Home > Medical > Depression > News News All sections in Depression » About Depression » Antidepressants » Anxiety Disorders » Care » Depression in... » FAQs » Health Tips » Living with Depression » Medico-legal Aspects » Depression News » Post-natal Depression » Psychotherapy » Real-life Story » Suicide » Support Groups Find breaking news about depression here. Read the latest news on depression symptoms and find the most recent medical research on depression treatment. Could media reports on celeb suicides trigger copycats? 'Suicide needs to be reported on as a public health issue every single time, rather than a story focused on the celebrity's death and the method of that death.' How can exercise help prevent depression - even for those at high risk? Investigators found that higher levels of physical activity helped protect even those with the highest genetic risk for depression. Is your teen glued to their smartphone? If so, they may be at risk for depression A new study has revealed that younger people who are addicted to their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness. What works best to treat depression? The findings of a new study support guidelines saying that antidepressants and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are both 'reasonable' choices as an initial therapy. OPINION: World Mental Health day: 40 seconds of action This year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, the global community comes together to focus on suicide prevention. Can you beat the blues with 'downward dog'? According to a psychiatrist and yoga instructor, yoga can be an attractive option to people with depression who wish to boost their efforts to combat symptoms. What are the top health conditions affecting millennials? Times have changed, and the younger generation are no longer living like their parents and grandparents did. The question is, how does this affect their health? Are you lonely? Your tweets offer important clues, experts say Researchers found that lonely Twitter users tweeted more than others and that their language showed more anger, depression and anxiety than that of other users. Could eating healthier be a natural antidepressant? According to a small study of young adults with poor diets and moderate-to-high symptoms of depression - those who made healthier food choices reported less anxiety and much better moods within a matter of weeks. OPINION: It's October, and 'hope springs eternal' Without good mental health, South Africa cannot be a successfully functioning nation. load more
Could media reports on celeb suicides trigger copycats? 'Suicide needs to be reported on as a public health issue every single time, rather than a story focused on the celebrity's death and the method of that death.'
How can exercise help prevent depression - even for those at high risk? Investigators found that higher levels of physical activity helped protect even those with the highest genetic risk for depression.
Is your teen glued to their smartphone? If so, they may be at risk for depression A new study has revealed that younger people who are addicted to their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness.
What works best to treat depression? The findings of a new study support guidelines saying that antidepressants and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are both 'reasonable' choices as an initial therapy.
OPINION: World Mental Health day: 40 seconds of action This year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, the global community comes together to focus on suicide prevention.
Can you beat the blues with 'downward dog'? According to a psychiatrist and yoga instructor, yoga can be an attractive option to people with depression who wish to boost their efforts to combat symptoms.
What are the top health conditions affecting millennials? Times have changed, and the younger generation are no longer living like their parents and grandparents did. The question is, how does this affect their health?
Are you lonely? Your tweets offer important clues, experts say Researchers found that lonely Twitter users tweeted more than others and that their language showed more anger, depression and anxiety than that of other users.
Could eating healthier be a natural antidepressant? According to a small study of young adults with poor diets and moderate-to-high symptoms of depression - those who made healthier food choices reported less anxiety and much better moods within a matter of weeks.
OPINION: It's October, and 'hope springs eternal' Without good mental health, South Africa cannot be a successfully functioning nation.