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Category Archives: Depression
Starting a conversation about depression, addiction or an eating disorder with a loved one. Read More
A new computer-based therapy recently trialled in New Zealand could aid in the treatment of adolescent depression. The program is based around a typical fantasy themed video game and has shown promising results. Read More
It is obvious that illegal drugs can cause problems to the user. This statement is especially true for teenagers as their brains and bodies are still developing. A new study highlights the potential adverse effects that using synthetic drugs can have on a young persons mental state. Read More
In recent years there has been a spike in heavy alcoholism among members of the military. Soldiers returning home from war are twice as likely as their civilian counterparts to have a severe drinking problem. This is not just a case … Read More
Few people are immune from the stresses of the modern world. Despite whether the stress is due to raising children, a pressure filled job or even supporting a sports team we can all come into contact with its effects. Many … Read More
Research has found that those suffering from severe depression could benefit from being prescribed Ketamine. Used by doctors for decades as an anesthetic, Ketamine has also become a popular illegal club drug. Read More
Sex addiction is still not widely discussed, nor even considered a illness, by many in the UK. While this attitude can be understood to a degree, the damage that can be caused to the sufferer and their loved ones places sex addiction alongside any of the more recognised addictions. It is time we began to take this problem seriously. Read More
Researchers claim to have found a link connecting a severe form of morning sickness experienced by expectant mothers with an increased chance that the reculting child will suffer from depression and other mental disorders later in life. The percentages are small, but significant. Judge for yourself. Read More
As previously highlighted, regular exercise can be an effective treatment for those struggling with depression. Yet a new study has highlighted that the body of a depressed individual takes longer to recover from exercise. Further study is required as to why this is the case. Read More
The study of genetcis is unearthing valuable new information at a very fast pace. New research indicates that a persons genes may also have an influence on how likely they are to suffer from serious depression. Read More
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