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Possible Link Between Excessive Internet Use and Depression Found
A recent study showed that people who spend more time on the Internet are also more likely to show signs of depression. Psychologists from Leeds University found some striking evidence people who develop a compulsive Internet habit can have a serious impact on mental health.In what is known as the first large-scale study in the West that looked into Internet use and depression, researchers analyzed 1,319 British participants with ages between 16 and 51. The participants were also evaluated accor…
Exercise and Depression
Exercise can actually help people recover from their depression. With depression increasingly becoming a growing problem among people today, relying always on prescription drugs for treatment would not be a good long-term solution in itself. Exercise can provide an alternative means of treatment especially for those who are suffering from mild depression. Here are some of the benefits that exercise can provide to help battle depression in people.Exercise produces endorphins in the body.Endorphin…
Vitamin B-12 and Depression
The relationship between depression and low levels of vitamin B12 is not a secret. Doctors have long known about the link between the two. Vitamin B12 and other B vitamins such as folate, are crucial to the production of certain brain chemicals that are necessary in normalizing mood and other brain functions. However, experts are still unsure whether vitamin B12 deficiency is the cause or the result of depression. One cause of vitamin B12 deficiency is poor nutrition. But poor nutrition may also…
Diabetes and Depression
Diabetics have an increased risk of developing depression. Interestingly, if you have depression, you have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is like a vicious cycle. And though the link between diabetes and depression is still unclear, doctors know for a fact that the rigidity of handling diabetes can be stressful and can lead to depression symptoms.Diabetes can cause complications and other health problems such as diabetic neuropathy that may aggravate depression symptoms. Dep…
Addictive Substances and Depression
Marijuana and Depression Some studies point out a link between marijuana and depression, specifically regular and/or heavy marijuana use. Still, experts are not unsure whether smoking weed causes depression, or if marijuana and depression simply go together, at least for some. Factors such as genes, environment, may be responsible for making a person more likely to go through depression. Inversely, factors or circumstances that trigger depression may make marijuana use more likely. Caffeine and …
Smoking Cessation Medications and Depression
Everybody knows how difficult it is to quite smoking. Having depression makes it even harder. And quitting cold turkey is almost a surefire miss. This is why most people turn to medications to help them quit smoking. However, before you head to the nearest drugstore, Dr. Gabrielle J. Melin from the MayoClinic would like to point out the warning from the Food and Drug administration about the use of this drugs. “The FDA has issued an alert regarding the use of varenicline (Chantix) and buproprion…
Self-Help for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a serious medical condition and should not be mistaken as a sign of weakness, psychosis or something equally appalling. Most moms suffering from postpartum depression tend to hide what they really think and feel – their symptoms so to speak. And that’s not right. What you should do is to be honest with yourself and the people around you. Tell them about what you really feel. This way, you and your family can seek help for your condition and work together to cure your sym…
Treatment Choices for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression or PDDD is common among women who have just given birth. Women who suffer from PDD should consult their doctor to find out their treatment options, and determine the best one for them. CounselingCounseling for you and your partner is one way to combat postpartum depression (PPD). Cognitive-behavioral therapy has been proven to be effective for milder cases of PPD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps you get back in charge of your thoughts and feelings. Another form of counse…
Being Treated for Postpartum Depression
Antidepressants and BreastfeedingOne of the most important things you should consider is whether it’s safe to take antidepressant medications when you’re breastfeeding. Usually, you can take antidepressants and also breastfeed your baby. However, if you have to choose, opt to treat your depression. Talk to your doctor and your baby’s doctor which meds should you take, and whether it’s safe for you take them and breastfeed. Antidepressants can get into breast milk, but some of them do so in very …
How to Use a Geriatric Depression Scale
We often see old age as a time of reflection and rest. It is also a time to do all the things that were side lined while pursuing careers and raising families. However, aging is not always so pleasant. Late-life events like chronic and unbearable medical illnesses, loss of loved ones, as well as the helplessness to be part of once-cherished activities can negatively affect an older adult’s emotional well-being. Depression is a common mental health problem encountered by adults age 60 and over. W…
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