Depression Articles

Depression and Magnifying Symptoms

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Emerging research suggests people who feel depressed often claim more physical symptoms than they actually experience. The ...

Depressed Pregnant Women at Risk for Flu

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
A timely new study suggests pregnant women with significant symptoms of depression often react to the seasonal flu vaccine more than ...

Matching Medications to Genes

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Why does one type of antidepressant work so well for some but is ineffective for others? How can ...

Music as IQ Booster

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
A leading researcher is advocating use of music in neuropsychological therapy to improve language skills, memory, or mood. In an online publication ...

Child-rearing Improves Married Happiness

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Although having children to rekindle a shaky marriage often has disastrous results, a new study finds that rearing kids makes married people happier. A ...

Understanding How Antidepressant Meds Work

Monday, October 26th, 2009
A new research effort may overturn some traditional beliefs on depression. Scientists from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of ...

Long-Term Use of Antidepressants On the Rise

Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Officials in the United Kingdom (UK) report a large surge in ...

Mental Disorders Associated with Urinary Tract Disorders

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
A new study finds an association between depression, anxiety disorders, sexual trauma and ...

Women Recognize Emotions Better

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Researchers have finally proved that women have superior skills when it comes to distinguishing emotions. Université de Montréal scientists determined ...

Baby Boomers Maybe Not Narcissistic

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Although the popular inclination is to portray baby boomers as whiners, complainers and narcissists, a new study suggests the ...