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The “cuddle ” Hormone For Depression ?? 28 Jun 2013 | 12:16 pm
People suffering from depression could in future be given a “cuddle hormone” to encourage them to reach out to others for support. Scientists believe that treating those in distress with oxytocin, a ...
Is Depression In Teens Linked To Fear Response? 17 Oct 2012 | 01:10 pm
A new study carried out by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College has given us an interesting insight into a possible reason why depression, anxiety, and stress related problems peak during adol...
Depression In Children May Be Contagious 17 Oct 2012 | 01:08 pm
We all know that kids can catch infectious childhood illnesses from each other but who would have thought that depression could be passed on? Many studies have already revealed that peer group press...
Stress Can Literally Shrink Your Brain 17 Oct 2012 | 01:07 pm
Sustained stress over a period of time can play havoc with our health, we all know that. It reduces our ability to function effectively and eventually takes its toll on the body. Stress is involved to...
Brighter Outlook For SAD Sufferers 17 Oct 2012 | 01:06 pm
Following on from a successful pilot programme carried out in Cornwall in 2008/2009, the UK Met Office may soon be offering help to those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD as it is mor...
Highlighting Tourettes Syndrome 17 Oct 2012 | 01:04 pm
Tourettes is often misunderstood by the general public. Many people associate the term Tourettes with persistent and involuntary swearing (coprolalia) whereas according to Tourettes Action (UK), only ...
WHO calling for end to mental health stigma 17 Oct 2012 | 01:03 pm
To coincide with World Mental Health Day (October 10th) The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling for an end to the stigmatisation surrounding depression and other mental health disorders and bet...
PSTD Sufferers Don’t Always Get Help They Need 10 Feb 2012 | 03:50 am
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects over 700,000 people in England alone and yet less than half will seek help for their symptoms from their doctors says Dr Jennifer Wild of the Institute of...
Brain changes in Adolescents maltreated as children 10 Feb 2012 | 03:49 am
An interesting but small study by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine and recently published in the Archives of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine has found that adolescents who experienced abuse or...
SAD Info Graphic , Seasonal affective disorder 29 Nov 2011 | 04:35 am
This infographic was commissioned by First Choice.
