NHS racism making doctors ‘anxious and depressed’
The doctors’ union warns institutional racism harms medics’ mental health and therefore patient care. Source link
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Psychedelic frees up depressed brain, study shows
The drug found in magic mushrooms could treat depression in a unique way, researchers say. Source link
‘My name is Ben and I get depressed sometimes’
A 23-year-old man who stands at Leeds Railway Station with a sign explaining that “It’s OK to talk” said one conversation could change a life. Ben Ogden, from Skipton, said his mental health had worsened over the course of the pandemic but by speaking out he was able to move forward. The 23-year-old added there … Read more
My Spouse Is Depressed: Tips on How to Help and Cope
How do you know if your spouse is depressed, and what can you do to help? There are some healthy ways to encourage your partner to seek therapy, open up about their emotions, and work together to help them deal with depression. Signs Your Spouse Is Depressed Sudden changes in your spouse’s everyday habits or … Read more
Psychedelic therapy could ‘reset’ depressed brain
A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure. Source link
Young Americans Lonely, Depressed During Pandemic
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness, anxiety, depression and substance use have increased sharply among young American adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey shows. Over 1,000 people aged 18 to 35 took part in the online anonymous questionnaire between April 22 and May 11, 2020. Nearly half … Read more
More Using Pot When Depressed — But Does it Help?
Because the study is observational, it can’t say in which direction this association runs — if depressed people are more likely to turn to pot, or if marijuana use fuels depression. “I think it’s probably both of these things at the same time,” Aoun said. “Marijuana could be causing depressive symptoms. Also, people who … Read more