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The Science and History of Treating Depression

Just because the wonder drugs of the ’90s have disappointed doesn’t mean the science should be completely discarded. But it does mean we need a more sophisticated theory of depression.

 

Too Much TV, Lack of Exercise Linked to Depression

Older women who got more exercise and less television time were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression, according to a U.S. study of thousands of women – with physical activity having the biggest impact.

 

Troubled Olympian Kills Himself, Police Say

Jeret Peterson, who had battled depression and alcoholism, was found dead in a remote canyon in Utah.

 

You're Awkward, Nerdy, No One Likes You? Great! You're Poised To Become An Entrepreneur.

You're Awkward, Nerdy, No One Likes You? Great! You're Poised To Become An Entrepreneur.

The tabloids are abuzz about a new study suggesting that Facebook can exacerbate the negative self-conceptions of kids troubled by low self-esteem. If you have 18 friends and see your neighbor has 1,118, the study says your sense of not measuring-up will get worse.

 

Spanking 1-year-olds is common in depressed dads

Spanking 1-year-olds is common in depressed dads

Just like new moms, new fathers can be depressed, and a study found a surprising number of sad dads spanked their 1-year-olds.

 

Cure Depression Naturally

Cure Depression Naturally

According to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, approximately 10 percent of Americans are taking antidepressant medications. This means that over 31 million Americans are gobbling Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Elavil, Norpramin, Luvox, Paxil, Wellbutrin and other antidepressant psychiatric drugs like M & M's. This drug use accounts for billions of dollars in pharmaceutical sales ...

 

How to talk to your kids about depression, burnout

"My one recommendation to parents ... let them talk" and if a child doesn't open up the first time, keep bringing it up but be somewhat clever ...

 

Major acne problem may raise suicide risk, study finds

Major acne problem may raise suicide risk, study finds

People receiving treatment for severe acne may be at higher risk of attempting suicide, but that is probably caused by depression linked to the ...

 

Depression gene 'fixed' in mice

Gene therapy in mice appears to be able to "correct" a gene defect strongly linked to depression in humans.

 

Depression hits 9% of adults, worst in South, CDC reports

Overall, more people in the Southeast met the criteria for depression, compared with other parts of the nation, the researchers ...

 

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