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
Poetry can help people cope with loneliness, isolation, depression
A full 50% of respondents said poetry had helped with feelings of anxiety and depression.
Gov't reallocates funds from mental health org. to haredi groups
ERAN’s budget ‘cut significantly’ by Health Ministry even though the number of pleas for emotional first aid is skyrocketing.
Playing tetris may prevent post-partum PTSD - study
Who would have dreamed that playing Tetris for fifteen minutes can prevent psychological trauma in mothers after a difficult birth?
What postpartum depression medications can you take while breastfeeding?
Discover safe medications for breastfeeding women dealing with postpartum depression. Don't let fear hold you back from seeking help.
Party drug proves effective for stubborn depression unresponsive to meds
Ketamine is now proving its efficacy in treating stubborn depression cases unresponsive to medication.
Do depression and anxiety raise your risk of cancer? New study says no
Scientists have long thought that depression and anxiety can lead to a higher risk of cancer. A new study shows that this may not be the case.
US FDA approves new pill for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression severely affects a woman's ability to return to normal functioning, while also potentially affecting the mother's relationship with her child.
Study of single cells in the brain show genetics may be involved in PTSD, MDD
The results could lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms behind these serious disorders and point to new treatment strategies.
UK probing Novo's Ozempic, weight-loss drug Saxenda over suicidal, self-harming thoughts
Between 2020 and July 6 this year, the MHRA received five reports of suspected adverse drug reactions involving semaglutide associated with "suicidal and self-injurious behavior."
New study reveals link between depression, reduced microglial brain cells
As current treatments prove ineffective for up to 30% of patients, the need for deeper insights into depression's underlying mechanisms becomes increasingly urgent.
