Tag: Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder: What You Should Know

January 5, 2023
The bright lights of the holiday season aren’t just for decoration; they can also help regulate your mood. In late fall and winter, shorter daylight hours leave many people with...

Eating Well for Mental Health

December 13, 2022
Original article posted at sutterhealth.org To boost your mental health, focus on eating plenty of fruits and vegetables along with foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon. Dark...

5 Reasons That Psychology Matters

October 20, 2022
How behavioral science contributes to making the world a better place. Posted October 17, 2022 | By: Glenn Geher Ph.D. KEY POINTS Source: geralt/Pixabay A lot has happened since I first started...

Depression Might Be Trying to Tell Us Something

August 9, 2022
Are we ready to listen? Posted August 8, 2022 | By: Justin Garson Ph.D. KEY POINTS Until recently, a central tenet of biomedical psychiatry was that depression is caused by low serotonin levels. A recent study has debunked...

A Silent Epidemic: Treatment-Resistant Depression

February 3, 2022
It’s time to rethink how depression is managed. Posted February 2, 2022 | BY: Scott Aaronson, M.D. KEY POINTS Up to one-third of depression patients do not find relief with the...

Why Some People Don’t Seek Mental Health Services

November 10, 2021
A new study points to heightened concerns about stigma and one’s reputation. Posted January 22, 2021 |  By: Lawrence T. White Ph.D. Source: StockSnap from Pixabay Many of us know someone who...

New UK Study Confirms: Alpha-Stim Improves Quality of Life By Relieving Anxiety

September 8, 2021
Researchers from the United Kingdom’s Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) and General Practice Alliance (GPA) recently conducted a study to examine whether Alpha-Stim® can be a useful tool to improve quality of...

What Are “Mental Disorders,” and Are They Increasing in Youth?

August 4, 2021
The increasing medicalization of the human condition. Posted August 2, 2021 | By: Ralph Lewis M.D. KEY POINTS Mental disorders can have fuzzy boundaries with normality, enabling rising rates of diagnosis and...

“What If the Pandemic Ends and I’m Still Anxious and Depressed?”

June 9, 2021
Follow these three principles to build back a life you love. Posted June 7, 2021 By: Seth J. Gillihan Ph.D. KEY POINTS Pandemic-related restrictions have challenged us in unprecedented ways. Many...

The Link Between Insomnia and Mental Illness

May 25, 2021
Insomnia and mental illness are both on the rise. Treatment can help. Posted May 19, 2021 | By: Jennifer Reid M.D. KEY POINTS Mental Illness and insomnia are highly interconnected, with the...