Antidepressants cut cancer risk? Word from a large study out of England says yes. The study published in the British Journal of Cancer states that antidepressants known as tricyclic antidepressants were seen to quite significantly reduce the risk of brain … Read More
Depression and risk of stroke have a surprising connection. According to research released yesterday, women who are currently depressed or have a history of depression have a 29 percent increased stroke risk. Researchers at Harvard studied 81,000 women, aged 54 … Read More
Antidepressants to the rescue! An interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain can have devastating effects for the patient and for those who provide care after the stroke. The most common psychiatric complication of stroke is depression. There is … Read More
Depression impacts people worldwide, but according to a new study the wealthier, more affluent nations may be worse off emotionally. More money, more problems. Indeed, people in wealthier nations may be more prone to depression. According to a CNN report, “In face-to-face … Read More
Dementia and antidepressants have gone hand in hand in the past; with a high rate of depression among dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, it was seemingly logical to routinely prescribe antidepressants. However British researchers published a study yesterday in “The Lancet” … Read More
There are encouraging findings hidden among some depressing facts. First the bad news. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 7 percent of adults in the U.S. have depression that lasts at least a year. More than 30 … Read More
Q: I went to the doctor and was prescribed medication for depression. I’m not sure whether I want to take it. Do you have any advice? A: Most research shows psychotherapy and medication together are equally effective in treating depression … Read More
If you suffer from depression, but are tired of being on medication, you have options. Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Ontario found that patients who were at risk for relapse and used mindfulness therapy … Read More
