The Latest Breaking News from Depression

Actor says work was her ‘light’ during the difficult time

It may come as no surprise to learn many children have been affected by anxiety during the pandemic, especially while under lockdown. So what are the signs of anxiety to look for?

The 68-year-old shared the prize with two fellow economists

When Emma Field’s boyfriend started showing signs of depression, she turned to Google for answers. Here she shares the professional advice she wishes she’d known

Bernanke, University of Chicago professor Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig were recognized Monday for their research into the fallout from bank failures.

Washington (AFP) - Ben Bernanke, who shared the Nobel Economics Prize on Monday, is a scholar of the Great Depression who helped to steer the United States through another major financial crisis as Federal Reserve chief.

Throughout the pandemic, many families have struggled with fears about COVID, employment and lock-downs – all while experiencing disruption to things like school, childcare, social support services and beloved activities. It has been stressful for some, traumatic for others.

Today on World Mental Health day we look at leading-edge ideas on how psychedelic therapies might work and what these drugs do to the brain.

Its effect is fast and sustained.

Psychedelics could potentially improve mother-infant bonding during postpartum depression. But studies have not looked into it.

It’s spring 1932 and Sydney is in the grip of the Great Depression. In the narrow terrace-lined streets and back lanes of inner Sydney, there are illegal two-up games and off-course betting. Sly grog shops are open after the official pub closing time of 6pm, offering beer, spirits and drugs.…