The Latest Breaking News from Depression

Simon Cowell opens up about impact of therapy after depression struggles: ‘It’s like a weight has lifted’

‘I just thought, “Well, that’s my character trait. I get down,”’ TV judge said

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Q&A: How can Texans deal with extreme heat?

We know you’re tired of the heat at this point. Here’s how much longer you can expect it to last and reminders on how to stay safe and cool.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 31, 2023

Justice Department Seeking to Dismiss Lawsuit over Family Separation

The mother behind the lawsuit developed facial paralysis and depression from the trauma of being separated from her son.

Texas Observer · Aug 30, 2023

Maybe It’s Not Burn Out? Maybe It’s Just A Giant Worm In Your Brain After All

Doctors in the ACT made an unsettling discovery after a patient complained of depression and forgetfulness.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 29, 2023

Finding a live brain worm is rare. 4 ways to protect yourself from more common parasites

News reports this morning describe how shocked doctors removed a live worm from a woman’s brain in a Canberra hospital last year. The woman had previously been admitted to hospital with stomach symptoms, dry cough and night sweats and months later experienced depression and forgetfulness that led to a brain…

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023

Transcranial magnetic stimulation can treat depression. Developing research suggests it could also help autism, ADHD and OCD

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before. A new therapeutic option, especially for depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, is slowly helping to address some of these considerable unmet needs in our community.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023

Medication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist explains how

There is mounting recognition in the scientific community that combining different treatment approaches for mental health conditions can create a benefit greater than the sum of its parts.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023

‘I couldn’t just ignore them’: one man’s mission to save the world’s street dogs

Having battled addiction and saved himself, Niall Harbison has become a saviour of Thailand’s street dogs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

Elle King opens up about her ‘deep depression’ during pregnancy and two-year postpartum journey

‘I didn’t even realise how intense postpartum depression is and was until I very slowly began to crawl out,’ singer writes

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

LGBTQ+ caregivers of people with dementia face unique stresses that lead to poorer physical and mental health

Caring for someone living with dementia can be a stressful experience that harms the physical and mental health of caregivers. Many caregivers experience depression and lower quality of life. LGBTQ+ caregivers face unique challenges that can magnify these strains.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023