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White Men have Higher Rates of Depression, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 24, 2015 04:38 PM EDT

According to a new study, race might play a factor in one's depression risk.

Homophobia Linked to Psychological Issues, Study

By Peter R - Sep 14, 2015 03:13 PM EDT

The new research sought to examine the mental health of homophobic people only to find that those with better mental health overall tend to be less averse to the homosexual.

Pressure To Be Online All Day Linked To Poor Sleep And Depression Among Teens

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 14, 2015 09:32 AM EDT

Study shows that teenagers are forced to go online all the time, which is affecting their sleep and making them depressed.

Eating More Fish Can Lower Depression By 17%, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 13, 2015 05:17 PM EDT

Research shows that consuming more fish tends to bring down the risk of depression in patients.

Social Media Blamed For Anxiety And Poor Sleep In 'Online' Teens, Study

By Peter R - Sep 13, 2015 05:17 PM EDT

One of the study''s main findings is that teens who log on at night are more likely to suffer the negative effects the study found in most teens using social media.

Ashley Madison Hack Update: Pastor Outed by Security Breach Commits Suicide

By Cheri Cheng - Sep 09, 2015 10:40 AM EDT

John Gibson, a married pastor from New Orleans, LA, committed suicide after he was outed by the Ashley Madison security breach.

Robert F. Kennedy Assassination: 17-year-old Who Cradled RFK's Head In Final Moments Recovers From Depression

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 01, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

The then 17-year-old Juan Romero was a busboy at the Ambassador Hotel, shook hands with U.S. President Robert F. Kennedy just before he was assassinated, and held his head.

Teens Involved in Relationships Feel More Depressed and Drink More Than Their Single Peers

By Dustin Braden - Aug 18, 2015 06:09 PM EDT

A new study from the University of Denver revealed that teenagers who are romantically involved are more likely to experience psychological problems such as depression and alcohol abuse than their single peers, Daily Mail reported.

Violent Video Games Linked To Aggression, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 17, 2015 09:56 AM EDT

Research shows that there is clear evidence about violent videos tending to make children harmful, according to research.

Studying Men's Mental Health Balance

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 13, 2015 11:00 AM EDT

Men's mental health has not been examined deeply enough, but we need to build up better support systems for them.

White Bread And Pasta Could Make You Depressed

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 06, 2015 10:58 PM EDT

Research shows that highly refined carbohydrates, including white bread and pasta, can topple your mood balance.

Depression Makes Your Brain Shrink, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Jul 09, 2015 03:55 AM EDT

With MRI scans, a new study shows that people who suffer from major depression tend to exhibit shrunken hippocampuses.

Menopausal Women Taking Antidepressants Warned of Bone Fractures: Study

By Peter R - Jun 30, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

Though the study found that women taking SSRIs are at 76 percent higher risk of bone fractures, UK's NHS said that the actual risk is small.

Triggering Positive Memories Can Treat Mental Illness, Mouse Study

By Peter R - Jun 18, 2015 01:09 PM EDT

Researchers trigger positive memories in mice with optical stimulus and show how the animals bounce out of depression.

High Depression Prevalence Among Men But Most Don't Report: CDC

By Peter R - Jun 13, 2015 02:54 PM EDT

CDC's National Health Interview Survey found that 1 in 10 US men experience depression or anxiety every day but less than half seek help.

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