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Study finds women are 40% more likely to experience depression during the perimenopause

Women are 40% more likely to experience depression in the perimenopause than those who aren’t experiencing any menopausal symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. more

People who have symptoms of depression may have an increased risk of having a stroke: Study

Galway: Researchers at University of Galway have found that people with symptoms of depression were more likely to suffer an acute stroke and have a worse recovery afterwards.

Study shows exercise is more effective than medicines to manage mental health

University of South Australia researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression as a new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effectiv ...

COVID-19: Depression, anxiety soared 25 per cent in a year

New York: In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global rates of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 per cent, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.

One in three adults feel anxious, depressed due to COVID-19 pandemic: Study

Singapore: One in three adults, particularly women, younger adults, and those of lower socioeconomic status, are experiencing psychological distress related to COVID-19, researchers at Du ...

Maternal depression increases odds of depression in offspring: Study

Depression in mothers during and after pregnancy increased the odds of depression in offspring during adolescence and adulthood by 70%, according to a new study by researchers at The Univ ...

Study finds evidence that loneliness makes it harder to quit habit of smoking

New York: In a study published in the journal Addiction, University of Bristol researchers have found evidence for a causal link between prolonged experience of loneliness and smoking.

Most young people with increased suicide risk only display ‘mild to moderate’ mental distress: Study

New York:Around 70% of young people who report self-harming or suicidal thoughts are within normal or non-clinical range of mental distress.

Serious loneliness spans the adult lifespan but there is a silver lining: Study

New York, Dec 19: In recent years, public health officials have warned about a rising epidemic of loneliness, with rates of loneliness reportedly doubling over the past 50 years.

"Depression: let's talk" says WHO, as depression tops list of causes of ill health

Geneva, Apr 1 (IBNS): Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with dep ...

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