Researchers and clinicians alike have been particularly concerned about the effects of maternal depression during and after pregnancy on children. But a new study suggests …
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An oasis of peace in “the 500 channel universe”: Research on mindfulness and depression
Earlier this month, the American Psychological Association issued a feature on mindfulness and depression, highlighting research that suggests mindfulness is an effective way to ameliorate …
Examining how fathers’ postpartum depression affects toddlers
Postpartum depression doesn't only affect moms, and new research shows that fathers who suffer from it have just as great an effect on their kids …
Women who have a stillbirth are more likely to experience long-term depression, study shows
Any serious loss requires grieving time, and the birth of stillborn child is no exception. However, a recent study suggests that women who have experienced …
Women with mental illness less likely to be screened for breast cancer
Previous research has shown that women are up to 40 percent more likely to experience a mental-health condition than men. Now findings published in the British …
Survey shows nearly a quarter of U.S. workers have been diagnosed with depression in their lifetime
Depression is a major contributor to absenteeism, reduced productivity and disability among adults in the United States. Now results from a survey examining the societal …
Girls at high risk for developing depression show signs of stress and premature aging
As we age and our cells divide, caps at the ends of our chromosomes called telomeres shorten. When a telomere grows too short, it will …
Depressed? Allergies may make it worse
In a University of Maryland study, diagnosed depression tended to worsen when people had observable allergy symptoms or when their blood showed signs of an immune reaction to pollen.
In a University of Maryland study, diagnosed depression tended to worsen when people had observable allergy symptoms or when their blood showed signs of an immune reaction to pollen.