There is still little known about what biologically may predispose individuals to depression, but researchers are getting closer to solving the mystery. As of late, scientists have discovered a biomarker that they believe may be an indicator of depression in adults. A new study conducted by Stanford University and The Rockefeller University discovered that people …
What if you found out that the medications you were taking for certain ailments were actually contributing to potential depression? This is what a new study now claims, and it’s more common than you may think. Researchers note that more than 200 common medications sold in the U.S. contain depression as a potential side effect. …
Major depression can interfere with everyday life and make it difficult to function. Now, researchers claim that they have identified 44 different genomic variants (loci) that have a statistically significant association with depression. With this information, it may be easier for doctors to spot and treat the condition in patients in the future (“Forty-four genomic …
Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of Americans, but did you know that its prevalence varies according to individual traits (“Facts and Statistics,” 2018)? This is what one new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently discovered (“Prevalence of Depression Among Adults Aged 20 and Over: United States, …
What if you were told that your acne could be causing your depression? This is what new research seems to suggest, and it could be one of the many keys behind the mental illness that is still poorly understood. Researchers decided to look at how acne could potentially fall in line with depression among both …
The holiday season is a joyous occasion for many, but not everyone is quick to get into the spirit. In fact, depression and anxiety can become prominent during this time of the year, particularly as friends and family come together. “Holidays can be a time when the things that trigger depression–grief, disputes, transitions–are in abundance,” …
What would you do if you found out a young female in your life was contemplating suicide? New research suggests that incidents of self-harm are rising among young girls and women. Recently, a letter published by the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at the rates of suicide among young adults (Mercado, Holland, Leemis, …
When the seasons change and we turn the clocks back, there is more to consider than just the shifting weather. As it turns out, the waning daylight can have an impact on our health. If you get the winter blues, you’re not alone – the condition is called Seasonal Affective Disorder, and it’s a very …
The theme of this past World Mental Health Day on October 10 was mental health in the workplace. We’ve all heard of taking a sick day for the sake of a physical ailment, such as a cold, but what about mental illness? In many cases, people are embarrassed to take a day off for the …
Editor’s note: This post has been updated and broken links removed. Please see our policy on broken hyperlinks for more. As of 2014, approximately 2.8 million adolescents in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode within a 12-month span. Although it’s widely known that teens experience depression, a new study suggests that medication may not be helping. An analysis …