The other side of postnatal depression: what about Dads?
When we think of postpartum depression (PPD), we often picture new mothers struggling with mood changes, exhaustion, and feelings of being overwhelmed. But did you know that up to 10% of…
Which exercise interventions treat depression most effectively? A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Exercise-based interventions, potentially serving as either alternative treatments for depression or alongside medication and/or therapy, are recommended by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Exercise is…
Global study pinpoints genes for depression across ethnicities
Researchers at King's College London and University of Edinburgh have identified new genetic risk factors for depression across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict…
Κατάθλιψη αξίας ενός τρισ. δολαρίων
Δώδεκα δισεκατομμύρια ημέρες εργασίας χάνονται κάθε χρόνο λόγω άδειας για κατάθλιψη και άγχος Η κατάθλιψη έχει αναδειχθεί σε μια από τις πιο σοβαρές προκλήσεις της σύγχρονης εποχής, με σημαντικό αντίκτυπο στην οικονομία…
Preconception depression in first-time Fathers is a risk factor for depression and suicidality after birth
It is understood that around 1 in 10 men experience postnatal depression (Paulson and Bazemore, 2010). Fathers’ experiences of perinatal mental health difficulties have been associated with maternal mental ill…
Digital CBT can help people with depression or anxiety and comorbid long-term medical conditions
In England, around 15.4 million people live with at least one long-term medical condition (LTCs), and nearly a third of these individuals also experience mental health issues like anxiety and…
7 tips to boost your mood when feeling depressed
Lift your spirits and start to feel better with these expert tips for improving your mindset. When you're feeling down or overwhelmingly sad, it can be difficult to find the…
The myth that antidepressants are addictive has been debunked – they are a vital tool in psychiatry
I have been prescribing antidepressants since 1991. Like most medications, they are imperfect tools: they have side-effects and don’t work for everybody. Some patients report negative effects, or that their…
Depression in Father and Child Are Linked Regardless of Genetic Relation
The classic nature vs. nurture debate in psychology centers on whether certain behavioral traits and psychopathologies are genetic (nature) or learned (nurture). Do we inherit our personalities and preferences biologically or do we adopt them based…
How Undiagnosed ADHD Triggers Depression and Anxiety
“ADHD does not happen in a vacuum, and its effects are far more impairing when the condition goes undiagnosed, untreated, or improperly treated.” Depression and anxiety disorders occur with attention…
