Tag: depression
What a Face Can Reveal About Melancholic Depression
Imagine this: you’re watching a funny movie with a group of friends. Everyone’s laughing, grinning ear to ear—except for one person. They sit quietly, expressionless, seemingly untouched by the humor lighting up the room. This is not just a bad […]
Survey Reveals Cost , Lifestyle Challenges Affecting Young Filipinos’ Health
A recent study by life insurance company, Manulife Philippines, entitled “In Wellness and In Health: Navigating the Landscape of Health, Well-being, and Financial Preparedness in the Philippines,” reveals that cost is a major barrier to healthier lifestyles for Filipinos. The […]
Problematic Smartphone Use as Hidden Driver of Anxiety and Depression in Teens – Study
Researchers at King’s College London found that teens with problematic smartphone use (PSU) were twice as likely to have anxiety and nearly three times more likely to suffer from depression compared to those without PSU. The study aimed to assess […]
World Health Day 2024: Let’s Talk about Depression
By Dr. David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, FASN – Chairman, Herbalife Nutrition Institute World Health Day on April 7th focuses on the theme “My Health, My Right.” The World Health Organization (WHO) selected this theme to advocate for universal access […]
IG’s Impact on Youth Mental Health Leads to Multiple Lawsuits Vs Meta
According to a report by Reuters, Meta Platforms, including Instagram, is facing lawsuits from multiple US states. These suits accuse the company of contributing to a youth mental health crisis by promoting addiction through its social media platforms. Attorneys general […]
Being bullied in childhood can lead to depression and other mental health issues that last till adulthood
By Mohani Niza Like a lot of young teens, the bullying Italian-born Emma (last name withheld) faced started in highschool. The young woman, who now lives in Malaysia, but grew up in the UK, had a falling out with her best […]
Depression in children? Yes it exists
By Mohani Niza When social work student Adrianna (last name withheld), now 25, was a teenager, she attempted suicide. After the attempt, in order to get better, Adrianna sought help from her school counsellor who wanted her to see a […]
Studies focus on “antidepressant” foods
While depression is common, this serious medical illness must be addressed and treated as soon as possible. The person suffering from this condition may have a lower quality of life. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects all demographic […]
Brainstem stimulation a potential treatment solution for depression
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health Houston) have found deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeted towards a specific bundle of nerves in the brainstem to be a viable therapy for treatment-resistant depression. A small […]
Novel preclinical drug appears to combat depression and impaired cognition
An experimental drug which targets and inhibits a brain signaling enzyme could potentially combat symptoms of depression, brain injury, and diseases that impair cognitive function. Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) describe a brain-permeable drug that influences […]
