Tag: mood disorders

Study links lack of nutrients and metabolic syndrome to different subtypes of depression

From the University of Eastern Finland press release via EurekAlert!: A low intake of folate and vitamin B12 increases the risk of melancholic depressive symptoms, according to a study among… Read more »

Study suggests no connection between full moon and increase in incidence of psychological problems

From the Université Laval press release via EurekAlert!: Contrary to popular belief, there is no connection between lunar phases and the incidence of psychological problems. This is the conclusion reached… Read more »

Study links low levels of omega-3 to risk of postpartum depression

From the Université de Montréal press release via ScienceDaily: Low levels of omega-3 may be behind postpartum depression, according to a review lead by Gabriel Shapiro of the University of… Read more »

Study suggests gender stereotypes influence public perceptions of depressed people

From the Public Library of Science press release via EurekAlert!: The ability to correctly identify signs of depression depends on the gender of both the identifier and the person with… Read more »

Study suggests exposure to light at night may cause depression, learning issues

From the Johns Hopkins University press release via EurekAlert!: For most of history, humans rose with the sun and slept when it set. Enter Thomas Edison, and with a flick… Read more »

Study links uncertainty about post-stroke health outcomes to depression in male survivors

From the Elsevier Health Sciences press release via EurekAlert!: Post-stroke depression is a major issue affecting approximately 33% of stroke survivors. A new study published in the current issue of… Read more »