Depression
Mental health crisis spinning out of control
A global study across 204 countries found that nearly 1.2 billion people lived with a mental disorder in 2023: a surge of 95.5% since 1990, with anxiety and depression leading the increase.
Iran’s digital divide: Iranians without internet suffering from isolation, depression - study
Trump’s mental health order pushes psychedelic research into the mainstream - opinion
Study finds – women experience depression at twice the rate of men
Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses
Researchers detected significant increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety in originally healthy spouses.
UCSF study: Social media use linked to 35% spike in kids' depression
Depressive symptoms increased by 35% as kids' social media use rose from 7 to 73 minutes per day over three years.
War increases postpartum depression, PTSD in pregnant Israeli women - study
Symptoms the women reported to have experienced include war-related nightmares, feeling constantly on edge or easily startled, and disconnected.
Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults
Scientists used network analysis to show that adolescent depression symptoms fluctuate before stabilizing in adulthood.
Study finds night owls have higher risk of depression
Poor sleep quality, lower mindfulness, and alcohol consumption contribute to increased depression in those who stay up late.
Exercise as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, says Professor Scott Lear
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how exercise immediately impacts the brain by boosting mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.
Purim Shpiel: Espresso launches new coffee pod flavor for Israelis laced with SSRIs: Depresso
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
Families of deceased hostages suffer without recognition or support, report finds
Seventeen family members of varying degrees of relation were interviewed with informed consent by Dr. Einat Yehene, a rehabilitation psychologist with the Hostage Families Forum Health Division.
Hamas' long shadow will require greater investment into mental health resources - opinion
We need to learn to spot the signs of PTSD in ourselves and others and to signpost those who are struggling to the appropriate services.
New global study uncovers hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression
Nearly half of the identified genetic variations had not been previously linked to the disorder.
