Depression
When tension with Iran feels like a weather forecast, depression isn’t surprising
From an evolutionary perspective, the human brain was not designed to live under extreme stress for long periods of time – and when it does, it pays a price.
Sexual minority Israelis report higher depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, study finds
Israel must confront the growing economic toll of depression - opinion
Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma - study
How does regret affect your ability to cope with stress? - study
The brain’s sensitivity to different types of regret may impact mood disorders like depression.
Loneliness associated with double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
A growing body of evidence links an individual's risk of developing T2D with psychological stress.
Water crisis in Michigan linked to psychiatric disorders - study
During the nearly three years that Flint's drinking water contained lead, tens of thousands of children and adults developed high blood-lead levels.
Nearly one in 10 in the US reports having depression - study
In 2020, 9% of Americans surveyed had experienced a major depressive episode within the past year. Depression rates were highest in adults aged 18-25 (17%).
Are Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg to blame for students' depression?
An Israeli-led academic study revealed new evidence of the social media platform Facebook’s negative impact on the mental health of college students.
Jumping gene found to be strongly linked to depression, fear and anxiety - study
The experiment's results demonstrated that the TOP gene plays an important role in coping with stress.
How can monkeypox affect your brain? New study explains
In addition to a blistering rash and flu-like symptoms, the monkeypox virus could wreak havoc on your brain, new research reveals.
Can cold showers help with weight loss?
Dr. Zach Turner claims that cold showers have many health benefits, from reducing stress to boosting the immune system. Will they also help you lose weight and make the gym redundant?
Why does silencing your phone lead to more anxiety, not less? - study
People are glued to their phones and are constantly receiving notifications. So, some put their phones on silent. Does it really help calm down and lessen anxiety? New research says no.
Trauma and stress, not chemical imbalance, likely cause of depression - study
Surveys have found that 80% or more of the general public believe depression is caused by a "chemical imbalance."
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