Key takeaways Depression is a persistent mood disorder marked by chronic feelings of emptiness and a loss of interest in activities. It can significantly impact daily…
For people living with anxiety, certain career paths are less likely to exacerbate stress than others. Depending on skills and preferences, these can range from being a…
Anxiety commonly causes a change in appetite. Some people with anxiety tend to overeat or consume a lot of unhealthful foods. Others, however, lose their desire to eat…
What is buspirone? Buspirone oral tablet is a generic prescription medication that’s used to treat anxiety disorders , such as generalized anxiety disorder, in adults.…
ICYMI: Student Loan Relief Now Available to Eligible Behavioral Healthcare Professionals in New Jersey Qualifying Professionals Serving NJ Communities Can Apply through…
Key takeaways Postpartum depression is a mental health condition that can affect both mothers and fathers, with symptoms including a persistent low mood, and requires…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The winter months, with their short daylight hours and holidays, can be a source of distress for some people. The North Dakota Highway Patrol…
Some people can be depressed and not know it. Although well-known symptoms such as sadness or hopelessness can be easy to recognize, other signs of depression may be…
Smiling depression describes when a person masks depression behind a smile. Someone with smiling depression looks happy on the outside when, in reality, they may be…
Depression is a potentially serious mood disorder. Herbal remedies may help reduce the symptoms, but there is little information about their long-term effects. A remedy…
Paranoia and anxiety are two separate conditions. Both can cause changes in thinking patterns. Doctors no longer use the term paranoia, referring to the illness as…
Depression is a widespread mental health condition. Pregnant women have a higher risk of depression due to increased stress, physical health changes, chemical changes in…
McLean County invested about 150,000 dollars on training from the shared sales tax fund to which Bloomington and Normal contribute, providing a big chunk of the county's…
Students, faculty and alumni from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health spent a week in Washington, D.C., presenting research, exchanging ideas and…
Stress and anxiety have similar symptoms. However, stress tends to be short term and in response to a recognizable threat. Anxiety may linger and not have an easily…
Washington state has fined health insurance giant Regence Blue Shield $550,000 for failing to demonstrate that its mental health coverage is comparable to its medical or…
Both depression and anxiety can be debilitating. Also, it is not unusual for these conditions to occur together. When this happens, it can be particularly challenging.…
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is a type of trauma therapy that involves activating bilateral stimulation of the brain—the activation…
Growing up in a challenging family environment is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality in middle age, according to a large prospective…
Cymbalta is a brand-name capsule that’s prescribed for certain conditions, such as depression. Cymbalta contains the active ingredient duloxetine and belongs to the…
Depression is more than just sadness and can be a serious and potentially life threatening illness. Even very young children can develop depression, so parents and…
Many mental health professionals consider alternative therapies such as exercise part of a comprehensive treatment program for depression. There is a growing body of…
The support of family and friends can play an important role in the treatment of mental health conditions. Ways to help a partner with depression include knowing what…
JACKSON, Miss.(VDN) —The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) released a new episode of itsHealth Talk MSpodcast on November 3. This month’s topic – mental…