A new study shows that bullying can have long-term and devastating effects on people. Specifically, it suggests that 30-percent of depression cases among adults can be linked to childhood bullying. The study, which was carried out by English researchers, involved an examination of data collected through the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. More […]
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A new study reveals that depression may increase the risk of death among heart failure patients. The study, which was led by John Cleland, a professor of cardiology at Imperial College London, focused on patients dealing with significant heart problems. Just over 100 patients reported not being depressed, while another 27 were dealing with mild […]
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A new report finds that roughly one in every 12 Americans over the age of 12 are currently suffering from depression. The report, which was produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that only one in three people with severe depression have sought out treatment for the condition during the […]
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A new study shows that women bosses struggle with depression more than their male counterparts. The study, which was recently published in the Journal of Health and Social Behaviour, examined just under 3,000 middle-aged women and men. The University of Texas at Austin study involved interviews with 1,300 men and 1,500 women, all of them […]
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Depression that strikes during middle age is actually quite common worldwide. The trouble is that the symptoms of midlife depression often overlap and coincide with common mid-life transitions and changes—such as hormone and vitamin deficiencies, retirement, “empty nest” syndrome and more. We look into 10 surprising ways that depression can occur in mid-life.
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A new blood test may make it easier for physicians to detect the signs of depression in adults. It’s hoped the test could help medical professionals identify people who may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy and measure the results of such treatment. The test reportedly examines the levels of nine genetic indicators, or RNA markers, […]
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