I’ve made a cup of coffee, written my to-do list and now I’m wiring up my ear to a device that will send an electrical message to my brainstem. If the testimonials are to believed, incorporating this stimulating habit into my daily routine could help to reduce stress and anxiety, curb inflammation and digestive issues,… Continue reading The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists | Health
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Half of anxiety and depression cases in new mothers in UK missed, says report | Pregnancy
Half of cases of anxiety and depression among new and expectant mothers in the UK are going undiagnosed, top midwives have warned, as they called for a boost in staff numbers to help spot more cases of mental ill health. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) said that 10% to 20% of women develop a… Continue reading Half of anxiety and depression cases in new mothers in UK missed, says report | Pregnancy
I’ve always had a support network to help me manage manic depression. Most aren’t so lucky | Eleanor de Jong
In my last column I wrote about the support the “periphery” could offer a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Many people with lived experience got in touch to thank me for the piece, some from psych wards, but also to remind me that a lot, if not most people with severe mental health issues,… Continue reading I’ve always had a support network to help me manage manic depression. Most aren’t so lucky | Eleanor de Jong
FDA set to decide on postpartum depression pill
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Simone Biles makes triumphant return to gymnastics 01:42 Wells Fargo facing new backlash over alleged fraudulent accounts 01:59 Now Playing FDA set to decide on postpartum depression pill 02:02 UP NEXT Six Mississippi officers plead guilty to torturing two men… Continue reading FDA set to decide on postpartum depression pill
First pill for postpartum depression is up for FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide by Saturday whether to approve the first-ever pill for postpartum depression. The medication, called zuranolone, is taken daily for two weeks. In a pair of clinical trials involving women who experienced severe depression after having a baby, the drug improved symptoms — such as anxiety, trouble… Continue reading First pill for postpartum depression is up for FDA approval
Tell us: what advice were you given for dealing with depression? | Depression
With one in six adults in the UK experiencing moderate to severe depression, there is a lot of (largely) well-meaning advice available, from those who have or haven’t had it themselves. From taking up exercise or mindfulness, to finding a new hobby or ways to embrace the positive, others are quick to offer ideas on… Continue reading Tell us: what advice were you given for dealing with depression? | Depression