Depression

Exercise Reduces Depression, Even With a Family History

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An extra 35 minutes of physical activity per day lowers depression risk, even in people with a high genetic risk of the condition, a...
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Lexapro vs. Xanax

What's the difference between Lexapro and Xanax?

Lexapro (escitalopram) a...
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Can You Beat the Blues With 'Downward Dog'?

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By Rich Holmes
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- New evidence bolsters the belief that yoga can offer real and ...
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Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens

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TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Most American parents say they might have trouble distinguishing between a teen's typical mood swi...
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16 strategies and treatments to fight depression

Depression is one of the most common mood disorders in the United States. It causes persistent sadness and limits a person's ability to go about their daily activities.
However, ...
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Controversial study links pollution with bipolar, depression

A recent study has concluded that exposure to air pollution, particularly during the first 10 years of life, could play a significant role in the development of psychiatric disorders. However, not everyone is convinced by the data.
The stud...
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What are the treatments for bipolar depression?

People with bipolar disorder can experience episodes of depression. They can manage these symptoms with medication, therapy, and other treatments. Learn more here.

In depression the brain region for stress control is larger

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 322 million people worldwide were affected by depression in 2015 -- 4.4 percent of the world's population. In the search for the underlying causes of this widespread disorder, researchers have concluded that it could arise from predisposition combi...
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Brain scans could distinguish bipolar from depression

New research has found that neurons deep inside the brain could hold the key to accurately diagnosing bipolar disorder and depression.
The research team used sophisticated MRI scanning to see how the amygdala -- a set of neurons that play a key role in processing emotions -- reacts as...
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ISCRDconnect (Video): Student Mental Health Trends and Considerations

Learn from a school psychologist about national mental health trends and things to consider to ensure you're providing the needed resources for your students. ISCRDconnect is a series of video learning sessions designed to share best practices and innovative programs in the fields of special educati...
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