Tag: mood disorders

Study identifies gene that could play key role in depression

From the University of Maryland School of Medicine press release: Globally, depression affects more than 300 million people annually. Nearly 800,000 die from suicide every year — it is the second-leading… Read more »

Survey finds half of adults with anxiety or depression report chronic pain

From the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health press release: In a survey of adults with anxiety or a mood disorder like depression or bipolar disorder, about half reported experiencing… Read more »

Probiotic use linked to improved symptoms of depression

From the McMaster University press release: Probiotics may relieve symptoms of depression, as well as help gastrointestinal upset, research from McMaster University has found. In a study published in the… Read more »

Research evaluates effectiveness of yoga in treating major depression

From the Care New England press release: When treating depression, the goal is to help individuals achieve full recovery and normal functioning. While traditional treatment such as medication or psychotherapy… Read more »