The Latest Breaking News from Depression

Healthy lifestyle factors, such as moderate alcohol, healthy diet, physical activity, sleep, social connection, and avoiding smoking/sedentary behaviour, reduce risk of depression. Researchers studied 290k people, 13k of whom had depression, over 9 years. Sleep (7-9 hrs/night) reduced risk of depression by 22%, social connection by 18%, alcohol by 11%,…

In the U.S., anxiety disorders affect about one-third of the population. So it’s no surprise that a good number of artists and writers also suffer from anxiety and depression.

As insurers reject coverage amid soaring anxiety and depression, a bill to help children and teens is quietly killed.

“The numbers speak for themselves. Smoking does cause mental illness. 

Light drinking, a healthy diet, regular physical exercise were some lifestyle changes that could help reduce depression. 

The woman’s mom is afraid another childbirth will mean another round of severe postpartum depression.

'When 75% of working people report having low-to-moderate energy levels on average throughout the day, society itself suffers.'

Data shows that a good night’s sleep – between seven and nine hours a night – reduces the risk of depression by 22%

The study found the benefits of having a hobby were relatively universal, with only small differences between countries.