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Diesel The Service Dog Helps Trainer Battle Depression

These images show some of the happy times shared between Diesel the service dog and his owner, Kristen.

Zenger

Depression: low serotonin may not be the cause – but antidepressants still work

A recent study found inconsistent evidence linking the neurotransmitter serotonin to depression. In an article for The Conversation, the authors of the study concluded that it is impossible to say that taking SSRI antidepressants is worthwhile. But is it safe to conclude that serotonin is not involved in depression or…

The Conversation

Derry pensioner described as an 'inspiration' opens up about his battle with depression

"It's terrible to suffer in silence and people are there to help."

Belfast Live

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How does depression work? Analysis finds it's not caused by low serotonin

Around one in seven Australian adults take antidepressants daily, but a review finds no evidence they are treating an underlying cause of depression.

ABC News

Field Trip's Phase I Clinical Study Of Psilocybin Analog FT-104 Begins Dosing In Australia

Developer and provider of psychedelic therapies Field Trip Health Ltd. has announced the first successful dosing of a Phase 1 clinical trial on it's proprietary psychedelic molecule.

Benzinga

Depression not caused by low serotonin as new study debunks chemical imbalance theory

A staggering 19.6m antidepressant drugs were prescribed between July and September 2020. But a new report has deemed them potentially ineffective as it's been found depression is not caused by a chemical imbalance as previously thought

Daily Mirror

Lockdown measures ‘increased depression and anxiety among prisoners’ – survey

Incarcerated offenders were trained in research methods to harvest information for the report by charity User Voice and academics.

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Meet The Psychedelic Advocacy Network Amplifying The Voice Of Patients Enrolled In Clinical Trials

Two patients who have participated in clinical trials with psychedelics have founded a non-profit aimed at representing the voice of the participants of psychedelic studies and advocating for the unique safety requirements of psychedelic therapy.

Benzinga

Antidepressants questioned: No ‘clear evidence’ depression caused by low serotonin levels, review says

Academics claim the chemical imbalance theory is wrongly being put forward by some professionals

Evening Standard

Tech & Science Daily: Depression may not be caused by low serotonin

Plus, the cultivated sausages grown from cells

Evening Standard

Losing a grandmother can have long-lasting mental health effects for kids and adolescents, a new study finds

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Conversation

Little evidence that chemical imbalance causes depression, UCL scientists find

Researchers question use of antidepressants, prescribed to one in six UK adults

The Guardian - UK

‘No clear evidence’ depression caused by low serotonin

A major review found that depression is not likely to be caused by a chemical imbalance

The Independent UK

Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain – new study

For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, our latest research review shows that the evidence does not support it.

The Conversation

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Wales Online

Depression not caused by chemical imbalance, say scientists

Findings cast doubt over widespread use of antidepressants

The Independent UK

No ‘clear evidence’ depression is caused by low serotonin levels

NHS figures show that the number of people in England taking antidepressants continues to rise, with 8.3m patients receiving them in 2021/22.

Manchester Evening News

Made In Chelsea's Louise Thompson makes tearful appearance in candid update after being taken to hospital

She has been open about her struggles with postnatal depression and PTSD following the birth of her son

Daily Mirror

'I'm surprised it's taken so long to show work flexibility can help depression'

A study on female workers found that improvements in job quality – particularly increased flexibility and autonomy – lead to substantial reductions in depression and anxiety

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Concussion increases chances of attempted suicide in adolescents, Pitt study finds

PITTSBURGH — Adolescents with a history of depression have a higher chance of attempting suicide if they’ve had a concussion, a new study led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers finds.

The Times of India

Goa: Rain may reduce from Monday, says IMD scientist Rahul M.

PANAJI: The IMD has forecast a slight decrease in rainfall from Monday for a few days. "By late evening on Sunday, the effects of the depression are likely to reduce," said IMD scientist Rahul M.

Tribune News Service

Jim Souhan: Is Rudy Gobert the next Herschel Walker? No, and here’s why.

MINNEAPOLIS — In early July the Timberwolves, ignoring Minnesota PTSD (Player Trades Spurring Depression), traded five players and four first-round draft picks to Utah for star center Rudy Gobert.

ABC News

The Melbourne woman offering free cleaning for people experiencing mental ill-health

An offer from a young Melbourne business owner to clean for people struggling with their mental health sees an outpouring of community support and prompts a bigger discussion about depression.

The Times of India

How Mehuli Ghosh battled depression to shoot down World Cup gold

CHENNAI: It's often easier to express your physical pain than show to the outside world how broken you are from inside. Shooter Mehuli Ghosh would vouch for that.

Daily Mirror

Louise Thompson praises fiance Ryan from hospital as he attends first therapy session

Former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson has praised her fiance Ryan Libbey for attending his first therapy session, as she continues to received treatment in hospital following her ongoing battle with postnatal depression and PTSD

Benzinga

Michael Pollan's 'How To Change Your Mind' Now On Netflix, Here Are Reactions From Experts

Michael Pollan's 2018 book “How To Change Your Mind: What the science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression, and transcendence” is available on Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX).

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