Why Do People With PTSD Relive Traumatic Experiences?
People with PTSD may relive their traumatic experiences because they overgeneralize their memories, according to recent findings from a group of American researchers.
Mental Health
A Link Between Depression and Low Vitamin D
Low vitamin D has been hailed as critical to bone and muscle development, and suspected as a factor in certain diseases, now including depression. A new study from Oregon State University (OSU) found that healthy young women with vitamin D deficiency have higher incidence of clinical depression, a disabling mental disorder that cloaks a person …
More Than 500,000 Americans Denied Care for Mental Health
The scale of Americans still going untreated for mental illnesses but wanting help reached more than half a million last year despite intended protections in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a new study has found.
Mini-Strokes Linked to Onset of PTSD
People who experience a mini-stroke, often called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), have an increased risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study finds.
New Study Shows Reactivity to CO2 Could Predict PTSD Vulnerability
Results from a study at the University of Texas at Austin indicate that how a person responds to inhaling carbon dioxide (CO2) could predict how well he or she will cope with some of the stresses of combat. The study follows in the steps of prior research that examined emotional responsiveness to CO2 as a …
New Study Shows Reactivity to CO2 Could Predict PTSD Vulnerability Read More »
Insult to Injury: When Chronic Pain Causes Anxiety or Depression
We all experience aches and pains. For some of us, however, the pain doesn’t go away. Chronic pain, whether it’s caused by cancer, arthritis or another condition, changes the way you live life. It can be difficult for you to work, enjoy activities you used to love, or even get out of bed in the …
Insult to Injury: When Chronic Pain Causes Anxiety or Depression Read More »
The Link Between Depression, Dementia, and Alzheimers
Depression is common among older adults, who may experience symptoms as they enter retirement and experience other significant changes to their lifestyles. The loss of a spouse, lack of support from family and friends and the increasing physical challenges may contribute to the development of depression symptoms.
Depressed People With High Level of Fear, Anger, Worry at Greater Risk of Suicide
Major depressive disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders. Those who suffer from depression are also at an increased risk for disorders such as substance use disorder and anxiety. In addition, those with depression are also at a higher risk for suicidal ideation.
Mental Health Problems Peak in Winter, Internet Study Finds
The Internet has changed life in many ways. People can now communicate through email, social media and chat rooms, and with or without video. Online shopping is causing malls across the United States to reevaluate their strategies to compete with the convenience and price on the Internet.
Depression Is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older
Aging is the general term used to describe the physical and mental changes that occur when human beings reach and pass the middle stages of life. Some of the changes associated with this process are unavoidable; however, many of these changes stem from the effects of avoidable mental or physical health problems, not from aging …
Depression Is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older Read More »
