected in majority of patients seen by nurses -- new study
New research from the University of Leicester reveals that nursing staff have 'considerable difficulty' detecting depression and distress in patients.
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Oct 04, 2010 |
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Medical students report critical attitudes about depression among peers, study shows
Medical students experience depression at a higher rate than the general population and attach high levels of stigma to the mental illness, according to U-M research to be published Sept. 15 in the Journal of the American Me ...
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Sep 14, 2010 |
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Detecting depression in caretakers of mentally ill adults
A diagnostic test of eight short questions designed by Jaclene Zauszniewski from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University can be used to detect depressive thinking patterns that lead to ...
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Aug 16, 2010 |
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Mad? Sad? Glad? People with severe mental illness can't easily 'read' their partner's feelings
(PhysOrg.com) -- For a healthy couple in a romantic relationship, getting along can be hard enough. But what if one person has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression?
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Jun 29, 2010 |
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Promising results in treating depression
Only 6 percent of Minnesotans treated for depression at primary care clinics report that they're free of symptoms within six months, according to a new report by MN Community Measurement, a health-care quality group.
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Jun 25, 2010 |
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Depressed adults smoke more: study
Adults who suffer from depression are twice as likely to smoke and also smoke more heavily than adults who are not depressed, a study released Wednesday shows.
Apr 14, 2010 |
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Stigma Keeps Some Latinos From Depression Treatment
A new, small study of low-income, depressed Latinos finds that those who stigmatize mental illness are less likely than others are to take medication, keep scheduled appointments and control their condition.
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Mar 26, 2010 |
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Cultures of suicide
(PhysOrg.com) -- A UQ researcher has surveyed and interviewed students across three continents to understand the social representations, values, beliefs, attitudes and meanings associated with youth suicide.
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Feb 09, 2010 |
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Family support helps African-American boys with depression
(PhysOrg.com) -- Teen African-American boys cope with their depression by getting support from relatives, but feel apprehensive about seeking professional help, a new study says.
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Feb 03, 2010 |
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