The winter blues are different from other kinds of depression, and a strong social network might help those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
The winter blues are different from other kinds of depression, and a strong social network might help those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder have many symptoms in common. Both can involve a loss of interest in activities, poor concentration, disturbance in appetite and sleep, and suicidal thinking. However, there are several distinctions. The most obvious is that S.A.D. comes and goes with the changing of the seasons. While S.A.D. has been known to [...]
Psychologists talk about the winter blues and how to cope with seasonal depression.
How media use affects the psychological adjustment of teens.
A Mediterranean diet may be protective against some kinds of mental illness, according to a study in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Teens with other mental health concerns may be more likely to develop an Internet addiction, according to a study in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
Psychologists talk about the effects of maternal depression, myths about Viagra, and homework.
What are the emotional effects on grandparents when they lose contact with their grandkids? Research indicates that there is reason for concern and optimism.
Researchers followed mothers and their children for 15 years to investigate the potential impact of maternal depression on teenage adjustment. What they found was almost as surprising as what they didn’t find.
Doctors Brian and Giuseppe talk about three recent stories from the familyanatomy.com website, including:
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