depression

Immediate access to gender-affirming hormone therapy eases distress, depression, suicidal thoughts for transgender adults, research findings | Cnn

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Cnn Timely access to hormone therapy may be a key tool in improving the mental health of transgender people, according to new research. In the research, which was presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting on Sunday, a team of scientists from the University of Melbourne found that shortening the waiting period for gender-affirming testosterone … Read more

Depression: Birth control pills may increase risk by 130%

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Share on PinterestBirth control pills can also affect mental health. Amanda Lawrence/Stocksy Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses and can have several debilitating symptoms. Researchers are still learning which factors contribute to depression risk. A recent study found that oral contraceptives may increase the risk of depression among adolescent and adult women, … Read more

Probiotics an effective addition to antidepressants for DCS

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When used as an adjunctive treatment, probiotic supplements reduce symptoms in patients with major depression, the results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial suggest. At the end of the 8-week pilot study, participants who had an incomplete response to antidepressants before taking the probiotics scored better on measures of anxiety and depression than placebo. “This was … Read more

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression: CDC report

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Mental health From Brooke Steinberg June 16, 2023 | 10:02 Well that’s depressing. A new report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States have been diagnosed with depression, and prevalence varies depending on where they live. In 2020, 18.4% of US … Read more

CDC: A snapshot of Long Island, the nation’s depression period

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The number of Long Island residents diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives hovered between 10% and nearly 20% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new CDC study. analyze the data of 2020. Young people nationwide were diagnosed at the highest levels, according to the study. By 2020, … Read more

Reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety and depression in young adults

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AMES, Iowa —Social media, like so many other things in life, is best enjoyed in moderation. That’s the main finding of a team from Iowa State University, which focused on young adults and their mental health. When a group of college students limited their social media use to just 30 minutes a day, the participants … Read more

After his wife’s suicide, the Norton man tries to raise awareness of postpartum depression

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NORTON In the blizzard of problems and medical appointments during pregnancy, Tyler Sutton says mental health and postpartum depression aren’t on the list. They should be, says Sutton, whose wife of 36 years Ariana took her own life on May 31 amid the murky depths of postpartum depression. It had been nine days since their … Read more