Depression - Page 11

February 21, 2024

New York woman reports improved mental health after undergoing brain electrode therapy

Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. The treatment involves implanting electrodes in the brain.

February 17, 2024

Ozempic, the happy drug? Study suggests weight-loss medications could reduce depression, anxiety

For those who take Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss or diabetes, a new study suggests the GLP-1 medications could also help reduce depression and anxiety.

February 12, 2024

Virginia Gov. Youngkin prioritizes mental health policy as police are overwhelmed by cases

Virginia Republican Gov. Youngkin has introduced initiatives to changed the way psychiatric care is delivered as mental health becomes a growing priority across the country.

February 12, 2024

Presidential depression and Abraham Lincoln’s struggle with ‘melancholy’: What historians know

Ohio clinical psychotherapist and chemical and behavioral addiction specialist Dr. Chris Tuell shares his insights on former President Abraham Lincoln's history of depression.

February 10, 2024

Ketamine therapy shown effective in treating severe depression in veterans, study finds

A University of Michigan study showed the effectiveness of ketamine therapies in treating severe depression in veterans. Psychiatrist Dr. Justin Gerstner weighed risks and benefits.

February 8, 2024

‘Gender-affirming’ treatments don’t benefit youth, says pediatricians group: ‘Irreversible consequences’

A national organization of pediatricians and other health care professionals claims that “gender-affirming" therapies have not been shown to benefit adolescents with gender dysphoria.

February 7, 2024

California county votes to make loneliness a public health emergency, blaming pandemic

Loneliness has been declared a public health emergency in San Mateo County, which is located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, as voted by the board on Jan. 30.

February 5, 2024

On this day in history, February 5, 1937, FDR announces plan to pack the Supreme Court

On this day in history, Feb. 5, 1937, FDR planned to pack the Supreme Court to create support for his New Deal agenda, which sought to give government broader authority to help Americans recover post-Depression.

February 2, 2024

This woman suffered marijuana-psychosis. She says Bryn Spejcher and the man she killed were both victims

Anti-marijuana advocate Heidi Swan called out California lawmakers, the cannabis industry and the media for shielding the drug's mental health risks from the public.

February 1, 2024

Elmo goes viral with innocent tweet attracting major 'trauma dump' from social media users: 'Help us, Elmo'

Elmo has taken the internet by storm after checking in with people on "X" to see how they're doing — leading to an explosive response from users on the social media platform.