Struggling with depression? Six habits could be making it worse.
Depression has become more common among Americans aged 12 and older. A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found rates climbed from 8.2% in 2013–2014 to 13.1% in 2021–2023, an increase of nearly 60%. Finding an effective treatment can take time. Antidepressants, for example, may need four to eight weeks to begin working, […]
Certain sleep habits may reveal a hidden type of depression
Sleep patterns may help researchers identify a possible subtype of depression tied to the body’s internal clock, according to a study of Australian adults. Among 11,380 participants with a history of depression, about 23% met the researchers’ criteria for what they termed “circadian depression.” To fit the profile, people had to report at least three […]
Terry Bradshaw speaks openly about his “demon in the night” depression in new memoir
Terry Bradshaw hopes sharing his experience with depression will help men feel less alone. The four-time Super Bowl champion and FOX Sports analyst said his memoir, “Looking for Terry,” was difficult to pitch because it focused on something other than football. He chose to write about his long-running struggles with depression, which he said he […]
Mother in Texas charged with stabbing her two young kids; husband claims he was experiencing postpartum depression, according to affidavit
In Texas, a mother, Holly Leeann Flores, 37, was taken into custody following an incident where she allegedly stabbed her husband and their two young children, ages 3 years and 10 months. This occurred early Tuesday morning, with police being alerted around 4:20 a.m. to a stabbing in progress at their residence on Daylily Drive. […]
Depression likely to develop into Tropical Storm Bertha as rainfall impacts the Southeast
Tropical Storm II is poised to develop into Tropical Storm Vata in the eastern Gulf late Monday, marking the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. This system, identified as Tropical Storm 2, is anticipated to form along the eastern Gulf Coast on Sunday, bringing several days of heavy rainfall to parts of the […]
Torres responds after Kean Jr shares that depression is the reason for his absence.
Transparency in Public Office Discussed After Congressman Takes Leave for Mental Health On Tuesday, Rep. Richie Torres (D.N.Y.) emphasized the importance of transparency regarding absenteeism among public officials, following Rep. Tom Keene Jr.’s (R-N.J.) recent admission about his absence due to depression treatment. Keene had been absent from Congress for several months prior to his […]
The true story of how the American spirit endured the Great Depression
More than five years after the Great Depression, an Indiana commentator reflected on his fellow citizens in a rather somber profile. “Who is Muncie’s ‘Forgotten Man’?” the article inquired. “I know him as well as I know my own underwear… He’s the kind of guy who takes on odd jobs when the opportunity arises… and […]
Tom Kean Jr shares how depression kept him away from Congress in heartfelt speech
Rep. Tom Keene Jr. Reveals Health Struggles and Returns to Congress Rep. Tom Keene Jr. (RN.J.) delivered a heartfelt speech on Tuesday, disclosing for the first time the health issue that kept him from the House of Representatives and caused a hiatus in his campaign for nearly four months. Keene shared that he was diagnosed […]
Definium’s stock jumps 55% following impressive results from LSD-based depression medication
Definium Therapeutics’ Stock Surge On Monday, Definium Therapeutics saw its stock price jump by 50%, reaching its highest point in over four years. This spike followed the announcement of promising results from a late-stage trial involving their experimental drug, which is based on LSD. The drug reportedly led to a significant reduction in major depression […]
The link between poor hygiene practices and a higher likelihood of depression
It can certainly feel a bit overwhelming at times. While we often consider depression as an internal struggle, it actually influences the whole body, including aspects like your dental health. Poor oral hygiene can lead to periodontal disease, which results in chronic inflammation, according to Dr. Jason Auerbach, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He pointed […]