According to the recent Swedish research, depression that arises during the time of pregnancy drastically and consistently increases a woman’s chance of suicide. The study explored that the likelihood of suicide for a new mother climbs seven times in the
The purpose the study was to assess the effectiveness of digital health interventions in contrast with treatment or cure in preventing and treating postpartum depression as well as anxiety. This study was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and
A feasible and well-tolerated way of treating major depressive disorder, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been demonstrated by researchers in a pilot clinical experiment. Twenty patients participated in the research, which lasted eight weeks and featured thrice weekly 20-minute SCS
Social networking sites are becoming integral to our daily lives in this always-on, always-connected society. Every day, we take in a deluge of news and updates as we peruse limitless streams, monitoring the lives of loved ones and strangers alike.
Being a caregiver to an aging parent or spouse can cause stress, but a new study done by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin questions the idea that family caregiving can also be a risk factor for depression.
Effects of Postpartum Depression on Children Postpartum depression (PPD) is sometimes experienced by mothers after the birth of their child. It is common to experience its symptoms in the first year after childbirth. However, some women are more at risk
Health authorities express concern about the rising prevalence of social isolation among individuals. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said that there is a strong connection between feelings of loneliness and sadness. Isolation and social disconnection increase the likelihood of
According to a recent study, moderate aerobic exercise can both prevent and alleviate postpartum depression. This week’s meta-analysis, which looked at data from 26 research involving over 2,800 participants, revealed that aerobic exercise is a useful preventive and therapeutic measure
Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It can be defined as emotions that conflict with a person’s day-to-day activities, such as grief, loss, or rage. Depression vs Grief Though depression and grief share some features, depression is different from
Depression is a common but serious disorder. The American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization define depression as a mood disorder that involves intense feelings of sadness, irritability, emptiness, and hopelessness. A person loses interest in activities they once enjoyed.
