The Latest Breaking News from Depression

‘Is there any value in writing a story in a time of chaos?’: novelist Elif Shafak on her creative crisis

The Turkish writer talks about her nomadic childhood, being targeted by the Turkish government and overcoming depression to write her latest novel

The Guardian - UK · 11h ago

Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s brain development – new research

Treating pregnant women’s depression with a short course of talk therapy doesn’t just improve their health – it can also shape how their babies’ brains develop before birth. That’s the finding of a new study we co-authored, published in the journal Nature Communications.

The Conversation · Oct 16

About One in Three OB-GYN Interns May Develop Depression in First Year, and Only a Third Seek Help

About one in three first-year OB-GYN residents may develop depression, and only a third of them sought help, a study of more than 1,270 interns found.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

France’s student uprising and young people’s mental health – what are the common causes?

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The Conversation · Oct 15

George W Brown obituary

Acclaimed medical sociologist who established the importance of social and environmental factors in mental illness

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

One in Six U.S. Adolescents Report Moderate to Severe Anxiety Symptoms, and Many Went Without Mental Health Care

About 1 in 6 U.S. adolescents report moderate to severe anxiety, often with depression, a JAMA Pediatrics study finds. Warning signs and help.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

The simple exercises shown to improve mood during menopause

A new study found that women’s bodies face ‘cliff-like’ biological changes when they have their last period

The Independent UK · Oct 13

‘Lazy, weak, bewitched’ – how stigma stops Uganda’s children from getting help, and what schools can do about it

“Me who is a poor person, do I have the luxury to have depression? No, it is only you who is rich that has the luxury to have depression.”

The Conversation · Oct 12

Premier League urged to back football on prescription to tackle depression and mental health

Participants under the trial received complimentary match tickets and are met by regular fans prior to the kick-off

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Prince Harry Reportedly Earned Up To $100,000 For Grief MasterClass After Depression Revelation

Prince Harry described experiencing depression for about two weeks after moving to Canada, while a source confirmed he was paid for a MasterClass session without disclosing the amount.

International Business Times UK · Oct 10