Depression News

Artificial light affects health

Exposure to too much light at night may cause depression, suggests a new study.

Suicidal thoughts vary by antidepro

Men who take the antidepressant nortriptyline (Aventyl) are nearly 10 times more likely to have suicidal thoughts than those using escitalopram (Lexapro, Cipralex).

SA police need counselling

The SA Depression Anxiety Group warned that policemen under severe stress needed counselling to prevent them from becoming "trigger-happy".

Drinking, weight, depression linked

In women under age 30, drinking to excess, overeating and depression may all be tied together, according to new research.

Depression hard on the bones

People who suffer from major depression are at risk for low bone mineral density (BMD), research hints.

Non-drinkers more depressed

While alcohol may be considered a depressant, teetotalers as well as heavy drinkers are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than moderate tipplers.

Unemployed feel traumatised

A new study finds that the recession has left many jobless workers struggling to cope with the psychological stress caused by becoming unemployed in a weak economy.

Diagnosing prolonged grief disorder

To help people vulnerable to prolonged grief disorder, researchers have developed an accurate process to diagnose the mental condition so it can be recognised and treated.

Preschool depression not a stage

Depression among preschoolers appears to be a continuous, chronic condition rather than a transient developmental stage, according to a report.

Anti-depro use doubles in US

Use of antidepressant drugs in the United States doubled between 1996 and 2005, probably because of a mix of factors, researchers reported.