ONE of the things I tell my students is that if you feel miserable that’s not mental illness. That’s life. We all have good days and bad days.
Tag: depression
‘Something is better than nothing’: Exercise helps ward off depression
Regardless of your age or where you live, physical activity can reduce the risk of depression later in life, according to a large analysis of scientific research.
Depression: Marriage is a mood booster for couples on lower incomes
Married couples with less than $ 60,000 (£42,254) a year in household income are less likely to suffer from sub-clinical depression, according to a US study. Tying the knot did not give the same boost to single people earning the same amount, nor to couples with more cash. More than 3,600 adults aged 24 to […]
Anxiety vs Depression: What’s the Difference and How to Deal with Them?
Mental health awareness has come a long way in the past few years. Yet whilst anxiety, depression and the like are talked about far more now than they ever were, most conversations on the subject seem to lump all mental health issues together. The truth is that despite the tone adopted by any number of […]
Coming financial crisis will be much worse than Great Depression – investor Peter Schiff
The Great Depression will pale in comparison to the next financial crisis which could soon be coming, according to investor Peter Schiff, famous for his doomsday predictions. “The bad news is, we are going to live through another Great Depression and it’s going to be very different. This will be in many ways, much much […]
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause memory loss or depression: How to check your levels
SYMPTOMS of a vitamin B12 deficiency can be serious, including disturbed vision, memory loss, depression and problems with balance. Here’s how to find out if you’re lacking in the essential vitamin.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause memory loss or depression: How to check your levels
Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in our wellbeing, keeping the nervous system and blood cells healthy, and helping to make DNA. A wide array of symptoms could signal a lack of the vitamin. According to the NHS, these include extreme tiredness, pins and needs, mouth ulcers, muscle weakness and disturbed vision. More serious symptoms […]
Recognizing transgender identities reduces depression and suicidality, study shows
The transgender community has fought for the right to use adopted names in everyday life and on social media. Now, a new study has revealed that using a transgender person’s chosen name helps to combat depression. In a report published by the University of Texas, researchers discovered that when transgender youths are allowed to use […]
Andrea Leadsom: I held tiny baby and felt helpless – we must act on postnatal depression
The Leader of the Commons and Lord President of the Council said: “I still remember holding that tiny baby in my arms and feeling completely helpless. “I have this abiding memory of snow outside and filthy windows and being in tears at the prospect of having to find a window cleaner. You know, the prospect […]
Andrea Leadsom: I held tiny baby and felt helpless – we must act on postnatal depression
ANDREA LEADSOM suffered so badly with postnatal depression she could not even bring herself of make a cup of tea.
