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‘Magic Mushrooms’ Could Lead The Way Towards Better Depression Treatments [Study]

British scientists believe they may be able to help people suffering from depression by providing them with "magic mushrooms." The naturally grown psychedelic drug is at the center of two separate studies in which psilocybin, the active ... continue

Grieving May Soon Be Classified As Form Of Depression

Grieving the loss of a friend, family or loved one may soon be considered a form of depression. While many doctors acknowledge that grief is a very normal part of losing someone close to us, they also ... continue

Blue Monday: Today is the Most Depressing Day of the Year… Maybe

Feeling a little down today? It might have to do with the fact that today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year. The third Monday of January is generally regarded as the saddest day of ... continue

Sinead O’Connor Splits From Husband Again

Sinead O'Connor has had a bit of a wild ride the last month or two. She has gotten married, then split up two weeks later, then reconciled, then tried to commit suicide, than sought help and is ... continue

Depression and Vitamin D Levels Linked in Study

It's been said that Vitamin D and its overall repercussions for health are a bit trendy right now, but a very large study- the largest of its kind- by psychiatrists at UT Southwestern Medical Center indicates that Vitamin ... continue

Depression Can Be Alleviated By Good Works For Others, Research Discovers

Sometimes, those little positive-thinking pic posts on Facebook and Tumblr can seem a bit much, particularly when you're in a none-too-pleasant mood yourself. But new research into depression seems to indicate that while the idea of puking rainbows ... continue

Antidepressants or Other Mental Health Drugs Used By 1 in 5 Americans

Prescription drug trends have been revealed that, while perhaps sobering, may not exactly be shocking to many Americans. Use of psychiatric medications like antidepressants has skyrocketed in the past few years, with about one in five Americans reporting ... continue

Depression Linked To Increase Chance Of Stroke

An analysis of 17 different depression and stroke studies led researchers this week to propose a link between the psychological disorder and an increased risk of stroke. At this time researchers involved in the analysis are not sure ... continue

BPA Linked With Behavioral Problems in Girls

A link termed "very preliminary" has been made between exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) before birth and later behavioral problems in girls. No similar link was found between exposure to the chemical at the same "higher" ... continue

George Soros Gives Three Steps to Avoid Second Depression

The current state of the global economy points clearly to a second depression, but billionaire George Soros says that we can avoid another "great depression" if we follow three steps. According to Forbes, the economic situation in Europe ... continue

Coffee As Depression Drug? Study Shows Benefit To Women Drinkers

Stopping at Starbucks before heading into the office might actually be helping some women stave off depression. A new study has discovered that drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee per day makes a female 15% ... continue

Depression Increases Risk of Strokes [Study]

In distinctly depressing news, it's been confirmed those suffering from depression are more likely to suffer a stroke than a mentally healthy individual. Around 4% of the estimated 795,000 strokes that occur in the U.S. each year ... continue

Antidepressants and Fear: Reluctance Hampering Treatment, Docs Say

Depression will often manifest in ways that can conceal a crushing chemical imbalance in the brain as difficulty coping with life, job stress, relationship anxiety or other common life stressors- stressors which often bring on or exacerbate ... continue

38% Of Europeans Are Mentally Ill [Research Study]

A three-year, 30-country study has found that 38% of Europe's nearly 165 million citizens suffer from some type of mental illness. According to the study the main illnesses include depression, anxiety, dementia, insomnia and other mental and neurological ... continue

Oscar De La Hoya Says Drinking, Drugs, and Womanizing Nearly Led to Suicide

Oscar De La Hoya may have a "golden boy" image, but the former boxing champion admitted in a TV interview recently that he suffered from addiction, was unfaithful to his wife, and recently considered suicide. De La Hoya, ... continue

Depression Rates Higher in Wealthier Countries

Well, what do you know? You all really do have first world problems. The World Health Organization (WHO) has measured data on depression, comparing countries to determine their rates of depression diagnoses. The study spanned nearly 90,000 people ... continue

New Depression Treatment Implant Trial Given FDA Okay

St. Jude Medical got the go-ahead earlier this week to open the study of a new depression treatment from three to 20 locations in the US. St. Jude Medical has created a device called the Libra, a pacemaker-like ... continue

[Study] Pollution May Lead to Depression, Brain Damage

Pollution is known to be a significant risk factor when it comes to human health, and a new study has found that the environmental factor could increase risk of depression and brain damage. A new study out of ... continue

Link Between Smoking Cessation, Weight Gain Partially Explained

A study on the effects of drugs to treat depression accidentally yielded some insight into why those who quit smoking may put on weight during and after the quitting process. Associate research scientist at Yale, Yann Maneur, says ... continue

Casual gaming found to reduce depression, anxiety

Feeling guilty for sinking the better part of an hour into Bejeweled, Bookworm or Alchemy? A study- albeit one underwritten by PopCap- found that in a group of nearly 60 adults diagnosed with clinical depression, "significant reductions in ... continue

Gaming pegged as causative factor in childhood depression

It may seem that excessive gaming could be a symptom of depression or anxiety in children, but it turns out that the practice could actually trigger or exacerbate the issues in some kids. A study recently published in ... continue

Study says smoking cessation can improve mood

Although most smokers seem to associate a drop in happy brain chemicals and diminished ability to handle stress as part and parcel of kicking the habit, a new study indicates that improved mood may be a side ... continue