Depression
Are Depressed Daddies to Blame For Colicky Babies?
All babies cry, but parents who have a colicky baby, defined as a child between three weeks and three months old that cries for three hours a day at least three days a week, may have a hard time coping. According to a new study released in the July issue of Pediatrics, dads-to-be who are depressed throughout their partner's pregnancy may be responsible for the crying babes. It said:
Paternal depressive symptoms during pregnancy might be a risk factor for excessive infant crying.
Fights the Blues With Fish
When thinking of food as medicine, we have gotten a little reductive. By trying to find the one active ingredient that makes a food healthy, we have forgotten about the food itself. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish have been found to fight inflammation and reduce depression.
What Makes You Nervous These Days?
Americans are smiling less and worrying more than they were a year ago. Depression, cigarette sales, and sleepless nights are on the rise. But you probably didn't need this new survey from Gallup to tell you that.
Recession Depression: Men Have It Worse Than Women
According to a new survey conducted by a British nonprofit, traditional gender roles may cause men to suffer recession blues more than women. Men, for example, are told they need to be both solvent and stoic: they're traditionally the bread winners, and if they're blue, they'd better not seek mental health help — it's a sign of weakness. To make matters worse, in general, psychologists say that men feel more shame when they lose a job or a home.
Daddy Issues: Depressed Fathers Affect Kids Too
Blame the mother? Not so fast. Turns out, depression in dads can be just as bad for kids as having a mother with mental health issues.
Do Tell: How Do You Beat the Blues?
A brisk walk is my surefire way to beat a bad mood. The small dose of exercise, fresh air, and freedom from distraction always does the trick.
Looking for its own cure, BBC rounded up tips from mental health professionals on how to best beat the blues.
DrSugar Answers: What Is DHEA?
DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions.
Dear DrSugar,
My mom was very fatigued most days, having to take naps between basic activities like shopping and putting away the groceries, until she started taking a DHEA supplement. Now she has more energy and makes it through multiple activities with no naps.
Dear Poll: Are You Embarrassed About Being in Therapy?
I'm a huge advocate of therapy. If it wasn't so expensive, I'd suggest it for everyone. Having an unbiased mediator to vent your frustrations to really helps relieve some of the burden we all shoulder, yet some people shy away from talking about it.
Please Pass the Salt!
If you're a salt lover, you're in luck — New research shows that salt is good for you after all! Researchers at the University of Iowa found that salt may act as a natural antidepressant. They tested this theory on lab rats and found that those with a salt deficiency shied away from activities they usually enjoyed — a sign of depression they say.
Army Suicides Likely Surpass Combat Deaths in January
When an Army official says "This is terrifying. We do not know what's going on," there's a problem. It may be looking at the grimmest suicide statistics yet.
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